The Dallas Mavericks (17-16) will try to extend their winning streak Wednesday when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder (14-20) at American Airlines Center. Tip-off will be at 8:30 p.m. ET as these two Western Conference teams try to stay alive in the postseason hunt. Below, we analyze the Thunder-Mavericks odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.
Thunder at Mavericks: Odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Thunder +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Mavericks -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Thunder +4.5 (-110) | Mavericks -4.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 223.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Thunder at Mavericks: Key injuries
Thunder
- PG George Hill (thumb) out
- SG Hamidou Diallo (groin) out
Mavericks
- PG Luka Doncic (back) questionable
- C Willie Cauley-Stein (thumb) questionable
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Thunder at Mavericks: Odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Mavericks 111, Thunder 108
Money line (ML)
The Mavericks have been playing well of late, winning eight of their last 10 games. There are question marks for Doncic and Cauley-Stein due to injuries, but even without those two, Dallas looks primed to win at home against the Thunder; the Mavs are 7-1 as favorites in their last 10 games.
Bet the MAVERICKS (-190) to win outright, though you might be better off waiting closer to tip-off to find out if Doncic will be available.
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Against the spread (ATS)
The possible absence of Doncic is something to consider here because Dallas is a different team when he’s not on the floor.
The Thunder are 18-15-1 ATS this season and 5-5 in their last 10 games. PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will continue to play well against Dallas’ defense and help the THUNDER +4.5 (-110) cover the spread.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total has gone Under in four of the Mavericks’ last five games and in seven of the Thunder’s last 10. Wednesday’s total is actually on the lower side compared to recent Mavericks games.
That’s likely because of the uncertainty surrounding Doncic, who could be limited even if he does play. Either way, I like the UNDER 223.5 (-110).
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Also see:
- Hamidou Diallo to miss remainder of games before All-Star break (Thunder Wire)
- ESPN’s Bobby Marks reviews Thunder’s trade possibilities at deadline (Thunder Wire)
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