The Oklahoma City Thunder play the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet.
This will be the second matchup of the season between the squads. Last time, OKC collected a rare win at Dallas on Oct. 27.
The Thunder (21-1) have won 13 in a row. They avoided a meltdown in their 124-112 win over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had an efficient 38 points to close it out.
Meanwhile, the Mavericks (8-15) have won three in a row. They enjoyed a 118-108 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Cooper Flagg continues to stack up good performances with an efficient 22 points.
The lines, courtesy of BetMGMPoint spread: Thunder -14.5Money line: Mavericks +775 / Thunder -1400Over-under: 227.5Mavericks vs. Thunder injury updates
Thunder: Lu Dort (adductor strain) is out. Isaiah Hartenstein (soleus strain) is out. Alex Caruso (quad soreness) is out. Nikola Topic (testicular surgery) is out. Thomas Sorber (torn ACL) is out. Branden Carlson (nasal fracture) is available. Brooks Barnhizer (G League two-way) is probable. Chris Youngblood (G League two-way) is probable.
Mavericks: Cooper Flagg (thumb splint) is available. Kyrie Irving (torn ACL) is out. Dereck Lively II (foot injury management) is out. PJ Washington (ankle sprain) is questionable. Daniel Gafford (ankle injury management) is questionable. Dante Exum (knee injury management) is out.
Probable starting lineups
Oklahoma City Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderAjay MitchellCason WallaceJalen WilliamsChet Holmgren
Dallas Mavericks
Ryan NembhardMax ChristieCooper FlaggNaji MarshallAnthony DavisAdvice and prediction
Both teams have found a groove recently. The Mavericks have played better after abandoning Flagg as the point guard. Plus, Davis being healthy has been a huge boost. Meanwhile, the Thunder have been the NBA’s best team. That said, Dallas’s size could pose problems for OKC as it’s without Hartenstein. That should even some things out with the talent gap. Expect a low-scoring affair as the Thunder struggle to win the possession battle due to a lack of size. But Gilgeous-Alexander should have another crunch-time masterpiece as he puts the Mavericks away in a close win.
Prediction: Thunder 102, Mavericks 97
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