Oklahoma City is gearing up for its longest road trip of the season in what has been a difficult stretch for the Thunder. The Thunder, who are 2-8 in its last 10 and 6-14 on the road, will face a Dallas team jostling for playoff positioning that has won four consecutive home games. Even worse for Oklahoma City is the Mavericks seem to have found themselves winning eight of their past ten games.
Thunder at Mavericks Stats
Looking at the Thunder stats
The Thunder are near the bottom of the league in nearly every offensive category. Oklahoma City ranks 30th in the league in points per game, 30th in 3-point percentage, and 29th in field goal percentage. The Thunder have been shooting slightly better recently, knocking down 42.5 percent of its shots in the past ten games, which is a percentage higher than its usual 41.8 percent average.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been a strong all-around player for Oklahoma City. He leads the team with 22.4 points per game but also contributes 5.4 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game. Lu Dort (16.6 points per game) and Josh Giddey (11.5) also average in double figures for the Thunder.
Looking at the Mavericks stats
The Mavericks’ recent surge of success has vaulted the Mavericks into fifth place in the Western Conference. Any conversation about Dallas has to begin with Luka Doncic, who leads the team by averaging 24.7 points, 8.7 assists, and 8.5 rebounds per game. Tim Haradway Jr. has also emerged as another threat for the Mavericks, contributing 2.5 3-pointers and 14.6 points per game.
Jalen Brunson has also come on strong for the Mavericks. Brunson has shot 54.4 percent and contributed 16.8 points per game over the past 10 for Dallas. The Mavericks, though, have been successful this season because of their defense. Dallas limits its opponents to 102.7 points per game, which is third best in the league.
The Mavericks’ defense also limits their opponents to 45.4 percent shooting from the field and 34.4 percent from the 3-point line, which ranks 16 and 11th, respectively.
Betting Trends for Oklahoma City at Dallas
- Oklahoma City is 27-14-1 against the spread.
- The Thunder have seen the total go under in 18 of their 42 games.
- Dallas is 23-20 against the spread.
- The over has gone 13-29-1 in the Mavericks’ games this season.
- Dallas is 13-6 against the spread following a loss.
- Oklahoma City is 13-7 as a road underdog.
Who to Bet Thunder at Mavericks
The Thunder haven’t had an easy time scoring. A matchup with defensive-minded Dallas at the start of what will be Oklahoma City’s longest road trip of the year won’t be an easy first challenge. Top sportsbooks have the Mavericks as a 10.5-point favorite.
While Dallas is only 7-6 as a home favorite, Doncic and company have been playing a strong brand of basketball since they returned their players from health and safety protocols. The Mavericks are also hoping to continue their momentum up the playoff standings.
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