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The Mavericks and Thunder enter game three of their first-round series deadlocked at one game each. Saturday’s game will go off at 3:30 p.m. at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. The game will air on ABC, and the Mavericks are 2.5 point favorites. The over/under is 218.5 points, while the money line odds are -142 for the Mavericks and +119 for the Thunder.

The Mavericks won the most recent game in this series, 119-110. They were 5-point underdogs going into the game but covered the spread. The game also exceeded the over/under mark of 217 points by 12 points. Dallas led by ten heading into the fourth quarter and restricted the Thunder to only 21 points.

The Mavericks’ Luka Doncic and P.J. Washington each scored 29 points, with Doncic adding 10 rebounds and seven assists. Washington got 11 rebounds and nailed seven three-pointers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a huge game for the Thunder, scoring 33 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists. The Thunder made only 10 three-pointers and shot 33.3% from the three-point line.

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Thunder vs Mavericks Betting Prediction

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• The Thunder come to Dallas with a record of 57-25.
• So far, the Thunder have scored an average of 120.1 points per game.
• The Thunder are aiming to rebound from their loss to the Mavericks.
• The Mavericks are 50-32 as they prepare to face the Thunder.
• Dallas’ defense allows 114.6 points per game.
• The Mavericks defeated the Thunder 119-110.

Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Prediction

First, we have the Thunder vs Mavericks Betting prediction for Oklahoma City.

Today, the Thunder will attempt to avenge their most recent loss against the Mavericks. The Thunder were 5 point favorites in that game, but they lost 119-110. The over/under for that game was 217 points.

Oklahoma City has a 51-37 ATS record this season, including a 22-21 away record. They’ve covered the spread in their last two road games and have an average road scoring difference of +2.5 points.

As the underdog, the Thunder are 10-11 straight up and 12-9 ATS. Today, they are getting 2.5 points and are 3-3 on the over/under as the underdog, with an average score differential of -1.3 points per game.

This season, the Thunder had an O/U record of 46-41-1, with an average over/under of 231 points. In their games, the average combined scoring total is 230.8 points, which is higher than the current line of 218.5.

Oklahoma City finished the regular season with a 57-25 record, the best in the Western Conference. In non-conference games, they were 21-9 and 36-16 versus Western Conference opponents.

Oklahoma City enters the contest as the NBA’s best three-point shooting team, shooting 38% for the season. Overall, they have made 49% of their field goal attempts, which is the league’s second highest percentage. The Thunder average 120.1 points per game this season, ranking third in the league.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has averaged 28.6 points per game in his last five games, with a field goal percentage of 48.5%. This has occurred while averaging 7.8 rebounds per game. For the season, he averages 30.1 points, 6.2 assists, and 5.5 rebounds. In his previous five games, Jalen Williams has averaged 20.8 points per game and made 45.5% of his three-point attempts.

So far this season, the Thunder have been one of the league’s finest defensive teams, ranking 10th in points allowed per game with 111.5. They have been extremely difficult inside, ranking second in two-point shooting percentage allowed (51.7%). They’ve also been great at forcing turnovers, leading the league in steals per game with 8.5.

The Thunder have improved their defensive performance in the last five games, allowing only 96 points per game. During that time, they have been particularly effective at guarding the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot only 32.3% from beyond the arc.

Opponents have scored less than their season average in 63.4% of games against the Thunder. However, they have allowed more three-pointers than their season average in 58.5% of games.

Dallas Mavericks Betting Prediction

Now, we have the Thunder vs Mavericks Betting prediction for Dallas.

The Mavericks have scored an average of 231.5 points per game this season. Today’s over/under is 218.5, which is less than their season average of 233 points per game.

Dallas has an O/U record of 41-49 this season, with 81 games having greater over/under lines than today’s line. In their most recent game versus the Thunder, the teams combined for 229 points, which exceeded the over/under of 217.

The Mavericks have been favored in 56 of their 82 games this season, going 41-15. As the favorite, they are 36-20 against the spread and have covered the spread in their last two games.

The Mavericks are fifth in the Western Conference, with a 50-32 record. They won their last game against the Thunder 119-110. In the Western Conference, they are 31-21, compared to 19-11 versus non-league opponents.

Dallas is the eighth-best scoring club this season, averaging 117.9 points per game. They have performed even better at home, averaging 118 points per game. This season, the Mavericks are third in three-point attempts and makes, averaging 14.6 threes per game. However, their team’s three-point shooting percentage is merely 36%, ranking 14th in the league.

In his last five games, Luka Doncic has averaged 28 points, 9.8 assists, and 8 rebounds. However, his three-point shooting percentage in those games was only 23.3%. He has made 38.2% of his three-point attempts this season. Kyrie Irving is averaging 22.6 points per game on 50% shooting during his last five games, and 25.6 points for the season.

The Dallas Mavericks’ defense has been average this season, allowing 114.6 points per game, which ranks 18th in the NBA. At home, they’ve done marginally better, allowing 114.2 points per game.

Over the previous five games, the Mavericks have been even stronger on defense, allowing only 107.4 points per game, ranking 10th in the league.

One area where opponents have had success against the Mavericks is beyond the arc, with teams shooting 36.8% from three-point range, ranking 18th in the NBA. Overall, opponents have attempted more threes than their season average in 62.2% of Dallas games.

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