The second game action for the TNT NBA doubleheader is a good one between two contenders. The Oklahoma City Thunder are in the fight for the top spot in the Western Conference playoff race. The Thunder have been one of the most profitable Betting on NBA teams in the past few weeks. In like manner, the Dallas Mavericks are showing improved value too. Also, the Mavericks will boast the best player on the floor, Luka Doncic. Dallas remains a team that must tighten up defensively. While Oklahoma City has a prolific offense that can take advantage.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, March 14, 2023, 10 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK |
| TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Mavericks | +10½ -110 | 236 -110 | +395 |  |
| Thunder | -10½ -110 | 236 -110 | -540 | |
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Dallas Mavericks Team Overview
The Dallas Mavericks are 36-28 straight up, 34-30 against the spread, and 32-32 over/under the sports betting total. Late on, Dallas has covered four out of their last seven games. While the Mavericks have gone over the total in five of its previous seven matchups. Concurrently, Dallas is eighth in the Western Conference playoff standings. Dallas is 8.5 games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference playoff race.
Dallas has NBA metrics of 6th for scoring offense, 12th for field goal percentage, 12th for 3-point field goal percentage, 26th for free throw percentage, and 23rd for offensive rebounding.
In comparison on defense, the Mavericks have NBA metrics of 24th for scoring defense, 20th for field goal percentage permitted, 19th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 267th for defensive rebounding.
First among Dallas scorers is PG Luka Doncic, with 34.7 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 9.8 assists per game. PG Kyrie Irving averages 25.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game. And then SF Tim Hardaway Jr brings 16.2 points per game.
Oklahoma City Thunder Team Overview
The Oklahoma City Thunder are 44-19 straight up, 38-25 against the spread, and 36-26-1 over/under the total. Late on, Oklahoma City has covered one x out of their last five games. At the same time, the Thunder have gone under the total in four of its previous six matchups. Concurrently, Oklahoma City is 1st in the Western Conference playoff standings. Minnesota and Denver are 0.5 games behind the Thunder in the Western Conference playoff race.
Oklahoma City has NBA metrics of 3rd for scoring offense, 2nd for field goal percentage, 1st for 3-point field goal percentage, 1st for free throw percentage, and 27th for offensive rebounding.
In comparison on defense, the Thunder have NBA metrics of 12th for scoring defense, 3rd for field goal percentage permitted, 15th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 25th for defensive rebounding.
First among Oklahoma City scorers is PG Shai Gilgeous Alexander with 31.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game. PF Chet Holmgren averages 17.0 points and 7.8 rebounds per contest.
Mavericks at Thunder SBG Free NBA Picks
Overall, in this series, Dallas got the Betting on NBA cash in seven of its last eight games against Oklahoma City. The last six meetings between the Mavericks and Thunder went over the total. Specifically at Oklahoma City, The Mavericks covered just two of their last five visits. Three of those five games went over the total. In this situation, the Mavericks will get the more favorable price as the away team.
Mavericks at Thunder SBG Best Bet: Dallas Mavericks.