First round NBA betting playoff action saw the Oklahoma City Thunder blowout the New Orleans Pelicans in a sweep. Oklahoma City covered three of the four games, with three of the matchups going under the total. Now, Oklahoma City turns its attention to the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Specifically for a matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. Dallas brings two of the best offensive players in the NBA, Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic. The question is if Dallas can bring enough defense to stay with the Thunder. At the onset, Oklahoma City was favored.
Second Round Series Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, May 07, 2024, 9:30 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 | +3½ -110 | 217 -110 | +135 |  |
| Thunder | -3½ -110 | 217 -110 | -160 | |
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks Series Schedule
- Game 1: Mavericks at Thunder, May 7 (9:30 ET, TNT)
- Game 2: Mavericks at Thunder, May 9 (9:30 ET, ESPN)
- Game 3: Thunder at Mavericks, May 11 (3:30 ET, ABC)
- Game 4: Thunder at Mavericks, May 13 (9:30 ET, TNT)
- Game 5: Mavericks at Thunder, May 15 (TBD, TNT)*
- Game 6: Thunder at Mavericks, May 18 (8:30 ET, ESPN)*
- Game 7: Mavericks at Thunder, May 20 (8:30 ET, TNT)*
Oklahoma City Thunder Team Overview
The Oklahoma City Thunder are 57-25 straight up, 46-36 against the spread, and 46-35-1 over/under the online wagering total. Late on, Oklahoma City has covered four out of their last five games. In comparison, the Thunder have gone over the total in four of its previous six matchups. Oklahoma City is 1st in the Western Conference playoff standings. Minnesota was a game behind the Thunder in the Western Conference playoff race.
In sum, Oklahoma City has NBA metrics of 3rd for scoring offense, 3rd for field goal percentage, 1st for 3-point field goal percentage, 4th for free throw percentage, and 27th for offensive rebounding. While on defense, the Thunder gave NBA metrics of 11th for scoring defense, 3rd for field goal percentage permitted,12th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 23rd for defensive rebounding.
So far in the NBA Playoffs, Alexander leads OKC with 27.3 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. Jalen Williams is adding 21.3 points and 7.3 rebounds per playoff game. In comparison, Chet Holmgren is averaging 15.3 points and 8.8 rebounds per postseason game.
Dallas Mavericks Team Overview
The Dallas Mavericks are 50-32 straight up, 48-34 against the spread, and 36-46 over/under the NBA betting total. Late on, Dallas has covered five out of their last seven games. While the Mavericks have gone under the total in six of its previous eight matchups. Dallas is 5th in the Western Conference playoff standings. Mavericks are seven games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference playoff race.
Dallas has NBA metrics of 7th for scoring offense, 11th for field goal percentage, 13th for 3-point field goal percentage, 27th for free throw percentage, and 21st for offensive rebounding. On defense, the Mavericks have NBA metrics of 20th for scoring defense, 20th for field goal percentage permitted, 18th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 25th for defensive rebounding.
So far in the NBA Playoffs, Luka Doncic is averaging 29.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 9.5 assists per game. Irving is averaging 26.5 points and 5.7 rebounds per contest.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks SBG Free Pick
In this situation, Oklahoma City is the more complete team.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks SBG Best Bet: Oklahoma City Thunder