On Tuesday night, the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder will face off at Paycom Center in Game 1 of the NBA. Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks predictions.
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The Dallas Mavericks will be brimming with confidence after defeating the Clippers in six straight games in the first round. Luka Doncic leads the way with averages of 29.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 9.5 assists, Kyrie Irving is on fire with averages of 26.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 4.7 assists, and P.J. Washington is averaging 10.8 points and 5.3 rebounds. But no other teammates are averaging double-digit points. As a team, the Mavericks averaged 107.0 points, shot 46.5 percent from the field and 33.5 percent from the 3-point line, but it was their defense that was really impressive, holding the Clippers to an average of just one point. . 100.3 points per game in the first round.
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Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been quiet for a while now, having not played since their sweep of the short-handed Pelicans in the first round. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 27.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists, Jaylen Williams is averaging 21.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 5.0 assists, and Chet Holmgren is averaging 15.3 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists. are recorded. game by game. As a team, the Thunder are averaging 105.3 points per game, shooting 48.2 percent from the field and 38.7 percent from the 3-point line, making light work of the Pelicans without their best player in Zion Williamson. Ta.
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win
- The Thunder have won each of their last 14 home games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Mavericks have lost each of their past nine games at Paycom Center after winning at home.
- The Thunder have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against the Mavericks following the win.
- After the win, the Mavericks failed to cover the spread in six of their past seven games as road underdogs against Northwest Division opponents.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Mavericks have won eight of their last nine night games.
- The Thunder have lost their last two games in the Western Conference semifinals as favorites.
- Road teams have covered the spread in 12 of the last 13 playoff games between the Mavericks and Thunder.
- The Thunder haven't been able to cover the spread in any of the last four games they've played with a rest advantage.
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- The last six night games between the Mavericks and Thunder have all been over the point line.
- The Mavericks have gone over the point line in each of their last six games at Paycom Center after winning at home.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks predictions
The Mavericks are still a little short-handed with Maxi Kleber out, but the Thunder will enter this series with a full lineup. The Mavericks looked great in their first-round win over the short-handed Clippers. Doncic was his usual superstar self, and Irving really came to the party in Game 6 to seal the deal. Meanwhile, the Thunder are still undefeated in these playoffs. With all players healthy, they won the regular season series against the Mavericks 3-1. You can make an argument for either side, but the line is so short that I have to lean toward the Thunder to take care of business with a muddy win and cover at home.
