Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Heavily Favored in Dallas

Tip-Off: 7:30 PM CT

Location: American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas)

Spread: Thunder (-8.5)

Total: 226.5

Trends Against The Spread

ThunderatMavericks
1-2 (33%)All1-2 (33%)
1-1 (50%) on the roadLocation1-2 (33%) at home
1-2 (33%) as favoriteStatus1-0 (100%) as underdog
1-1 (50%) as road favoriteLocation Status1-0 (0%) as home underdog
0-0 (0%)Head To Head0-0 (0%)
  • Oklahoma City is 2-1 (67%) against the over on the season.
  • Dallas is 1-2 (33%) against the over on the season.
  • The Thunder is 1-1 (50%) against the over on the road.
  • The Mavericks are 1-2 (33%) against the over at home.

Team Stats

TEAMPTSPAFG%3P%REBASTTOVSTLBLKSTRKL10
OKC127.7119.745.229.849.322.313.010.33.0W33-0
DAL112.7123.746.535.837.025.516.08.05.5W11-2

Injury Report

Thunder

  • Alex Caruso (concussion protocol) is OUT.
  • Chet Holmgren (lower back soreness) is AVAILABLE.
  • Isaiah Joe (left knee contusion) is OUT.
  • Thomas Sorber (right ACL surgical recovery) is OUT.
  • Nikola Topic (surgical recovery) is OUT.
  • Jalen Williams (right wrist surgical recovery) is OUT.
  • Kenrich Williams (left knee surgical recovery) is OUT.

Mavericks

  • Dante Exum (right knee injury management) is OUT.
  • Daniel Gafford (sprained right ankle) is OUT.
  • Kyrie Irving (left knee surgery) is OUT.
  • Brandon Williams (personal reasons) is OUT.

Series History

OKC went 1-3 against the Mavericks in the 2024-25 regular season (1-1 at home, 0-2 on the road).

Why the Thunder Will NOT Cover (-8.5)

The Mavericks haven’t had the best start to the season, but this spread seems a little big for me. They picked up their first win yesterday against the Toronto Raptors, and while they are far from healthy, neither is OKC. I think this will probably be a little closer with the Mavs just barely covering the spread late.

Why the Game Will Hit the Over (226.5)

Oklahoma City has scored a lot of points through three games, although two of those have gone to double overtime; however, Dallas has been pretty bad defensively. This one is unlikely to go beyond 48 minutes, but I still think it hits the over, especially if Dallas can cover the spread. I’m taking the over.

Staff Picks

On the Season

NameMoneylineSpreadOver/Under
Matt3-01-20-3
Zack3-01-22-1
Craig3-01-21-2

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