Betting Line Favors the Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA Battle with Dallas Mavericks
The NBA betting odds slate features a clash between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, with the host Thunder trying to win for fans supporting them with their cheers and their betting slips.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Dallas Mavericks betting line opened this morning as 7.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while the total was hovering around 201 at Sportsbook and other betting odds shops.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 110-99 win for the Thunder on Sunday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Dallas Mavericks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Dallas Mavericks will look to vanquish their hosts on Sunday, as they are 18-19 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Oklahoma City Thunder are 14-22 ATS. Dallas is 16-21 against the points scored total betting line, while Oklahoma City is 14-22 versus the line. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Oklahoma City vs Dallas injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 9 (Oklahoma City Thunder) and the No. 17 (Mavericks) teams in the league, according to our current NBA betting Power Rankings at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Dallas Mavericks rank No. 25 in the league with 40.81 per game. That compares with Oklahoma City's No. 12 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Oklahoma City is the NBA's No. 18-ranked team at 10.17 per game, while the Dallas Mavericks rate No. 6 with 11.62 per contest.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Dennis Smith, Jr. scored 21 points and added 10 rebounds for a double-double, leading Dallas over New Orleans, 128-120, on Friday at Smoothie King Center.
Russell Westbrook was dynamite, scoring 40 points and adding 14 rebounds but Milwaukee still won, 97-95, over Oklahoma City on Friday at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Dallas home to Golden State, Wednesday, January 3rd
Oklahoma City at Los Angeles, Wednesday, January 3rd