Dallas Mavericks vs OKC Thunder Prediction, Odds & Player Props

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14 March 2024

Dallas Mavericks vs OKC Thunder Prediction, Odds & Player Props

Odds as of March 14, 2024, at ESPN Sportsbook. to bet on Mavericks vs Thunder. Bettors in North Carolina can visit the ESPN Bet app in NC for a unique offer.

Dallas Mavericks Betting Analysis

The Mavericks (38-28) had won four straight games to climb to 8th in the West. However, they’ll be without Doncic, who leads the NBA in scoring (34.3 ppg) and usage rate (36.0%). Dallas is just 3-5 without him this season, averaging nearly nine fewer points per game.

Doncic’s absence is a massive blow for a Mavs offense that ranks 7th in Offensive Rating (116.1) but just 21st in Defensive Rating (116.7). During their recent four-game win streak, the defense stepped up, posting a 106.8 Defensive Rating that was tied for 3rd-best in the NBA. They’ll need that stingy D to continue without their MVP candidate.

Kyrie Irving (25.2 ppg) becomes the clear focal point offensively. He had 23 points and 10 assists in Wednesday’s win over the Warriors with Doncic limited. Tim Hardaway Jr. (16.0 ppg) is another perimeter threat who will need to shoulder more of the scoring load.

Notable Mavericks Stats & Trends:

OKC Thunder Betting Analysis

The Thunder (45-20) sit atop the West but had their three-game win streak snapped in a 121-111 home loss to the Pacers on Tuesday. OKC lost to Dallas 146-111 on the road in their last meeting on Feb. 10, so they’ll be out for revenge.

The Thunder have been one of the NBA’s biggest surprises, leading the West at 45-20 behind a balanced attack. OKC ranks 3rd in Offensive Rating (119.0) and 5th in Defensive Rating (111.3), one of only two teams in the top-5 of both categories.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (31.1 ppg) is an NBA MVP odds contender and coming off a 30-point, 10-rebound effort vs Indiana. Rookie Chet Holmgren (16.8 ppg, 7.8 rpg) has made a huge impact on both ends. The Thunder lead the NBA in blocks (6.7 per game), steals (8.2), and opponent turnovers forced (15.6). They allow the 4th-fewest points in the paint (46.9 per game).

Holmgren (+2500) trails heavy favorite Victor Wembanyama (-5000) of the Spurs by a wide margin in the latest NBA Rookie of the Year odds. However, he at least made it a competition for most of the season.

Notable Thunder Stats & Trends:

Mavs vs Thunder Player Props

Doncic’s injury has also shaken up the NBA player props, as several players now have higher projections than early this morning. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has the highest points total at 30.5, while Chet Holmgren sports the highest rebound projection (9.5).

NBA player prop odds as of March 14th at Caesars Sportsbook. Bettors in Raleigh can sign up at Caesars North Carolina.

Among the Mavs vs Thunder props we are targeting is Kyrie Irving over 3.5 made threes. Irving is making 3.8 threes per game since joining Dallas and has cashed this over in six of his last eight outings. The Thunder allow the fourth-most made threes per game (13.4) in the NBA.

Pick: Kyrie Irving Over 3.5 Made Threes (+112)

Another prop bet to target is Chet Holmgren over 9.5 rebounds. The Rookie has snagged 9+ boards in three straight and five of his last seven overall. The Mavs are a bottom-10 rebounding team, so the big man has the opportunity to clean up on the glass once again.

Pick: Chet Holmgren Over 9.5 Rebounds (+116)

Dallas Mavericks vs OKC City Thunder Prediction

With Doncic out, I’m backing the Thunder to win and cover the inflated spread in a lower-scoring game. OKC has major edges defensively and on the glass, while their depth shines through with SGA leading a more balanced offensive approach.

The Mavs are 0-3 straight up and 1-2 ATS as 8+ point underdogs without their star this year, with the “under” going 2-0-1 in those contests. The Thunder, meanwhile, are 9-1 SU in their last 10 at home and should be motivated for payback after the 35-point loss in the last meeting.

For our Mavericks vs Thunder prediction, I’ll take the Thunder -10.5 & the under of 234.5 points. You can throw this into a same-game parlay to get plus-money odds. The under is 7-1 in OKC’s last eiht March games, and Doncic’s absence should help this trend continue.