NBA Odds: Thunder vs. Mavericks prediction, odds and pick

Oklahoma City Thunder were expected to tank this season. They have beaten the Timberwolves and the Nuggets. Dallas Mavericks blew a 17-point halftime lead in their season opener against the Phoenix Suns. The team has responded well, winning three of their next four games and beating the Brooklyn Nets on the road this past Thursday night. The big challenge for Dallas is to move the ball and display offensive fluidity. Luka Doncic needs to finish better and finish at the rim. He needs help from the bench. It's a tough task for the Mavericks. Their bench needs improvement. There are concerns about Laku Donciic's shooting.

The Thunder have been competitive through five games. They beat the Clippers by 18 points and the Nuggets by five. The Thunder lost to the Timberwolves by six points in their season opener.

Josh Giddey is out for the game against the Mavericks. The Thunder are a team without him.

Giddey is injured. Thunder-Mavericks is a good bet.

The final NBA prediction and pick is Mavericks -10.5.