Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: Predictions and odds for NBA Cup game
The NBA Cup has reached a thrilling stage, with the field narrowed down from 30 teams to eight. The quarterfinal matchups are set to be intense, with the Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder kicking off the knockout round on Tuesday night in a game with high stakes.
The Mavericks, riding on a significant six-game win streak, are set to face the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom Center in a crucial win-or-go-home game. Luka Doncic, with an impressive average of 28.7 points, 8.3 rebounds and 8.1 assists per game, is leading the charge for the Mavericks.
The Oklahoma City Thunder, currently leading the Western Conference, boasts Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as their standout player. Gilgeous-Alexander's performance this season has been exceptional, with an average of 29.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 1.7 steals per game. Despite the absence of key players like Chet Holmgren and Jaylin Williams due to injuries, the Thunder continues to perform at a high level.
Here is how to watch the Dallas Mavericks take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup quarterfinals.
NBA Cup: Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder predictions
ESPN: Thunder have a 66% chance to win
According to ESPN's Matchup Predictor, the Oklahoma City Thunder have a 66% chance to beat the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night.
Covers: Dallas Mavericks
Zak Hanshew writes: "The Thunder have been struggling for efficiency lately, ranking just 17th over the last 10 games in true shooting percentage. They also tend to give up easy points to opponents, ranking dead last in the league in opponent second chance points per game. The Mavericks have been cleaning up on the boards lately, being 2nd in the league in rebounding percentage over the last 10 games. Look for them to control the glass tonight too, which could help go a long way to tilting the outcome of this game in their favor. The Thunder lack size outside of Isaiah Hartenstein and could struggle to deal with the rotation of Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford. Take the points on the Mavericks here."
Pickswise: Dallas Mavericks
Filip Tomic writes: "The Mavs are playing the team they eliminated in last year’s Western Conference semifinals, and the mental edge gained in that series shouldn’t be underestimated here. Dallas also won the first meeting of the season 121-119 some 3 weeks ago, despite not having Doncic in that game. It was their 5th win in 6 meetings while they’ve also covered the spread in 4 of 6 visits to Oklahoma City.Meanwhile, the Thunder have put together a 3-game win streak of their own and are playing really well right now. Getting Alex Caruso back from injury is huge for them, but until they get Chet Holmgren back this is just a bad matchup for them. Let’s go with the Mavs and the extra points for additional security here."
NBA Cup: Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, lines
The Oklahoma City Thunder are favorites to defeat the Dallas Mavericks, according to the BetMGM NBA odds.
Odds as of Tuesday, Dec. 10 afternoon.
- Spread: Oklahoma City (-4.5)
- Moneylines: Oklahoma City (-175); Dallas (+150)
- Over/under: 230.5
How to watch NBA Cup: Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Tuesday, Dec. 10
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
- TV: TNT
- Stream: Sling
- Where: Paycom Center (Oklahoma City, OK)
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