Mavericks Odds: How to bet the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks

While both teams come into this game off a loss, the Mavs certainly have not forgotten the 117-111 OT loss to the Thunder earlier this year. Will the Mavs finally cover a spread at home as a favorite? Let’s dive into some of the plays we like for tonight’s matchup.

Game Details

Fixture: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks | NBA Regular Season 2022-2023

Date and Time: Monday December 12th, 2022; 7:30PM CST

Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas.

Outcome Odds

Spread: Mavericks -8.5

O/U 228

Mavs ML: -365

Odds up to date as of 1 AM CST from DraftKings

All eyes will be on the Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs Luka Doncic matchup tonight. Both young stars come into this game averaging over 30 points per game while shooting over 50% from the field. This Thunder team is very scrappy on the road covering nine of 13 games including an outright win as a 10-point dog against the Mavs earlier in October. The Mavs should win this game but 8.5 points seems a bit too much for a team that is near the bottom of the league for covering at home. I’ll be staying away from this game line.

Over 229

There are two teams that are currently tied for a league-best 16-10 against the spread on over/under totals: The Mavs and the Thunder. Both teams also find themselves coming off one day of rest while Luka Doncic, Josh Green, and Maxi Kleber sat out of Saturday’s back-to-back so they are very well rested. The cherry on top? According to VSIN.com, 71% of the money is coming in on the under. Take the over so you can finally order your parents that couples massage that they deserve for the holidays.

Player Props:

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 29.5 points (-110)

He is averaging over 30ppg while scoring most of his points in the paint. The Mavs have yet to show that they can cover the paint.

Luka Doncic over 2.5 3’s made (-140)

Luka loves to jack up 3’s, especially at home.

Play of the day

Over 229

There are two teams that are currently tied for a league-best 16-10 against the spread on over/under totals: The Mavs and the Thunder. Both teams also find themselves coming off one day of rest while Luka Doncic, Josh Green, and Maxi Kleber sat out of Saturday’s back-to-back so they are very well rested. According to VSIN.com, the money is coming in close to even, 53/47 split to the over. Take the over so you can finally order your parents that couples massage that they deserve for the holidays.

Record:

DegenSam picks (18-11 on the year. 3-1 Play of the day)