Mavericks vs. Thunder Predictions and Odds - Jan 2, 2022

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Mavericks vs. Thunder Predictions and Odds - Jan 2, 2022

The Oklahoma City Thunder face the Dallas Mavericks in NBA action at Paycom Center on Sunday, starting at 7:00PM EST.

Dimers' top betting picks for Mavericks vs. Thunder, plus our score prediction, best odds and player props, are featured below.

 

Who will win Mavericks vs. Thunder?

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Mavericks-Thunder NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Mavericks a 75% chance of beating the Thunder.

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Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Thunder are +9 underdogs against the Mavericks, with -110 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds available.

For the favored Mavericks (-9) to cover the spread, Caesars Sportsbook also has the best odds on offer at -110.

BetMGM has the best moneyline odds for the Thunder at +400, which means you can bet $100 to profit $400, earning a total payout of $500, if they win.

Meanwhile, Caesars Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Mavericks at -435, where you can risk $435 to win $100, for a total payout of $535, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 206.5 with BetMGM, which has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out all the legal sportbooks available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Thunder (+9) are a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the 206.5-point Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Mavericks vs. Thunder

  • Spread: Thunder +9 at -110 with Caesars Sportsbook (56% probability)
  • Moneyline: Thunder Win at +400 with BetMGM (2.2% edge)
  • Over/Under: Over 206.5 at -110 with BetMGM (51% probability)

 

While the Mavericks are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Thunder moneyline is the best option due to the 2.2% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Mavericks vs. Thunder Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Dallas vs. Oklahoma City at Paycom Center on Sunday has the Mavericks prevailing 107-99.

Use our widget below to see the current Spread, Over/Under and Moneyline probabilities and odds for the game, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

 

Dimers has full betting coverage of Sunday's Mavericks-Thunder matchup, including pre-game predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Mavericks vs. Thunder Player Props

Prop bets are a popular way to wager on Mavericks vs. Thunder without necessarily betting on the outcome of Sunday's game itself.

DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Paycom Center.

Luka Doncic is expected to lead the way for the Mavericks with 24 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists, while Luguentz Dort is projected to finish with 14 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists for the Thunder.

Mavericks Projected Box Score

  • Luka Doncic: 24 PTS, 8 REB, 9 AST
  • Tim Hardaway: 14 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
  • Jalen Brunson: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 5 AST
  • Dorian Finney-Smith: 10 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST
  • Maxi Kleber: 8 PTS, 8 REB, 2 AST

Thunder Projected Box Score

  • Luguentz Dort: 14 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
  • Ty Jerome: 11 PTS, 2 REB, 3 AST
  • Aaron Wiggins: 10 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
  • Josh Giddey: 10 PTS, 7 REB, 6 AST
  • Mike Muscala: 9 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Mavericks vs. Thunder on Sunday January 2, 2022.

 

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Mavericks vs. Thunder 2022 Game Info

When do the Thunder play the Mavericks?

  • Date: Sunday January 2, 2022
  • Time: 7:00PM EST / 4:00PM PST
  • Venue: Paycom Center

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Kevin Hansen specializes in NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL content, using data-driven insights for sports betting. He provides simple, actionable betting tips to help bettors find an edge and pick winners.

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