Oklahoma City Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks Odds

The Thunder will play the Mavericks on Saturday, May 18th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:00 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

It's time for the 2024 NBA playoffs, with the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Dallas Mavericks queued up to tipoff on Saturday, May 18th, 2024. All NBA playoff matchups are best of seven games, with the exception of the play-in tournament which is single elimination. Have a look at the best point spread, total, and moneyline bets below from our featured legal US sports betting partners.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Oklahoma City Thunder concluded the regular season with a 99.00 power ranking. Their opponent, the Dallas Mavericks, finished up with a 93.00 ranking. In general, the team with the higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking will be the favorite (depending on the playoff matchup, of course).
  • Away Oklahoma City Thunder - The Oklahoma City Thunder finished the 2023-24 regular season with a 24-17 away team record. That result ranked them 5th in the league for away team wins.
  • Home Dallas Mavericks - Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks notched a 25-16 home team record. They ended the 2023-24 regular season ranked 9th in the league for home team wins.
  • Average Points Per Game - The Oklahoma City Thunder finished 3rd (120.1) in the league for average points scored per game. The Dallas Mavericks ended up 7th, averaging 117.9 PPG at the end of the regular season.
  • Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents scored an average of 112.7 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder per game during the regular season. That result ranks them 18th in the league for the 2023-24 season. The Dallas Mavericks finished 10th in the league for points scored against them. That means they allowed 115.6 OPPG on average.
  • Team Division Records - The Oklahoma City Thunder wound up with a 12-4 Western Northwest Division division record for the 2023-24 regular season. On the other side of the court, the Dallas Mavericks finalized their season with a 11-5 Western Southwest Division standing.
  • Overall Team Records - The Oklahoma City Thunder had 57-25 regular season record, while the Dallas Mavericks had a 50-32 regular season final standing.

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Avast ye, mateys! The Oklahoma City Thunder, with a 57-25 record, face the Dallas Mavericks...

In this playoff showdown, the Thunder's 12-4 division record clashes with the Mavericks' 11-5...

During the regular season, the Thunder averaged 120.1 points per game, while the Mavericks had 117.9...

Review each team's regular season standings below... We've rank-ordered the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets below...

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Best Thunder at Mavericks Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Oklahoma City Thunder
Favorite

Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks have a -3.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM VA. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. The Oklahoma City Thunder have a +3.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM VA. The Oklahoma City Thunder are the point spread underdogs. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 208.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 208.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Oklahoma City Thunder
Favorite

Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks are the -175 moneyline favorite. Risk $175 to win $100 on the Dallas Mavericks at BetMGM. The Oklahoma City Thunder are the +145 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $145 on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks NBA game on Saturday, May 18th, 2024?

The Dallas Mavericks are -3.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Oklahoma City Thunder are +3.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks NBA game on Saturday, May 18th, 2024?

The best over line is 208.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 208.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks NBA game on Saturday, May 18th, 2024?

The Dallas Mavericks are the -175 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Oklahoma City Thunder are the +145 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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NBA Odds and Outcomes Explained

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Thunder
Mavericks
5/18/24 8:00pm EDT
+3.5 -105-3.5 -115
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Underdog Oklahoma City Thunder - Oklahoma City Thunder bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A +3.5 Oklahoma City Thunder underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.

Favorite Dallas Mavericks - Dallas Mavericks bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A -3.5 Dallas Mavericks favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks Prop Bets

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Thunder
Mavericks
Game to Overtime
5/18/24 8:00pm EDT
Yes +1150No -3000Bet
Mavericks
Team Total Points
OKC at DAL
5/18/24 8:00pm EDT
106.5 o -110106.5 u -115Bet
Thunder
Team Total Points
OKC at DAL
5/18/24 8:00pm EDT
102.5 o -120102.5 u -110Bet

Team Standings

2023-2024 NBA Regular Season Standings - Oklahoma City Thunder, Dallas Mavericks
Team W L Pct GB Home Away Div Conf PPG Op. PPG Diff Strk L10
z - Oklahoma City Thunder57250.695+7.033-824-1712-436-16120.1112.7+7.4W57-3
y - Dallas Mavericks50320.610+14.025-1625-1611-531-21117.9115.6+2.3L27-3

Oklahoma City Thunder & Dallas Mavericks Futures Odds

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Oklahoma City Thunder Championship Odds
2024-25 Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Championship Odds

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Dallas Mavericks Championship Odds
2024-25 Dallas Mavericks NBA Championship Odds

Team
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Mavericks
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Oklahoma City Thunder & Dallas Mavericks Team Pages

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