Thunder vs. Mavericks: Western Semifinals Game 5 Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – May 15, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on May 14, 2024

The Oklahoma City Thunder enter Game 5 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks as 4.5-point favorites. The playoff matchup on Wednesday begins at 9:30 PM ET on TNT from Paycom Center. The series is tied 2-2. The matchup has a 212.5 point total.

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Thunder vs. Mavericks Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Thunder -4.5 212.5

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Injury Report as of May 15

Thunder: None

Mavericks: Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Out (Ankle), Maximilian Kleber: Out (Shoulder), Luka Dončić: Probable (Knee/Ankle)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Thunder (-4.5)
Total Pick Over (212.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Thunder vs. Mavericks Stat Rankings

Thunder Avg. (Rank) Mavericks Avg. (Rank)
120.1 (3rd) Points Scored 117.9 (7th)
112.7 (11th) Points Allowed 115.6 (20th)
42 (27th) Rebounds 42.9 (21st)
8.8 (29th) Off. Rebounds 9.7 (23rd)
13.3 (8th) 3pt Made 14.6 (3rd)
27.1 (11th) Assists 25.7 (19th)
11.8 (4th) Turnovers 12.1 (7th)

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Thunder Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 75 30.1 5.5 6.2 2 0.9 1.3
Jalen Williams 71 19.1 4 4.5 1.1 0.6 1.5
Chet Holmgren 82 16.5 7.9 2.4 0.6 2.3 1.6
Josh Giddey 80 12.3 6.4 4.8 0.6 0.6 1
Luguentz Dort 79 10.9 3.6 1.4 0.9 0.6 2

Mavericks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Luka Doncic 70 33.9 9.2 9.8 1.4 0.5 4.1
Kyrie Irving 58 25.6 5 5.2 1.3 0.5 3
Tim Hardaway Jr. 79 14.4 3.2 1.8 0.5 0.1 2.7
P.J. Washington 73 12.9 5.6 1.9 1 0.8 1.8
Daniel Gafford 74 11 7.6 1.6 0.9 2.1 0

Betting Trends

  • The Thunder have covered the spread 46 times in 82 games.
  • Oklahoma City has an ATS record of 25-15 as 4.5-point favorites or greater.
  • The Thunder have seen 43 of their 82 games hit the over.
  • In 68 games this year, Oklahoma City and its opponent have combined for more than 212.5 points.
  • Thunder games average 232.8 total points this season, 20.3 points less than the over/under for this matchup.
  • The Mavericks have covered the spread 48 times in 82 games.
  • As a 4.5-point underdog or greater, Dallas is 4-7 against the spread.
  • There have been 36 Mavericks games (out of 82) that hit the over this season.
  • Dallas’ games have had over 212.5 points 69 times this year.
  • The average total points scored in Mavericks games this year (212.5) is 21 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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