Thunder Vs Mavericks: NBA Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – January 8, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 8, 2023

The Dallas Mavericks (23-17) will look to Luka Doncic (first in NBA, 34.0 points per game) going up against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (fourth in league, 30.9) and the Oklahoma City Thunder (17-22) on January 8, 2023 at Paycom Center.

This article refers to odds updated as of January 8, 2023 at 8:01 PM ET. Browse all the current odds for this contest in the table below and click here to claim your free sports bet (up to $1,001) at Caesars!

Thunder Vs Mavericks Betting Odds

Injury Report as of January 8

Thunder: Aleksej Pokusevski: Out (Leg), Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: Out (Ankle), Ousmane Dieng: Out (Wrist), Chet Holmgren: Out (Foot)

Mavericks: Luka Dončić: Out (Ankle), Dorian Finney-Smith: Out (Adductor), Josh Green: Out (Elbow), Maxi Kleber: Out (Hamstring)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Mavericks (+4)
Total Pick Over (227)

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)
116.4 (8th) Points Scored 112.5 (18th)
116.9 (24th) Points Allowed 110.8 (5th)
44.2 (8th) Rebounds 39.0 (30th)
11.5 (11th) Off. Rebounds 7.8 (29th)
12.1 (14th) 3pt Made 14.7 (3rd)
24.2 (19th) Assists 21.9 (29th)
13.7 (13th) Turnovers 12.0 (2nd)

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Thunder Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 35 30.9 4.8 5.7 1.6 1.1 1.0
Josh Giddey 34 15.4 7.9 5.4 0.7 0.4 1.1
Luguentz Dort 38 14.2 4.2 2.3 1.1 0.3 1.8
Jalen Williams 35 11.7 3.7 2.8 0.9 0.4 0.8
Tre Mann 34 8.9 2.6 1.8 0.8 0.2 1.5

Mavericks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Luka Doncic 37 34.0 8.8 8.7 1.6 0.6 2.9
Christian Wood 37 17.9 8.0 1.5 0.5 1.2 1.8
Spencer Dinwiddie 39 16.1 3.1 5.1 0.8 0.2 2.5
Tim Hardaway Jr. 38 13.8 3.1 1.6 0.9 0.1 2.8
Jaden Hardy 12 5.9 1.2 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.5

Betting Trends

  • The Thunder have 23 wins in 39 games against the spread this year.
  • As a 4-point favorite or greater, Oklahoma City has one win ATS (1-1) this season.
  • Out of 39 Thunder games so far this season, 23 have hit the over.
  • In 24 games this season, Oklahoma City and its opponent have combined to score more than 227 points.
  • Thunder games average 233.3 total points per game this season, 6.3 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
  • The Mavericks are 14-24-2 against the spread this season.
  • As a 4-point underdog or greater, Dallas is 3-3 against the spread.
  • Out of 40 Mavericks games so far this season, 23 have hit the over.
  • So far this year, 18 Dallas’ games have featured over 227 points scored.
  • The over/under for this game is 3.7 points higher than the average scoring total for Mavericks games (223.3).
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