The Dallas Mavericks have won three straight and seven of their last ten, while the Oklahoma Thunder got a win after dropping seven straight. The Oklahoma Thunder (14-45) host the Dallas Mavericks (36-23) for some slammin NBA action. The Mavs have won their last two meetings, at home, against the Thunder. But, the Thunder won, at home, the last time the Mavs were in town. NBA oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Mavs as -6 point road favs over the Thunder with the over/under posted at 200 points. Get your Dallas Mavericks vs Oklahoma Thunder NBA Prediction in now at Sportsbook.com
The Mavericks recently beat the Raptors 109-98 at home. Their top producers were Dirk Nowitzki with 24pts 10 rebounds, while Antoine Wright added 15pts and Jason Kidd had 15 assists. The Mavs are 14-15 SU on the road where they average 97.7 ppg and give up an average 99.1 ppg. They are 2-3 SU in their last five road games where they’ve averaged 93 ppg and given up an average 98.4 ppg. Dirk Nowitzki is averaging 24.6 ppg, 8.2 rebounds a game and he has the best field goal percentage (47%) out of his teammates. The Mavs have the second best free throw record to go with the sixth best defense at defending in the paint. The Mavs are 28-31 ATS overall, 16-13 ATS on the road and 11-18 over/under on the road.
The Thunder recently beat the Grizzlies 99-92 on the road. Their top scorers were Jeff Green with 27pts 10 rebounds, while Russell Westbrook added 25pts and Thabo Sefolosha pulled down 11 rebounds. The Thunder are 10-20 SU at home where they average 97.5 ppg and give up an average 100.5 ppg. They are 2-3 SU in their last five road games where they’ve averaged 104.4 ppg and given up an average 105.4 ppg. Kevin Durrant is listed as day-to-day, he currently leads the Thunder averaging 25.9 ppg (46% from the field). Jeff Green is doubtful tonight due to a sore back, he averages 16.7 ppg and six rebounds a game. The Thunder are 36-22 ATS overall, 18-12 ATS at home and 13-17 over/under at home.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings in Oklahoma City.
- Mavericks are 6-1-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Oklahoma City.
- Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
- Road team is 5-1-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
- Mavericks are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
- Underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
Dallas Mavericks vs Oklahoma Thunder NBA Prediction
When: Mon, Mar 02, 2009 8:00 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Mavs -6
Point-Spreads.com Dallas Mavericks vs Oklahoma Thunder NBA Prediction
The Bottom Line: The Thunder are without their two best players, expect a big night from the Mavs. Go Mavs! Get your Dallas Mavericks vs Oklahoma Thunder NBA Prediction in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
