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Thunder vs Mavericks prediction, picks, odds: Luka Doncic ruled out
The OKC Thunder will host the Dallas Mavericks at 7 p.m. Thursday.
OKC (36-7) secured a 123-114 home win over Utah on Wednesday. The Thunder has won six of its last seven games, although its lone loss during that stretch came against the Mavericks.
Dallas (23-21) suffered a 115-114 home loss to Minnesota on Wednesday. The Mavericks hold a 2-1 lead in their regular-season series against the Thunder.
Here’s a preview of the Thunder-Mavericks game, including score predictions, betting odds and injury updates.
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Thunder vs. Mavericks prediction, picks
Justin Martinez: OKC 113, Dallas 101
Dallas is the only team that has beaten OKC multiple times this season, but it’ll be short-handed Thursday. Luka Doncic (calf), Dereck Lively II (ankle) and Klay Thompson (ankle) are out, among others. I’m giving the edge to the Thunder, which should be plenty motivated to tie its regular-season series against the Mavericks.
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Thunder vs. Mavericks betting odds
Odds courtesy of via BetMGM as of Thursday, Jan. 23
Odds: Thunder by 13.5
Over/under: 221.5
Moneyline: OKC -900 | Dallas +575
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Thunder vs. Mavericks injury updates
Thunder: Isaiah Hartenstein (left soleus strain) is out. Chet Holmgren (right iliac wing fracture) is out. Isaiah Joe (illness) is out. Ajay Mitchell (right great toe surgery) is out. Nikola Topic (left knee surgery) is out. Jalen Williams (right hip strain) is questionable.
Mavericks: Luka Doncic (left calf strain) is out. Dante Exum (right wrist surgery) is out. Jaden Hardy (right ankle sprain) is out. Dereck Lively II (right ankle stress fracture) is out. Naji Marshall (illness) is out. Dwight Powell (right hip strain) is out. Klay Thompson (left ankle sprain) is out.
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Projected Thunder starting lineup
(With season averages)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 32 points, 5.4 rebounds and 6.1 assists
- Cason Wallace: 7.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.7 steals
- Lu Dort: 9.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists
- Jalen Williams: 20.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.1 assists
- Jaylin Williams: 5.5 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists
Projected Mavericks starting lineup
- Kyrie Irving: 24.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.9 assists
- Quentin Grimes: 10.1 points, 4 rebounds and 2.1 assists
- Olivier Maxence-Prosper: 2.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 0.6 assists
- P.J. Washington: 13.5 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists
- Daniel Gafford: 12.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.6 blocks
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How to watch Thunder vs. Mavericks
OKC will host Dallas at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, on FanDuel Sports Network.
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The highly anticipated matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Dallas Mavericks is set to take place, but with a major twist – Mavericks’ star player Luka Doncic has been ruled out for the game.
Despite Doncic’s absence, the Mavericks are still considered the favorites to win this game. They have a strong supporting cast, including Kristaps Porzingis and Tim Hardaway Jr., who have been stepping up in Doncic’s absence.
On the other hand, the Thunder have been struggling this season and are currently sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference standings. However, they have shown flashes of potential and have managed to pull off some upsets this season.
In terms of odds, the Mavericks are heavily favored to win this game. However, with Doncic out, the Thunder may have a chance to pull off an upset.
Prediction: Mavericks win
Picks: Mavericks -6.5
Odds: Mavericks -200, Thunder +180
It will be interesting to see how both teams perform in this matchup without Doncic on the court. Tune in to see who comes out on top in this exciting showdown.
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