Mavs vs Thunder Tuesday Prediction | NBA Cup Picks Today, Best Bets
John Canady
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The Dallas Mavericks will travel to Oklahoma for a matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night in the NBA Cup Quarterfinals. These two teams head into this matchup looking to advance to the semifinals, but expect each team to put forth their best efforts in this battle in what could be a preview of the Western Conference Finals.
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Mavericks vs Thunder
- Location: Paycom Center (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) | Date: Tuesday, December 10
- Where to Watch: TNT | Time: 9:30 PM ET
- Spread: Thunder -4.5, Moneyline: Thunder -188, Total: 231
Mavericks vs Thunder Best Bet: Mavericks +4.5
The Mavericks entered this season with a retooled roster after falling short in the NBA Finals last year. And as the team gels together, the wins continue to stack up. With Luka Doncic back in the lineup, Dallas can pull out a win against any team, anywhere. Not to mention how big of a boost Kyrie Irving has been for the Mavs this season. Entering as underdogs against a dominant yet young Thunder team, Dallas will be looking to defy the odds. Although Oklahoma City is the real deal, it won’t be a shock to see the Mavericks steal a win on the road or at least keep the final deficit under five points.
Mavericks vs Thunder Best Total Bet: Over 231
Both teams have the offensive firepower to score points quickly and possess a fast-paced scheme that allows them to do so often. The Mavericks currently sit in the top five of the NBA’s offensive rating at 117.2. Meanwhile, the Thunder trail just behind in the top 10 at 115.2. In what could be one of the more exciting games to watch of the season, this duel has all the makings for a shootout. A final score of 121-117 seems realistic.
Mavericks Best Player Bet: Luka Doncic to Score 30+ Points +105
Since his rookie season, Doncic has been among the top players in the NBA. The Slovenian star can easily score from anywhere on the court, and his ability to be a top facilitator makes him even more challenging to defend. Doncic is returning from injury, but as he continues to shake the rust off, he’s bound to stack big scoring nights as the team continues to climb the standings. So far in December, Doncic is averaging 31 points per game and could be in line to have another 30+ point night in a big matchup against the Thunder.
Thunder Best Player Bet: Jalen Williams 3+ Threes Made +150
Jalen Williams has been one of the Thunder’s most reliable and consistent scoring options this season. The versatile forward enters this matchup averaging 22 points per game while shooting 5.3 three-point shots per night. In a game where the Mavericks will likely try to take away the paint scoring from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams could thrive from beyond the arc with the extra kick-out passes.
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