Dallas Mavericks at Oklahoma City Thunder - 1/2/22 NBA Picks and Prediction
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Oklahoma City Thunder (13-22) vs Dallas Mavericks (17-18)
Game Info: Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 7:00 pm (Paycom Center)
Betting Odds: Oklahoma City Thunder +7 -- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder meet Sunday in NBA action at the Paycom Center. The Dallas Mavericks look for a win after splitting their last 10 games. The Oklahoma City Thunder look for a win after splitting their last 14 games.
The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 105.5 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 104.9 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 25.6 points and 8.5 assists, while Kristaps Porzingis is averaging 20.6 points and 8 rebounds. Jalen Brunson is the third double-digit scorer and Tim Hardaway Jr. is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.3 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 100.2 points on 41.4 percent shooting and allowing 107.4 points on 44.2 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 22.7 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Luguentz Dort is averaging 16.3 points and 4.1 rebounds. Josh Giddey is the third double-digit scorer and Darius Bazley is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 31 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.3 rebounds per game.
The Mavericks are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 road games and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall. The Thunder are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games and 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall. The under is 11-4 in Mavericks last 15 overall. The under is 5-2 in Thunder last 7 home games. The Mavericks are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
The Dallas Mavericks are going to get a big boost with the expected return of Doncic, but let's not act like the Mavs were lighting the world on fire when he was playing earlier this season. The Mavs are just 2-5 against the spread this season when favorites of five or more points. The Oklahoma City Thunder have issues of their own, but they'll sneak in a solid performance here and there, and they only lose at home by an average of 2.8 points. I'll take a shot with the home dog.
Randy’s Pick Oklahoma City Thunder +7
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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