Mavericks vs Thunder Prediction and NBA Tips - 18 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 18, 2025, 1:43AM | Published: Jan 17, 2025, 3:08AM
The Dallas Mavericks will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action at American Airlines Center on Saturday, commencing at 12:30pm AEDT.
With the likes of Kyrie Irving, Daniel Gafford and Klay Thompson, the Mavericks are aiming to beat a Thunder line-up that includes Jalen Williams, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Mavericks vs Thunder game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Dallas vs Oklahoma City NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Thunder a 59% chance of defeating the Mavericks at American Airlines Center.
Mavericks vs Thunder: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at American Airlines Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Mavericks $2.30, Thunder $1.64
- Line: Mavericks +2.5 ($1.95), Thunder -2.5 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 221 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Mavericks at $2.30 and the Thunder at $1.64.
The Mavericks are listed as 2.5-point underdogs against the Thunder, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Thunder (-2.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 221 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Mavericks (+2.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 221-point over/under is expected to go over 53% of the time.
Mavericks vs Thunder: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Oklahoma City at $1.64 with Bet365
- Line: Mavericks +2.5 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 221 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Mavericks vs Thunder: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Mavericks vs Thunder at American Airlines Center this Saturday is the Thunder prevailing 111-109.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Dallas vs Oklahoma City game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Mavericks vs Thunder: Player Props
Player props are a great way to bet on Mavericks vs Thunder without necessarily betting on the outcome of Saturday's game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best information available to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Kyrie Irving is expected to lead the Mavericks with 18 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, while Jalen Williams is projected to have 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the Thunder.
Mavericks Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | 18 | 4 | 4 |
| Daniel Gafford | 13 | 8 | 1 |
| Klay Thompson | 13 | 3 | 2 |
| P.J. Washington | 12 | 8 | 2 |
| Naji Marshall | 12 | 4 | 2 |
Thunder Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Williams | 20 | 6 | 6 |
| Aaron Wiggins | 11 | 4 | 2 |
| Luguentz Dort | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| Isaiah Joe | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| Cason Wallace | 8 | 4 | 3 |
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Dallas vs Oklahoma City match-up.
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Mavericks vs Thunder: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Mavericks and Thunder at American Airlines Center is scheduled to commence at 12:30pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Dallas Mavericks vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Saturday 18 January 2025
- Time: 12:30pm AEDT
- Venue: American Airlines Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Dallas vs Oklahoma City predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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