LiontipsOklahoma vs. Dallas. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Oklahoma has won its last two games in a row. In the meeting on January 23, the Thunder beat Utah on their home court with a score of 123:114. The greatest contribution to the victory was made by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 54 points, made eight rebounds and five assists. Jaylen Williams recorded 25 points, Cason Wallace - 13. Mark Daignault team (36 wins and seven losses) occupies first place in the Western Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
The next match will be missed by the main player Isaiah Hartenstein for medical reasons.
Interesting facts for betting
Oklahoma averages 111 points in games against Dallas (statistics based on the last ten games).
Estimated composition
Shay Gilgeous-Alexander - Cason Wells - Luguentz Dort - Jalen Williams - Aaron Wiggins.
Current form
Dallas has lost its last two games in a row. On January 23, the Mavericks, without Luka Doncic, suffered a 114-115 loss to Minnesota on their home court. Kyrie Irving was the best player on the losing team, scoring 36 points, grabbing four rebounds and making nine assists. Daniel Gafford (14-12-3) had a double-double. P.J. Washington scored 30 points. Jason Kidd team (23 wins and 21 losses) is in ninth place in the West.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Mavericks travel to Oklahoma with a weakened roster. In addition to Doncic, several other key players will miss the game.
Interesting facts for betting
Dallas averages 108 points against Oklahoma City.
Estimated composition
Spencer Dinwiddie - Kyrie Irving - Quentin Grimes - PJ Washington - Daniel Gafford.
Trends
Irving Total Assists Over 5.5
Irving averages 4.2 assists per game.
1.87Lively Total Rebounds Over 8.5
Lively averages 7.1 rebounds per game.
1.88Tip and bets
Bookmakers do not believe in Dallas' success at all. Bookmakers' experts consider Oklahoma to be the absolute favorite of the upcoming match. In general, this is true. Thunder is confidently moving towards the second victory in a row in the conference. The Mavericks, without their main star Doncic, are showing a very unstable game. Daignault team will have to achieve victory with the noisy support of their fans over an opponent weakened by injuries.
Our prediction is Oklahoma victory with a handicap of (-11.5) points including overtime at 1.81
Bet on total
Head-to-head matches between Oklahoma and Dallas are usually quite productive. In the last ten games, the average score was 218 points. There are no prerequisites for the teams to pay more attention to defense this time. The match should be productive again.
Our prediction is total over 221.5 points including overtime at 2.09
Bet on the player
Gilgeous-Alexander played 75 games in the 2023/24 regular season and averaged 30.1 points per game. This season, his rate is already slightly higher — 32.0. The 28-year-old point guard has proven with his game that he is capable of maintaining a decent level of scoring. The basketball player from Canada will have to demonstrate his sniper qualities this time around.
Our prediction is Gilgeous-Alexander total points over 31.5 including overtime at 1.87
