Oklahoma City Thunder (12-6) vs. Dallas Mavericks (11-7)
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks 12/2/23 – On Saturday, December 2, 2023 as part of NBA Season 218, Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks are set to meet up in an intriguing exhibition game, sure to generate plenty of interest among both fans and bettors alike! OKC currently leads Dallas when it comes to win/loss records so this matchup promises an intense contest that fans and bettors alike eagerly anticipate! Many individuals are searching online for NBA free predictions in anticipation of its outcome tonight!
Oklahoma City Thunder has been impressive this season. Their offensive prowess can be witnessed through an average of 119.4 points per game while shooting accuracy excelled with 49.5% field goal percentage and 39.8% from beyond 3-point line success. Their high scoring team was further assisted by solid defense which averages 8 steals and 5.9 blocks each game; though their 12.5 turnovers could pose problems against Dallas who has shown they can capitalize quickly on any mistakes by opposing teams such as these.
Dallas Mavericks have their own distinctive strengths. Notable among these is their three-point shooting, which averages 15.9 three-point field goals at 37.4% shooting rate per game on average and at an impressive 37.4% rate overall. Although their field goal percentage may not match Oklahoma City at 47.1%, Dallas excel at drawing fouls and getting to the free throw line; as evidenced by 24 free throw attempts per game and their success rate of 74% may cause concern during close games.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks Game Info
| When: | Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 9:00 PM ET |
| Where: | American Airlines Center |
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| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander PG vs. Luka Doncic PG
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Oklahoma City Thunder is one of the standout performers this season, averaging 30.6 points while making an impactful defensive statement with his impressive defensive skills, such as his 2.3 steals per game and creative playmaking evidenced by 6.1 assists per game and scoring prowess combined into one multifaceted threat on court; yet with his 2.2 turnovers per game providing Dallas Mavericks an avenue of attack against this versatile scorer.
Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks has been nothing short of remarkable this season, averaging 31.1 points while also contributing significantly on the boards with 8 rebounds per game – an outstanding display across his full repertoire of abilities – making up one-third of their offense and providing 7.9 assists per game while playmaking alongside 7.9 turnovers per game against Oklahoma City which excels at defense steals and blocks.
Gilgeous-Alexander and Doncic represent two offensive titans on the court; when these two key players face each other it’s an epic showdown! Both possess incredible offensive prowess which could decide game outcomes; their head-to-head matchup will therefore play an integral part in game results! By either scoring prolifically or masterminding total offense respectively – both could alter momentum at key moments throughout a match up, ultimately leading to its conclusion!
NBA Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total: TBD
As yet, Oklahoma City may come in as slight favorites based on current form and historical performances; more details will emerge once point spread and total odds have been released.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Trends
Oklahoma City has had great success against the spread (ATS), going 7-1-1 over their past nine games and outperforming expectations with ease – evidenced by their perfect record against Dallas at covering spread bets (6-0 against). Their 5 out of 7 total overbets should also indicate high scoring performances that should be considered when placing over/under bets.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Trends
The Mavericks have not been as consistent ATS lately, with only four victories out of six matches at home in which total went over (4-12 record in 16 total home games at American Airlines Center) as concerns mount among bettors who support Dallas; yet 4 of 5 meetings between these teams saw total goes over in each case, suggesting high scoring affairs are the norm when these teams collide.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks 12/2/23 Betting Picks
On statistical and betting trends grounds, Oklahoma City Thunder appears to be an appealing pick, given their strong against-the-spread (ATS) record and ability to perform on the road. Prop bets involving Gilgeous-Alexander for points scored could prove wise given his scoring run this season.
Oklahoma City and Dallas’ struggles at home make Oklahoma City an easy pick when selecting the ideal selection. Over/under bettors might consider betting the over due to both teams’ propensity for scoring high; as for expert handicapping tips, keeping an eye out for injury reports or last minute lineup changes that might significantly change game dynamics is vitally important.
Free Pick & Prediction: Oklahoma City Thunder 122, Dallas Mavericks 117
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