Oklahoma City Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks NBA Predictions Picks and Odds 01/23/25

On Thursday(01/23), the Oklahoma City Thunder(35-7) will clash against the Dallas Mavericks(23-20) in an NBA Regular-Season affair. The Thunder are 1st in the Western Conference, whereas the Mavericks are seventh in the West. Learn about the analysis and predictions related to this Western Conference affair here.

Where to watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks

When and where can you catch this exciting NBA game? Here is information about the list of broadcasters.

Date: 01/23
Time: 7:00 PM (CT)
Location: Paycom Center (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)
Where to watch: The match is available via the NBA League Pass.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks Preview

The Thunder are on fire

The Thunder will enter the affair after a battle against the Utah Jazz. The youngest roster has signaled the shift of landscape in the league. They are arguably the most effective two-way squad in the league. They have put up 116.4 points a game(9th) and have given up just 103.6 PPG(best). The team has done this incredible job without their star Chet Holmgren, speaking volumes about their depth. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a legitimate MVP candidate while Jalen Williams is also rapidly developing into an MVP candidate. The Thunder could cruise through the weakened Western Conference in the playoffs.

The Mavs need Luka Doncic

The Mavericks will come into this tilt after a match-up against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The team lost its rhythm when Doncic and Kyrie Irving were out of the rotation due to injuries. While Irving has returned, Doncic remains without a timetable to return. As a result, their offense has been up and down, and the team is missing their former sixth man Tim Hardaway Jr. who would have been a great help this season. In contrast, Spencer Dinwiddie is inconsistent whereas the frontline has missed the toughness of Dereck Lively II, but at the same time, Daniel Gafford has done his job.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks Prediction

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks: Numbers

Oklahoma City Thunder Recent Games(Excluding the Jazz tilt):

Won 127-101 against the Brooklyn Nets.
Lost 98-106 against the Dallas Mavericks.
Won 134-114 against the Denver Nuggets.

Key stats:

The Thunder have committed just 12.1 turnovers per game(2nd).
The Thunder’s +12.8 Points Differential is by far the best.
Jaylin Williams is averaging over 6 rebounds a game in January.

Dallas Mavericks’s latest games(Excluding Timberwolves tilt):

Lost 105-110 against the Dallas Mavericks
Won 106-98 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Lost 116-119 against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Key stats:

The Mavericks are 5-3 in back-to-back games.
The Mavericks are 10-12 on the road.
Spencer Dinwiddie has scored in single figures during five games in January(at the time of writing)

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks– Final Prediction and Additional Information

Both teams will exhausted after playing on the previous night. While the Thunder would be an automatic pick to win this game because of their record, the Doncic-less Mavs did beat them just a few days ago. However, I fancy the Thunder’s chances of clinching a big win here after an easy game against the Utah Jazz. The total can be lower than 215 points here and the Mavs may struggle getting past 100.

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Shubham Singh

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Hi, I am Shubham. I am currently an NBA Predictions Writer on The Playoffs. I enjoy this job because it helps keep me in the loop about the game I love while fulfilling the pleasure I derive from stats. I got into NBA writing through social media interactions in the mid-2010s as I shared my takes on young talents such as D’Angelo Russell. I hope you enjoy reading my pieces as much as Dennis Rodman loved rebounding the basketball!