OKC Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks: Picks, odds for playoff series
The 1-seeded OKC Thunder will face the No. 5 Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA playoffs.
Game 1 of the best-of-seven series is set for 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in OKC (TNT). The Thunder won the regular-season series, 3-1.
OKC advanced past the first round with a sweep of the No. 8 New Orleans Pelicans. Dallas advanced with a 4-2 win over the No. 4 Los Angeles Clippers.
Here's a look at how the secondround matchup is projected to play out:
The Oklahoman: OKC, 4-3
Justin Martinez writes: "Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are lethal on offense, and Dallas' defense has improved significantly since it added Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington at the trade deadline. Still, I'm giving OKC the edge. Lu Dort will at least make life difficult for Doncic, and Chet Holmgren will prevent any finishes in the paint. Then there's the scoring duo of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, which will put Dallas' improved rim protection to the test. OKC is also deeper, and it has a head coaching advantage with Mark Daigneault. Give me the Thunder."
DraftKings: OKC (-140) is the favorite to win the second-round playoff series vs Dallas
OKC is a -140 favorite to beat Dallas in the second round of the playoffs.
• Series winner: OKC -140 | Dallas +120
• Win in 4: OKC +900 | Dallas +1300
• Win in 5: OKC +450 | Dallas +900
• Win in 6: OKC +550 | Dallas +400
• Win in 7: OKC +340 | Dallas +650
BetMGM: OKC (-3.5) is favored to beat Dallas in Game 1
OKC is a 3.5-point favorite to win Game 1 on Tuesday.
• Over/under: 214.5
• Moneyline: OKC -160 | Dallas +135
ESPN: OKC has a 63.3% chance to beat Dallas in Game 1
ESPN gives OKC a 63.3% chance to beat Dallas in Game 1 on Tuesday.
OKC Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks NBA playoff series schedule
• Game 1: 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in OKC (TNT)
• Game 2: 8:30 p.m. Thursday in OKC (ESPN)
• Game 3: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, in Dallas (ABC)
• Game 4: 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 13, in Dallas (TNT)
• Game 5 (if necessary): TBD Wednesday, May 15, in OKC (TNT)
• Game 6 (if necessary): 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18, in Dallas (ESPN)
• Game 7 (if necessary): 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 20, in OKC (TNT)