Thunder Mavericks Western Conference Semifinals Game 5 Preview May 15

Thunder -4.5 favorites against Mavericks in Game 5 of NBA Playoffs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder with 34 points. Bet $5+ Get $200!

In the upcoming Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs, the Oklahoma City Thunder are set to face off against the Dallas Mavericks. The Thunder are currently favored by 4.5 points over the Mavericks, with a point total of 213 set for the game.

In their recent matchup on Monday, the Thunder emerged victorious with a score of 100-96. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with an impressive 34 points, while P.J. Washington scored 21 points for the Mavericks. The Thunder covered the spread in that game, and the total points scored fell under the set over/under.

Looking at the betting odds, the Thunder are favored by 4.5 points with a total of 213 points for the game. In terms of trends, the Thunder have a strong record of 46 wins against the spread in 82 games this season. They have also covered the spread 25 out of 40 times as favorites of 4.5 points or more. On the other hand, the Mavericks have a 48-34-0 record against the spread this year.

In their last 10 games, the Thunder have an 8-2 record and are 7-3 against the spread. The Mavericks, on the other hand, have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games, covering the spread in 6 of those games. The average total points scored in the Thunder's last 10 games is 216.4, while the Mavericks' average is 117.9 points per game.

When it comes to the over/under trends, the Thunder and their opponents have hit the over on the total of 213 points in 68 games this season. The Mavericks have also seen 69 games with a combined score over 213 points. The point total for this game is significantly lower than the average points per game for both teams, with the Thunder averaging 120.1 points and the Mavericks averaging 117.9 points per game.

In terms of team leaders, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the Thunder with 30.1 points per game, while Luka Doncic leads the Mavericks with 33.9 points per game. Both teams have strong offensive leaders who will play a crucial role in determining the outcome of this matchup.

Overall, the upcoming Game 5 between the Thunder and the Mavericks promises to be an exciting and closely contested battle. With both teams showcasing strong performances in their recent games, it will be interesting to see who comes out on top in this crucial playoff matchup.