Thunder vs Mavericks prediction, picks, odds: Luka Doncic ruled out

On November 18, 2024By Littum

The OKC Thunder will host Dallas Mavericks at 6 p.m. Sunday.

OKC (11-2) earned a 99-83 home victory over Phoenix on Friday. The Thunder are on a three-game winning streak despite being without starting center Chet Holmgren (fractured right hip) for that entire stretch.

Dallas (6-7) earned a 110-93 road victory over San Antonio on Saturday. The Mavericks earned a 4-2 series victory over the Thunder in last season’s Western Conference semifinals.

Here’s a preview of the game, including score predictions, odds and injury updates.

Thunder vs. Mavericks prediction, picks

Justin Martinez: OKC 110, Dallas 96

OKC’s lack of size will be an issue when we face Dallas’ big man duo of Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford. But with Luka Doncic as a late scratch, the Thunder should have enough firepower to outlast the short-handed Mavericks.

Thunder vs. Mavericks betting odds

Odds lent by via BetMGM from and including Sunday 17 Nov

Odds: Thunder with 7.5

Above/below: 229.5

Money line: OKC -350 | Dallas +260

Thunder vs. Mavericks damage updates

Thunder: Alex Caruso (right hip strain) is out. Alex Ducas (G League two-way) is out. Isaiah Hartenstein (broken left hand) is out. Chet Holmgren (fracture of the right hip bone) is out. Nikola Topic (left knee surgery) is out. Jaylin Williams (right hamstring strain) is out.

Mavericks: Luka Doncic (right knee contusion) is out. Dante Exum (right wrist surgery) is out. Jazian Gortman (G League two-way) is out.

Expected Thunder starting lineup

(With seasonal average)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 27.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 6.2 assists
Isaiah Joe: 9.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists
Cason Wallace: 6.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.7 steals
Lu Dort: 11.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists
Jalen Williams: 20.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.1 steals

Expected Mavericks starting lineup

Kyrie Irving: 24.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 5 assists
Quentin Grimes: 4.7 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1 assist
Klay Thompson: 14.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists
PJ Washington: 8.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.6 steals
Derek Lively II: 8.9 points, 7 rebounds and 2.1 assists

How to watch Thunder vs. Mavericks

OKC will host Dallas at 6 p.m. Sunday, November 17 on FanDuel Sports Network.

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