Mavericks vs. Thunder Game 1 Spread Pick
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As the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder are set to clash on May 7 at 9:30 p.m. ET in Oklahoma City, OK, the betting landscape offers an interesting avenue for seasoned bettors.
In what promises to be a compelling opening matchup, the Thunder will host the Mavericks in Game 1, looking to capitalize on their home-court advantage. The betting lines reflect a tightly contested game ahead, with the moneyline favoring the Thunder at -162 and the spread set at OKC -3.5. This game’s dynamics are further enhanced when examining the total, with an over/under set at 218.5, indicating expectations of a moderately high-scoring affair.
Dallas and Oklahoma City are No. 2 and No. 3 in the NBA in cover rate entering Tuesday. The Thunder have owned the series lately, posting an 8-2 ATS mark over the last 10 meetings.
Tonight, a PRO System cashing 58% of picks submitted a Mavericks vs. Thunder prediction — and it’s the same side sharps are betting.
Mavericks vs Thunder NBA Prediction | Game 1 Spread Pick
Diving deeper into the spread betting for this game, Thunder -3.5 spread stands out as a sharp bet.
Tuesday’s betting recommendation is buoyed by a confluence of sharp action and signals from our PRO Systems. Sharp action, a clear indicator of professional bettors’ influence, has been observed leaning toward the Thunder, suggesting confidence in their ability to cover the spread.
Further strengthening the case for Thunder -3.5 spread is the signal from the PRO Systems, specifically the NBA Playoffs: More Money on Favorites system, which boasts a 58% win rate and a 13% ROI.
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This system has highlighted the Thunder -3.5 spread as a smart pick, underlining that more money is being wagered on the Thunder than betting tickets. This discrepancy is a telltale sign of big-money bettors backing the Thunder, possibly due to insights that give them confidence in a sufficient margin of victory over the Mavs.
PRO Report Pick: Thunder Against the Spread
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