Doncic Out as Thunder Host Mavericks: Picks, Props & Odds (Nov 17)
A key Western Conference matchup sees the OKC Thunder (11-2) hosting the Dallas Mavericks (6-7) without star Luka Doncic. The Thunder opened as 4.5-point favorites but the line moved to -7 after Doncic (illness) was ruled out.
The Thunder hold the NBA's best defense (100.8 rating) and top Net Rating (+12.7). They're coming off an impressive 99-83 win over Phoenix where they limited the Suns to just 83 points.
Dallas went 4-8 without Doncic last season, with all losses coming by 7+ points. Key matchups include:
- Kyrie Irving (DAL) vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC)
- Irving's points prop increased from 21.5 to 35.5 after Doncic news
- SGA leads scoring props at 31.5 points
The spread sits at OKC -7 at most books, with the total ranging from 228.5 to 229.5. Prior to Doncic being ruled out, the public heavily backed Dallas (80% of bets) as 4.5-point underdogs.
Prediction: Thunder -4.5 (-156)
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