Who’s Playing

Oklahoma City @ Dallas

Current Records: Oklahoma City 2-3; Dallas 2-2

What to Know

The Oklahoma City Thunder have enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they must head out on the road. They will take on the Dallas Mavericks at 9 p.m. ET Saturday at American Airlines Center. The Thunder aren’t expected to win, but seeing as the odds didn’t stop them last game, maybe the team has another upset up their sleeve.

OKC picked up a 118-110 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday. Oklahoma City can attribute much of their success to small forward Luguentz Dort, who had 21 points, and shooting guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who had 24 points and six assists in addition to five boards. Dort had some trouble finding his footing against Los Angeles this past Tuesday, so this was a step in the right direction. Dort’s points were the most he has had all year.

Meanwhile, it may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Dallas ultimately got the result they were hoping for on Thursday with a 129-125 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Kudos to the oddsmakers for accurately forecasting both the winner and the close margin. Point guard Luka Doncic had a stellar game for Dallas as he dropped a triple-double on 41 points, 14 assists, and 11 rebounds. The matchup made it Doncic’s fourth in a row with at least 32 points. Like Dort, that was also the most points Doncic has had this season.

The wins brought Oklahoma City up to 2-3 and the Mavericks to 2-2. A pair of offensive stats to keep an eye on: The Thunder have only been able to knock down 42.70% percent of their shots, which is the fourth lowest field goal percentage in the league. Dallas’ offense has more to brag about, as they they enter the game with a 49.40% field goal percentage, which is the best in the league. We’ll see if their 6.70% advantage translates to a win.

How To Watch

• When: Saturday at 9 p.m. ET
• Where: American Airlines Center — Dallas, Texas
• TV: Bally Sports Oklahoma
• Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• Follow: CBS Sports App
• Ticket Cost: $30.00

Odds

The Mavericks are a big 10.5-point favorite against the Thunder, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 10.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Oklahoma City have won 16 out of their last 29 games against Dallas.

• Feb 02, 2022 – Oklahoma City 120 vs. Dallas 114
• Jan 17, 2022 – Dallas 104 vs. Oklahoma City 102
• Jan 02, 2022 – Dallas 95 vs. Oklahoma City 86
• Dec 12, 2021 – Dallas 103 vs. Oklahoma City 84
• Mar 29, 2021 – Dallas 127 vs. Oklahoma City 106
• Mar 11, 2021 – Oklahoma City 116 vs. Dallas 108
• Mar 03, 2021 – Dallas 87 vs. Oklahoma City 78
• Jan 27, 2020 – Dallas 107 vs. Oklahoma City 97
• Dec 31, 2019 – Oklahoma City 106 vs. Dallas 101
• Mar 31, 2019 – Dallas 106 vs. Oklahoma City 103
• Dec 31, 2018 – Oklahoma City 122 vs. Dallas 102
• Dec 30, 2018 – Dallas 105 vs. Oklahoma City 103
• Nov 10, 2018 – Dallas 111 vs. Oklahoma City 96
• Feb 28, 2018 – Oklahoma City 111 vs. Dallas 110
• Dec 31, 2017 – Dallas 116 vs. Oklahoma City 113
• Nov 25, 2017 – Dallas 97 vs. Oklahoma City 81
• Nov 12, 2017 – Oklahoma City 112 vs. Dallas 99
• Mar 27, 2017 – Oklahoma City 92 vs. Dallas 91
• Mar 05, 2017 – Dallas 104 vs. Oklahoma City 89
• Jan 26, 2017 – Oklahoma City 109 vs. Dallas 98
• Apr 25, 2016 – Oklahoma City 118 vs. Dallas 104
• Apr 23, 2016 – Oklahoma City 119 vs. Dallas 108
• Apr 21, 2016 – Oklahoma City 131 vs. Dallas 102
• Apr 18, 2016 – Dallas 85 vs. Oklahoma City 84
• Apr 16, 2016 – Oklahoma City 108 vs. Dallas 70
• Feb 24, 2016 – Oklahoma City 116 vs. Dallas 103
• Jan 22, 2016 – Oklahoma City 109 vs. Dallas 106
• Jan 13, 2016 – Oklahoma City 108 vs. Dallas 89
• Nov 22, 2015 – Oklahoma City 117 vs. Dallas 114