Who’s Playing

Oklahoma City @ Dallas

Current Records: Oklahoma City 11-15; Dallas 13-13

What to Know

This Monday, the Oklahoma City Thunder are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 117.58 points per game. Their road trip will continue as they head to American Airlines Center at 8:30 p.m. ET Monday to face off against the Dallas Mavericks. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they’ll have plenty of motivation to get the ‘W.’

The Thunder came up short against the Cleveland Cavaliers this past Saturday, falling 110-102. Despite their defeat, Oklahoma City got to see several of their players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. shooting guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who had 23 points, was the best among equals.

Meanwhile, Dallas has to be aching after a bruising 144-115 loss to the Chicago Bulls this past Saturday. The Mavericks were in a tough position by the half, with the score already sitting at 82-53. A silver lining for them was the play of point guard Spencer Dinwiddie, who had 27 points and eight assists.

The Thunder are expected to lose this next one by 8.5. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 13-6 against the spread when expected to lose.

Oklahoma City is now 11-15 while Dallas sits at 13-13. Oklahoma City is 5-9 after losses this year, the Mavericks 7-5.

How To Watch

• When: Monday at 8:30 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: $15.68

Odds

The Mavericks are a big 8.5-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 an 8.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Oklahoma City have won 17 out of their last 30 games against Dallas.

• Oct 29, 2022 – Oklahoma City 117 vs. Dallas 111
• 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