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

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

    OKC (11-2) earned a 99-83 home victory over Phoenix on Friday. The Thunder are on a three-game win streak despite being without starting center Chet Holmgren (right iliac wing fracture) the entire stretch.

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

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

    More: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and OKC Thunder roll past Suns in NBA Cup opener

    Thunder vs. Mavericks prediction, picks

    Justin Martinez: OKC 110, Dallas 96

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

    More: How OKC Thunder made small-ball lineups work even before Chet Holmgren’s injury

    Thunder vs. Mavericks betting

    Odds courtesy of via BetMGM as of Sunday, November 17

    Chances: Thunder with 7.5

    Top/bottom: 229.5

    Moneyline: OKC-350 | Dallas +260

    More: OKC Thunder schedule: dates, times, TV channels for 2024-25 NBA season

    Thunder vs. Mavericks injury updates

    Thunder: Alex Caruso (right hip injury) is out. Alex Ducas (two-way G League) is out. Isaiah Hartenstein (left hand fracture) is out. Chet Holmgren (right iliac wing fracture) is out. Nikola Topic (left knee operation) is out. Jaylin Williams (right hamstring injury) is out.

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

    More: Jalen Williams appears ‘everywhere’ for the OKC Thunder as the centers battle injuries

    Projected Thunder starting lineup

    (With seasonal averages)

    • 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

    More: OKC Thunder stat breakdown: Record steals, 3-point increase in early season trends

    Mavericks projected 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
    • Dereck Lively II: 8.9 points, 7 rebounds and 2.1 assists

    More: NBA journeyman Jeff Green still cherishes “fun” times during the early days with OKC Thunder

    How Thunder vs. Mavericks to watch

    OKC hosts Dallas on Sunday, November 17 at 6:00 PM on FanDuel Sports Network.

    More: Why OKC will always be the ‘home’ of Lindy Waters III after the Thunder-Warriors trade

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