Oklahoma City Thunder on the ML.
Early Info Move.
Game 558.
6:30 PM PST/9:30 PM EST.
My friends, the Oklahoma City aren’t in the second round of the playoffs by accident. They are the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference and breezed through, or should I say trampled over the New Orleans Pelicans in the first round, sweeping them 4-0. They enter this Rd. 2 matchup well rested and well prepared. They closed out the series New Orleans on April 29, giving them four extra days to get ready for this round. To say they are streaking, would be an understatement. Oklahoma City has won nine consecutive games straight up, and seven of the last eight ATS. This is a team that was absolutely money at home this season, sporting a 35-8 record at the Paycom Center. They have taken three of four meetings straight up this season with Dallas, going back a bit, six of the last eight overall matchups SU. Oh, by the way, they've also covered eight of the last 10 against this opponent. Speaking of which, the Mavericks played well in the opening round, taking down the Clippers in six-games. Both teams are amongst the best in the league in scoring, as the Mavericks average over 117.9 points per game and the Thunder average 120.1 points per game. However offensively, Oklahoma City is significantly more accurate overall from the field, from downtown, and from the line. To make matters worse for the visitors, the home team also possesses the more frustrating and stingier defense. Inside and out, the Thunder are the better squad. I am releasing this game early. So just do err on the side of caution, take Oklahoma City on the money line. Thank you.