Mavericks vs Thunder Series Odds, NBA Playoffs Betting Trends: Everything You Need To Know

Patrick Everson Sports Betting Expert

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Dallas Mavericks vs Oklahoma City Thunder series odds are on the board. And oddsmakers foresee a challenge for the top-seeded Thunder.

With the matchup tied at two games apiece, Oklahoma City is again the favorite in series odds for Mavericks vs. Thunder.

Here's everything you need to know about Mavericks vs Thunder series odds: action, movement and NBA playoffs betting trends. Check back regularly for updates, and use our BetMGM bonus code to get more when you wager.

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No. 5 Dallas Mavericks vs No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder Series Odds

UPDATE 7 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY: Oklahoma City won its first five games of the postseason, including the opener in this second-round series. But Dallas won the next two games to grab a 2-1 lead.

In Monday's Game 4, the Thunder got a road win to even things up. OKC trailed 80-72 with 7:35 remaining, but rallied for a 100-96 victory as a 1.5-point underdog. Both teams are 2-2 ATS, as well, with the SU winner cashing in all four games.

With 2.5 hours until the pivotal Game 5, BetMGM is at Oklahoma City -155/Dallas +130 in Mavericks vs. Thunder series odds. That's a notable shift from the pre-Game 4 price of Dallas -225/Oklahoma City +180.

"We've seen an increase in Thunder backers," BetMGM trader Hal Egeland said. "We'd be happy with a Mavericks series win here."

As for Game 5, BetMGM opened at OKC at -5.5 late Monday night and quickly dipped to -4.5. Tuesday morning marked the low point of Thunder -3.5 (-115), and the line went to -4.5 (-105) Tuesday night.

Since midafternoon today, Oklahoma City has toggled between -4.5 (-105) and -4.5 flat. In national digital wagering (mobile/online), it's solid two-way play at BetMGM. The Thunder are netting 53% of spread bets, while spread money is running dead even.

On the moneyline, the underdog Mavericks (+155) are taking 66% of bets, but moneyline dollars are dead even.

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Patrick Everson

Patrick Everson is a senior reporter for VegasInsider. Based in Las Vegas since 1994, he's worked in the sports betting journalism/content space for more than a decade. He's most known for his deep roster of contacts behind sportsbook counters, providing readers and viewers with the ins-and-outs of how events are being bet. He's also a thought leader in the sports betting space, often appearing on or moderating panels at national conferences. More from Patrick Everson