Mavericks vs Thunder Prediction and NBA Tips - 29 October 2026
Last updated: Oct 29, 2026, 1:45AM | Published: Oct 28, 2026, 3:06PM
The Dallas Mavericks will sqaure off with the Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action at American Airlines Center on Thursday, starting at 12:30pm AEDT.
Led by star players Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving and P.J. Washington, the Mavericks are aiming to beat a Thunder side that includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jared McCain and Ajay Mitchell.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Mavericks vs Thunder game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Dallas vs Oklahoma City NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Thunder a 72% chance of winning against the Mavericks at American Airlines Center.
Mavericks vs Thunder: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at American Airlines Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Mavericks $2.56, Thunder $1.54
- Line: Mavericks +5.5 ($1.88), Thunder -5.5 ($1.94)
- Total (Over/Under 227.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Mavericks at $2.56 and the Thunder at $1.54.
The Mavericks are listed as 5.5-point underdogs against the Thunder, with odds of $1.88 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Thunder (-5.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.94.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 227.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Mavericks (+5.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 227.5-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Mavericks vs Thunder: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Oklahoma City at $1.54 with Bet365
- Line: Mavericks +5.5 at $1.88 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 227.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Mavericks vs Thunder: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Mavericks vs Thunder at American Airlines Center this Thursday is the Thunder winning 117-111.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Dallas vs Oklahoma City game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Mavericks vs Thunder prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Dallas vs Oklahoma City match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips for every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Mavericks vs Thunder: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Mavericks and Thunder at American Airlines Center is scheduled to commence at 12:30pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Dallas Mavericks vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Thursday 29 October 2026
- Time: 12:30pm AEDT
- Venue: American Airlines Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Dallas vs Oklahoma City predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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