OKC Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks: NBA Playoffs Game 4 Predictions and Odds

A highly anticipated matchup

The OKC Thunder and Dallas Mavericks are set to square off in Game 4 of their NBA Playoff series on Saturday, May 11th. The Thunder currently hold a 2-1 lead in the series and will be looking to take a commanding 3-1 lead. The Mavericks, on the other hand, will be looking to tie the series and send it back to Dallas for Game 5.

Expert predictions

The experts are predicting a close game on Saturday, with most giving the Thunder a slight edge. ESPN's Stephen A. Smith is predicting a Thunder victory, saying that they are "the better team and they're playing at home." CBS Sports' Ken Berger is also predicting a Thunder win, saying that they "have too much firepower for the Mavericks."

Odds

The oddsmakers are also giving the Thunder a slight edge in Game 4. BetMGM has the Thunder listed as a 5.5-point favorite, while DraftKings has them as a 6-point favorite. The over/under for the game is set at 220.5 points.

Key players to watch

There are a number of key players to watch in this matchup, including: * Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder): Gilgeous-Alexander is the Thunder's leading scorer and has been playing at a high level in the playoffs. He is averaging 28.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game in the series. * Luka Doncic (Mavericks): Doncic is the Mavericks' leading scorer and has also been playing well in the playoffs. He is averaging 31.3 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 9.0 assists per game in the series. * Josh Giddey (Thunder): Giddey is a rising star for the Thunder and has been playing well in the playoffs. He is averaging 14.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game in the series. * Dorian Finney-Smith (Mavericks): Finney-Smith is a key defender for the Mavericks and has been playing well in the playoffs. He is averaging 12.3 points and 6.7 rebounds per game in the series.

Prediction

I am predicting a close game, but I believe that the Thunder will ultimately win. They have the home-court advantage and they have been playing better in the playoffs. The Mavericks are a good team, but I don't think they have enough to beat the Thunder in this series.