The AI Model has been on fire in the NBA Playoffs. With the next few games on the slate, it’ll look to continue to produce winners.
The Oklahoma City Thunder continue to dominate defensively in this series. Therefore, our computers have Game 2 between the Mavericks and Thunder finishing with 218 points. However, the total for this game at Bet365, one of our top betting sites, is currently 218.5. We’ll gladly bet the Under!
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NBA Pick: Under 218.5 (-110) at Bet365
Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Thursday, May 09, 2024 – 09:30 PM ET at Paycom Center
Dominant Defense
In the playoffs, the Thunder have allowed no more than 101.1 points per 100 possessions in any game. They’ve also added at least 18.4% of turnovers in four straight games while holding their opponent to no higher than a 51.5% effective field goal percentage in any of their playoff games.
Dallas’ Defense Will Make Adjustments
There will be some Game 2 adjustments from the Mavericks. Dallas has now allowed at least 36.5% of offensive rebounds in three straight games. That can’t happen if the Mavericks want to compete.
They also just allowed a playoffs-high 127.6 points per 100 possessions to the Thunder in Game 1. That rate will likely take a dip in Game 2.
NBA Computer Pick
Let’s take the Under at -110 NBA odds, thanks to the AI Model’s recommendation.
NBA Pick: Under 218.5 (-110) at Bet365 (check our Bet365 Review)
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