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 Dallas up 3-2, it 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 4:30 P.M. ET SATURDAY: Oklahoma City won its first five games of the postseason, including the opener in this second-round series. But Dallas won three of the next four games to put itself on the precipice of advancing

In Wednesday's Game 5, the Mavs pretty much coasted to a 104-92 win as 4.5-point road underdogs. Dallas is 3-2 SU and ATS in the series.

The favorite has flipped multiple times in Mavericks vs. Thunder series odds and did so again with Dallas' Game 5 win. BetMGM now has it at Mavericks -375/Thunder +300.

Still, OKC action is outpacing Dallas action in this series.

"The majority of bettors will be rejoicing if the Thunder can come from behind and win the series," BetMGM senior trader Tristan Davis said.

As for Game 6, BetMGM opened at Dallas -4.5 late Wednesday night and dipped to -3.5 (-115) Thursday morning. The line has since seen only juice toggles between Mavs -3.5 (-115) and -3.5 flat, and it's currently -3.5 (-115).

"Sharps moved this down to 3.5, and we are now seeing the majority of money on the Mavs -3.5 and moneyline -175," Davis said.

Check out our updated NBA Las Vegas odds.

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