Oklahoma City annihilated Dallas, 108-70, in Game 1 as the Mavericks had a shooting percentage of just .298 and Dirk Nowitzki was their only player in double figures with 18 points. Normally, a team that gets humiliated in the playoffs is generally a good bet in the next game, but the Mavericks were so outmatched that it's difficult to see them bouncing back with just one day of rest and J.J. Barea out with a groin injury. Russell Westbrook scored 24 points and Kevin Durant added 23 points in Saturday's win. Also, Enes Kanter recorded 16 points and 13 rebounds. The Thunder is 5-1 ATS its last six games after at least a 10-point win and won't let up in this matchup. Play the Thunder.
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NBA
Dallas at Oklahoma City
April 18, 2016
8:05 PM Eastern
1.5 units on Oklahoma City -13.5 (-105) (risk 1.5 to return 2.93)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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