Oklahoma City Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction: The Mavericks are much more experienced

Prediction for the NBA Oklahoma City Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks match which will take place on May 8th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

The Thunder had a huge and unexpected success, winning the regular season in the West. It seemed that the young team would not be as good in the playoffs, but in the first round, they caught New Orleans entirely unprepared for the postseason. Oklahoma ignored the Pelicans, taking both games home and two on the road.

Based on the results of the first series, it's worth noting that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who confirmed that he can be the team's leader not only in the regular season, is in the Thunder lineup. 

The Mavericks improved their defensive play in the regular season's second half. The Texans' efforts were reflected in their first-round playoff series against the Clippers. Jason Kidd's team took advantage of Kawhi Leonard's injury, surrendering more than 101 points in just two games in the series, winning 4:2.

Oklahoma's success in the series with New Orleans should not be overestimated. The Pelicans played without Zion Williamson and were simply not ready to compete. The Thunder will have a much tougher time in the series against Dallas. The Mavericks are much more experienced and balanced than the Pelicans and will give Oklahoma trouble from the first game.