Play: Dallas Mavericks (Game 557).

Edges for the Mavericks:

• 29-15 ATS away this season, including 2-1 SUATS this postseason

• 6-1 ATS all-time away in this series in the playoffs, including 4-0 ATS when OKC sports a win percentage of greater than .670.

Edges against the Thunder:

• 2-5 SU and 1-6 ATS home in this series as a short favorite of four or fewer points

Conclusion:

With Oklahoma City playing with 7 days of rest, after playing Game One in the opening round against New Orleans with 6 days of rest (a 94-92 win-no-cover), we recommend a 3-unit play on the Dallas Mavericks. We wish you the best of luck today and thank you for your continuing support.

**Selection ratings:
1* free play,
2* quality opinion play,
3* top quality selection,
4* top quality strong selection,
5* top quality exceptional selection,
10* top quality highest rated selection.
Note: Most top selections appear on Marc’s Preferred Picks Executive LTS Service.