Mavericks odds: Defending against Adams, Thunder could be a problem

The Dallas Mavericks head to Oklahoma City to face the Thunder on Jan. 27. Here is a look at the odds and why Steven Adams could give the Mavs fits.

The Dallas Mavericks wrap up their road trip against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday. They split the first two games. Luka Doncic keeps playing at an MVP level. He has scored at least 25 in five straight contests.

The Thunder have won five consecutive games prior to hosting the Mavericks. They are a deep team that continues pushing up the standings. OKC is just one game behind the Rockets and Mavericks for fifth in the West.

It is the first of a back-to-back set for Dallas. The Mavs return home to face the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday.

Here is a look at the odds and everything fans need to know about the game between the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder on Jan. 27.

Start Time

Monday’s showdown gets underway at 8:00 p.m. ET or 7:00 local time in Dallas.

How to watch

Local viewers can catch the action on Fox Sports Southwest-Dallas. Fans living in Oklahoma City should tune in to Fox Sports Oklahoma to see the game.

Watch online

Fans can stream it on Hulu Live or Fox Sports Go in both local markets. The rest should check out NBA League Pass.

Odds

Injury update

The Mavericks could get Ryan Broekhoff back on Monday. He broke his leg on Dec. 29 against the Lakers. Broekhoff is listed as probable on the NBA’s official injury report. Dwight Powell (Achilles) is out for the season.

The Thunder will be without Andre Roberson (knee), Terrance Ferguson (personal) and Abdel Nader (ankle) on Monday. Nerlens Noel is questionable to play with a head injury.

Supporters should check on the statuses of Broekhoff and Noel as tipoff approaches.

Storyline to follow: Debut of Cauley-Stein?

The Dallas Mavericks officially traded a second round pick for Willie Cauley-Stein on Saturday. The center did not report in time for practice in Oklahoma City on Sunday. That puts his status for the game in question.

The Mavs are going to need the seven-footer on Monday. Steven Adams is one of the most physical presences in the paint. Playing small with Kristaps Porzingis starting at the five could cause issues for Dallas. Keep an eye on Cauley-Stein’s status and potential production on Monday.

The Smoking Cuban will be back with plenty more after the game including analysis on the Dallas Mavericks that fans crave, so keep checking back with us regularly.