NBA Playoffs Odds: The Mavs Aims the 8th Seed

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Mavs eliminate Kings and aim for the 8th seed against Memphis

Klay Thompson catches fire and keeps Dallas alive in the Play-In.

The Dallas Mavericks made a bold statement on Wednesday night by defeating the Sacramento Kings 120-106, led by an impressive performance from Klay Thompson, who scored 23 points, including 16 in a blazing second quarter that turned the tide. With this win, the Mavs move on to face the Memphis Grizzlies this Friday, fighting for the 8th seed in the West and a spot in the NBA Playoffs.

For those who keep a close eye on NBA 1st Half Lines, games like these change everything. The savviest bettors know that the odds can swing drastically depending on how key players like Thompson or Davis perform.

Klay’s Personal Revenge

Exactly one year after going 0-for-10 in his last game for Golden State—also in Sacramento—Thompson got his redemption. He knocked down four threes in the second quarter, when Dallas scored 44 points and effectively put the game out of reach.

When it comes to NBA 2nd Half Lines, Thompson’s case is a clear example: one stormy night doesn’t define a career, but one outstanding performance can shift the direction of a team—and the betting lines too.

Davis and company are ready for the Memphis challenge.

Dallas’ new star, Anthony Davis, closed the night with 27 points, playing a key role on offense. The team, which has had a rocky season due to Kyrie Irving’s injury and the departure of Luka Doncic, seems to be finding its rhythm just in time.

Their next test will be on the road in Memphis, where the Mavs will try to punch their ticket to the postseason. The winner of that game will face the Oklahoma City Thunder, the top seed in the West, on Sunday. And if you’re thinking about placing a bet, remember: in the world of NBA playoffs Odds, it all comes down to whether Dallas can deliver another performance like last night.

Sacramento is in crisis once again.

For the Kings, this loss marked a bitter end to a season full of changes: a new coach, the trade of De’Aaron Fox, and now the departure of GM Monte McNair.

But with 18 missed playoff appearances in the last 19 seasons, doubts continue to grow around Sacramento’s future—and their chances of success, at least for now, remain slim.

Thinking about betting on the upcoming Dallas vs. Memphis game? The NBA first-half lines are getting interesting. If Thompson stays hot and Davis continues dominating in the paint, the Mavs could be a brilliant pick.