Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Clippers Preview
Betting on today’s Clippers and Mavericks game? Catch the action at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX, as the Mavericks hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on BSSW.
The over/under for this game is set at 233 points, and the Mavericks are the home favorites against the Clippers in a Western conference matchup. Check out BetCoco for Dallas Mavericks – Los Angeles Clippers odds
Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Clippers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Clippers and Mavericks did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Clippers have a record of 2-1. The Clippers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 212 points per game leading to an over/under record of 0-3.
- Although Los Angeles has a straight up record of 2-8 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-8. The team averaged 111 points per game in these games.
- In their last ten games at home, the Mavericks have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 118 points per game in these contests.
- The last five games that Los Angeles was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 0-5 straight up.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Mavericks have a straight up record of 2-1, while going 1-2 against the spread.
Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
As they prepare to face off against the Mavericks, the Clippers are 3-4 overall and are looking to snap a three game losing streak. Away from their home court, the Clippers have a 0-4 record this season, in contrast to their 3-0 record at home.
Los Angeles comes in with an overall ATS record of 3-4 so far this season. The Clippers’ ATS record at home is a perfect 3-0 compared to 0-4 on the road vs. the spread.
The Clippers come in with an over/under record of 4-3-0 for the current season. Across the games they’ve played, the combined scoring average is 234.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 226.4.
Compared to their season average of 113.9 points per game, the Clippers struggled in their previous game. Against the Nets, the Clippers scored 93 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 39.6%. The top scorer for the Clippers was Paul George with 24 points, while Kawhi Leonard also chipped in with 17 points.
Coming into today’s game, the Clippers’ defense is giving up an average of 108.1 points per contest.
In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Clippers defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 51.2% while allowing 33.8% from downtown.
Today, the Mavericks are entering the action with an overall record of 6-2 and have achieved a 2-1 record over their last three games. On the road, the Mavericks have gone 3-1 so far this season compared to their 3-1 mark at home.
Dallas has an ATS record of .500 for the season, and they stand at 4-4 ATS. This season, Dallas has a 3-3 record against the spread when they are the favorites, and they are 1-1 as underdogs.
With more than half of the Mavericks’ games exceeding the over/under lines, their over/under record stands at 6-2-0. Their played games maintain an ongoing average of 245.0 points per game, alongside an average over/under line of 228.1.
In their latest game, the Mavericks offense put up 116 points against the Raptors. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 47.6% and made 17 threes. Luka Doncic led the scoring for the Mavericks, contributing 31 points. Additionally, Kyrie Irving chipped in with 22 points.
Currently, the Mavericks’ defense holds the 20th rank in the NBA, allowing 115.8 points per game.
On two point field goal attempts, the Mavericks’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 56.5% and allowing 35.2% from beyond the arc.
Our prediction for this game is that the Mavericks will come out on top with a projected score of 115-105.
Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Tips
- Take the Mavericks on the moneyline
- The Mavericks should also cover at -2.5
- Our NBA model projects 220 points, and we suggest taking the under
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
- Maxi Kleber – Toe – Doubtful
- Dereck Lively II – Illness – Questionable
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- Mason Plumlee – Knee – Out
- Brandon Boston Jr. – Quadriceps – Out
