Los Angeles Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks Preview
Don’t miss out on the NBA showdown between the Mavericks and Clippers. The game is starting at 10:30 ET on NBA, and it’s hosted by the Clippers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. Get ready to place your bets!
The Mavericks are favored in this Western conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 237.5 points. Check out BetCoco for Los Angeles Clippers – Dallas Mavericks odds
Los Angeles Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Mavericks have faced off vs. the Clippers as the favorite, they have gone 2-1. The over/under record in the five most recent head to head games between the Mavericks and Clippers is 1-4 with an average of 222 points per game. The last three times that the Mavericks have been on the road vs. the Clippers, the over/under record is 2-3.
- Across their last five road contests, Dallas has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 121 points per game.
- Across their five previous home games, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-3 while averaging 112 points per game.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 0-5 straight up.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Mavericks have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction
Facing the Clippers today, the Mavericks look to maintain their record above .500, which currently stands at 10-5. On the road this season, the Mavericks have posted a 6-3 record, whereas they have a 4-2 record at home.
In terms of the spread, Dallas currently holds an ATS record of 8-7, which is above .500. The Mavericks have two straight ATS losses as the underdog and are 7-5 vs. the spread as the favorite.
For this season, the Mavericks has an over/under record of 11-4-0. Their games have an ongoing average of 245.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 234.5.
Compared to their season average of 121.5 points per game, the Mavericks struggled in their previous game. Against the Lakers, the Mavericks scored 104 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 39.6%. Luka Doncic led the scoring for the Mavericks, contributing 30 points. Additionally, Kyrie Irving chipped in with 28 points.
Looking at the Mavericks defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 119.1 points per game (24th).
Inside the arc, the Mavericks defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 57.5% and 36.4% from three-point territory.
Today, the Clippers are entering the action with an overall record of 6-8 and have achieved a 1-2 record over their last three games. At this time, the team’s rank is 11th in the Western Conference, and they are also 5th in the Pacific division.
So far, Los Angeles’ ATS record is below .500 at 5-9. On the road, the Clippers have an ATS record of 2-6, as opposed to a 3-3 record against the spread when playing at home.
The over/under record for Los Angeles is currently 5-9-0, and they have witnessed six consecutive games staying below the over/under lines. The games they’ve played have an ongoing average of 234.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 227.1.
The Clippers’ offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 106 points versus the Pelicans. During the game, they attempted 37 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 45.7%. Paul George led the team in scoring, putting up 34 points. Additionally, Kawhi Leonard contributed 20 points for the Clippers.
This season, the Clippers defense has been impressive, holding the 8th position in the league while permitting an average of 109.6 points per contest.
Los Angeles’ defense is currently forcing 14.1 turnovers per game, which is 19th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 24th in blocked shots, with an average of 4.4 rejections per game.
Based on our projections, we have the Mavericks coming out on top by a score of 116-106.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Tips
- Take the Mavericks on the moneyline
- The Mavericks should also cover at -1.5
- Our NBA model projects 222 points, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- Mason Plumlee – Knee – Out
- Brandon Boston Jr. – Quadriceps – Out
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
- Maxi Kleber – Toe – Out
- Dereck Lively II – Back – Out
