Clippers vs. Mavericks: Betting Odds, Expert Picks & Predictions
The LA Clippers (34-36) visit the Dallas Mavericks (23-47) on Saturday. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The season series stands tied at 1-1.
Odds and lines
BetMGM lists the Clippers as favorites. The moneyline shows Clippers -275 and Mavericks +220. The spread sits Clippers -7.5 (-105) and Mavericks +7.5 (-1115). The total is 234.5 (O/U both -110).
Recent form and game context
Los Angeles lost back-to-back games at New Orleans on Wednesday and Thursday. The Clippers failed to cover both spreads. The Under cashed in both contests.
In Thursday’s game, LA made 19 of 32 free throws, a 59 percent clip. The Clippers have dropped four straight games. They failed to reach 110 points in three of those losses.
Dallas was beaten 135-120 by Atlanta on Wednesday. The Mavericks were an 8.5-point home underdog. They failed to cover and the 239.5 total went over.
The Mavs committed 19 turnovers and allowed Atlanta to shoot 54 percent from the field. Dallas has lost consecutive games and surrendered at least 132 points per game in those defeats.
The teams last met on Nov. 29. Dallas won 114-110 and covered as a 9-point road underdog. That game also cleared the 223.5 total.
In that November meeting, F Cooper Flagg scored 35 points and grabbed eight boards. Klay Thompson came off the bench for 23 points. Dallas turned 18 Clippers turnovers into 20 points.
Injury report
- Clippers: G Bradley Beal (hip) out.
- Clippers: F Kawhi Leonard (ankle) questionable.
- Clippers: F/G Bennedict Mathurin (toe) out.
- Clippers: C Yanic Konan Niederhauser (foot) out.
- Mavericks: G Kyrie Irving (knee) out.
- Mavericks: C Dereck Lively II (foot) out.
- Mavericks: F Caleb Martin (heel) questionable.
For the latest changes, consult the official NBA injury report before wagering.
Picks and predictions
For readers interested in Clippers vs. Mavericks: Betting Odds, Expert Picks & Predictions, here is our assessment. The projected final score is Clippers 114, Mavericks 106.
We will pass on the heavy road favorite moneyline. The Clippers are better on paper, but the ML risk is high. Instead, lean Los Angeles -7.5 (-105).
Los Angeles has covered 13 of its last 20 games. Dallas is 7-13 ATS over its last 20. Season ATS marks favor the Clippers 37-33 over Dallas’ 30-40.
Clippers are 3-1 ATS in their last four meetings with Dallas. Kawhi Leonard’s questionable status tempers confidence. If Leonard plays, the spread pick becomes a stronger play.
Also consider the Under 234.5 (-110). The Under is 7-3 in Dallas’ last 10 games. The Mavericks are 39-31 Under this season. The Clippers have seen five straight Unders.
Two of the last three meetings in Dallas also hit the Under. With Leonard possibly sidelined, expect a slower, defense-first game. Neither side should surpass 115 points easily.
Where to follow updates
Check Filmogaz.com for updated odds and late injury news. Always confirm lines before placing bets.
