Los Angeles Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction
| Game Time | 8:30 pm EST |
| Los Angeles Clippers Line | +5 |
| Dallas Mavericks Line | -5 |
| Total | 225.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Los Angeles Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
In this rematch of last season’s Western Conference Finals, the Dallas Mavericks are hosting the Los Angeles Clippers. The Mavs have been red-hot lately, as they have lost only once in their last nine games, and are coming off a huge win in Golden State, where both teams broke the NBA record for most triples made in a single game. On the other hand, the Clippers are coming off three straight losses, and have fallen off the playoff picture of the West, and are looking to bounce back tonight.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report: Jaden Hardy, Naji Marshall, Dante Exum are out
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report: Terance Mann, Derrick Jones, Kobe Brown, PJ Tucker and Kawhi Leonard are out
Dallas Mavericks Form and Trends
The Mavs have a 17-9 record this season and are sitting on the 4th place of the West. The Mavs are 15-10-1 against the spread and 14-11-1 in over/under. Dallas has an 8-3 home record, and are 7-4 against the spread, with a +4.5-point differential. The Mavs are 8-1 in their last 9 games and 7-2 against the spread. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 games.
The Mavericks are coming off a 143-133 win in Golden State, as they made 21 triples on a 51% shooting, and they were even better in shooting from the field, with 61%. Luka Doncic led Dallas’ offense with his best game of the season, scoring 45 points with 6 triples, leading the team also in rebounding with 11, and in assists made with 13.
Doncic leads the Mavs in scoring with 28.9 points, adding 8.6 rebounds and a team-high 8.2 assists per game. Kyrie Irving adds 23.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.3 assists.
Los Angeles Clippers Recent Form and Trends
The Los Angeles Clippers have a 14-12 record this season and are tied with the Lakers on the 9th place of the Western Conference. The Clippers are 15-10-1 against the spread and 10-16 in over/under. The Clips have a 9-6 home record and are 9-6 against the spread, with a +1.9-point differential. The Clippers are coming off three consecutive losses. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 home games.
The Clippers are coming off a 98-120 loss in Denver, as they got torched by the Nuggets who shot 55% from the field, while the Clippers shot with 45%. Norman Powell and Kevin Porter Jr led LA’s offense with 16 points apiece.
Norman Powell leads the Clips in scoring with 23.2 points, shooting with 48.9% from the field and 47.4% from downtown. James Harden adds 21.4 points, 6.7 rebounds and a team-high 8.4 assists.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Mavs average 119.5 points per game, which is the 4th-best in the NBA. They shoot 49.1% from the field, which is the 4th-best in the NBA, and 38.2% from beyond the arc (7th). Defensively, the Mavs allow 112.5 points per game, which is 14th in the league.
Offensively, the Clippers are scoring 108.3 points per game, which is just 24th in the league. They shoot 46.2% from the field (14th) and 36.9% from beyond the arc (13th). Defensively, they rank 5th in the NBA, allowing 107.8 points per game.
The Mavs are 4-1 in their last 5 meetings against the Clippers, and are also 4-1 against the spread. Both teams are 2-2 against the spread in their previous 4 meetings in Dallas. Over is 3-0 in their last 3 meetings.
Prediction
In this Los Angeles Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction, the Mavericks are coming as -5 home favorites. The Mavs are the better team and also in a better form lately, so they are rightfully favored. On the other hand, the Clippers are playing their first game of a three-game road trip, and they have been below average on the road this season. This is a rematch of last season’s Western Conference Finals, and in their three games in Dallas, the Mavs went 2-1. The Mavs also had one extra day of rest, so the value here lies with the home team. Take the Dallas Mavericks and lay the points at home. Nick’s Pick: Dallas Mavericks -5
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