The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers play Game 2 of their best-of-seven Western Conference Quarterfinals series Wednesday at the AdventHealth Arena outside of Orlando, Fla., with a 9 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Mavericks-Clippers NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.
Mavericks vs. Clippers: Key injuries
Mavericks
- PG Trey Burke (ankle) probable
- SG Courtney Lee (calf) out
- PF Kristaps Porzingis (knee) questionable
- PF Dwight Powell (Achilles) out
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Mavericks vs. Clippers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 8:30 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Clippers 123, Mavericks 111
Moneyline (ML)
The Clippers (-278) are once again heavy favorites in Game 2. They squeezed out a 118-110 victory in Monday’s Game 1. They’re very healthy, too, getting nearly everyone back at 100%. On the flip side, the Mavericks (+220) saw Porzingis ejected in the third quarter in his playoff debut and he is dealing with a sore knee.
LA will win this one, but they’re too expensive at this price. AVOID.
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The CLIPPERS -6 (-110) were able to hang on for the narrow cover in Game 1, as the Mavericks (+6, -110) misfired on a triple in the closing seconds.
Doncic is a dangerous player and gives Dallas a chance to win at least one in this series, but LA is healthy, and will cover again in this one.
Over/Under (O/U)
OVER 229.5 (-110) is the play here, even if Game 1 was an Under result.
We saw the teams combine for 72 first-quarter points Monday, and 135 points by halftime. A 34-point third-quarter doomed over bettors, and we still almost had an Over. We’ll get an Over in Game 2, and it’s the best play in this one.
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