The LA Clippers (24-24) battle the Dallas Mavericks (25-22) Saturday. Tip from American Airlines Center is set for 2:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Clippers vs. Mavericks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Clippers beat the San Antonio Spurs 131-126 Friday, failing to cover as a 7.5-point favorite. LA is 22-26 against the spread (ATS) on the season and has failed to cover the last 3 in a row, the last 2 on the road. The Clippers’ defense ranks 5th in the NBA in opponents’ points per game (110.8).
The Mavericks beat the Miami Heat on Friday 115-90, easily covering as a 2-point home underdog. It is 16-29-2 ATS this season and 17-7 straight up at home. The Mavs are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 and 1-3 ATS in their last 4. Their defense allows the 10th-fewest points per game (112.2).
The teams have split their previous 2 meetings this season with the Mavs winning by 2 at home and LA winning by 11 at home.
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Clippers at Mavericks odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:11 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Clippers +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Mavericks -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Clippers +1.5 (-108) | Mavericks -1.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Clippers at Mavericks key injuries
Clippers
- G Luke Kennard (calf) out
- G John Wall (abdominal) out
Mavericks
- C Christian Wood (thumb) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Clippers at Mavericks picks and predictions
Prediction
Mavericks 115, Clippers 112
Moneyline
BET MAVERICKS (-120).
The Mavs are a strong 17-7 at home while the Clippers are 11-13 on the road and have lost 3 of their last 4 on the road. Dallas is 2-1 of its last 3 games.
The Mavericks have the league’s 14th-best net rating while the Clippers rank 24th. Dallas has been the better team all season and far better in this scenario. Despite the juice, back MAVERICKS (-120).
Against the spread
PASS.
The Mavs have 3 one-point wins this season, so back the juiced moneyline instead of taking the points here.
Over/Under
BET OVER 224.5 (-112).
The Mavericks and Clippers rank 29th and 23rd respectively in pace, but the Mavs’ offense is among the most efficient in the NBA, ranking 6th in true shooting percentage.
The Clippers also will have both their stars active, so they will have the offensive firepower. The Mavs have gone Over in 3 of their last 4, and the Clippers have gone Over in 2 of their last 3. Considering the Mavs efficient offense and recent trends, back the OVER 224.5 (-112).
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