The Dallas Mavericks will take on the Los Angeles Clippers Tuesday in Game 5 of their Western Conference Quarterfinals series at AdventHealth Arena in Reunion, Fla. for a 9 p.m. ET tip-off. The series is tie 2-2 after a crazy overtime win by the Mavs Sunday. We analyze the Mavericks-Clippers NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.
Mavericks vs. Clippers: Key injuries
Mavericks
- PF Kristaps Porzingis (knee) questionable
- C Dwight Powell (Achilles) out
- SG Courtney Lee (calf) out
- G Luka Doncic (ankle) probable
- PG Trey Burke (ankle) probable
Clippers
- PG Patrick Beverley (calf) doubtful
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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 10:15 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Clippers 125, Mavericks 116
Moneyline (ML)
The CLIPPERS (-278) head into Game 5 as big moneyline favorites over the Mavericks (+220). Los Angeles is simply the better team in this series and were one shot away Sunday from leading 3-1.
Look for the CLIPPERS (-278) to bounce back after Game 4 and take this game with relative ease Tuesday night.
Hoops Hype:
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The CLIPPERS -6.5 (-110) are three-basket favorites over the Mavericks on the spread. While the Mavericks (+6.5, -110) have surprised of late in the win column, they haven’t been strong against the spread, failing to cover the spread in 12 of their last 18 games.
Los Angeles, on the other hand, has been much better against the spread. They’ve covered the spread in 14 of their last 20 games. Considering the stakes of this game, look for the Clippers to come out aggressive and win by at least 7 points.
Over/Under (O/U)
The point total for Game 5 is set at 235.5 points, which feels about right considering how special these offenses can be on any given night. Dallas has scored at least 122 points in each of the last three games, while Los Angeles has scored at least 114 points in all four games of this series.
Once again, look for the OVER 235.5 (-110) to hit in Game 5.
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