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In Game 1 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, the Dallas Mavericks will face the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Mavericks head into their game as a 2.5-point favorite against the Clippers. The point total for the game is 223.
Mavericks vs. Clippers Odds
Point Spread for Mavericks vs. Clippers
The spread for this matchup is set at 2.5 points, with bookmakers listing the Mavericks as the favorite.
Dallas vs. Los Angeles Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Dallas has -142 odds to win the game, while Los Angeles is listed at +120 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 223 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 3:30 PM ET
- Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
- TV: ABC
Mavericks vs. Clippers Betting Trends
The Mavericks have covered the spread 48 times this season (48-34-0). This season, Dallas has won 37 out of the 49 games, or 75.5%, in which it has been favored. Games involving the Mavericks have hit the over 36 times this season.
The Clippers have covered the spread in a game 38 times this season (38-44-0). Los Angeles has been chosen as underdogs in 18 games this year and has walked away with the win five times (27.8%) in those games. Games involving the Clippers have hit the over 36 times this year.
Mavericks vs. Clippers Key Players to Watch
Mavericks
Luka Doncic is averaging 33.9 points, 9.8 assists and 9.2 boards per game. Kyrie Irving’s numbers on the season are 25.6 points, 5.0 boards and 5.2 assists per contest, shooting 49.7% from the field and 41.1% from beyond the arc, with 3.0 made 3-pointers per game (ninth in league). Daniel Gafford’s numbers for the season are 11.0 points, 7.6 boards and 1.6 assists per contest, shooting 72.5% from the field (first in NBA). P.J. Washington is posting 12.9 points, 1.9 assists and 5.6 boards per game.
Clippers
Kawhi Leonard’s averages for the season are 23.7 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists, making 52.5% of his shots from the floor and 41.7% from beyond the arc, with 2.1 triples per game. Paul George averages 22.6 points, 5.2 boards and 3.5 assists, making 47.1% of his shots from the field and 41.3% from 3-point range, with 3.3 triples per contest (sixth in NBA). The Clippers get 16.6 points per game from James Harden, plus 5.1 boards and 8.5 assists. The Clippers receive 11.7 points, 9.2 boards and 1.4 assists per game from Ivica Zubac.
What you need to know about the Mavericks
The Mavericks rank seventh in the NBA with 117.9 points per game this season. At the other end, they rank 20th with 115.6 points allowed per contest. This season, the Mavericks are pulling down 42.9 boards per game (21st-ranked in NBA) and allowing 45.1 rebounds per contest (25th-ranked). The Mavericks are averaging 25.7 assists per game, which ranks them 19th in the NBA in 2023-24.
Offensively Dallas has fared better in home games this season, posting 118.7 points per game, compared to 117.0 per game when playing on the road. Dallas ranks third-best in the NBA by draining 14.6 treys per game. In terms of three-point percentage, it ranks 13th in the league at 36.9%. With 13.1 three-pointers conceded per game, Dallas ranks 18th in the NBA. It is allowing a 36.8% shooting percentage from downtown, which ranks 18th in the league.
The Mavericks have a 7-3 record against the spread while going 7-3 overall over their last 10 contests. Three of Dallas’ last 10 contests have gone over the total. The Mavericks’ offense has been less effective over their last 10 games, racking up 111.2 points a contest compared to the 117.9 they’ve averaged this season. The past 10 games have seen Dallas concede 6.7 fewer points per game (108.9) than its season-long average (115.6).
What you need to know about the Clippers
With 115.6 points scored per game and 112.3 points allowed, the Clippers are 12th in the league on offense and 10th on defense. On the glass, Los Angeles is 19th in the league in rebounds (43.0 per game). It is fifth-best in rebounds allowed (42.2 per game). The Clippers are 20th in the NBA in assists (25.6 per game) in 2023-24.
The Clippers score 115.3 points per game at home, and 115.9 away. The Clippers are 15th in the NBA in 3-pointers made (12.6 per game) and sixth in 3-point percentage (38.1%). Los Angeles gives up 12.9 3-pointers per game and concedes 36.3% from beyond the arc, ranking 14th and 14th, respectively, in the NBA.
The Clippers have gone 6-4 in their past 10 contests, with a 4-6 record against the spread during that span. Four of Los Angeles’ past 10 contests have gone over the total. Over its past 10 games, Los Angeles is scoring 110.5 points per game, 5.1 fewer points than its season average (115.6). While the Clippers are allowing 112.3 points per game in 2023-24, they have improved that mark in their previous 10 games, allowing 108.6 points per contest.
Mavericks vs. Clippers Prediction & Pick
Our pick to win this game is Clippers, and we predict that Clippers will cover the spread (Mavericks -2.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 223 points.
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