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In Game 3 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, the Dallas Mavericks will face the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Mavericks take the court as 4.5-point favorites against the Clippers. The matchup’s over/under is set at 212.5.
Mavericks vs. Clippers Odds
Point Spread for Mavericks vs. Clippers
The spread for this matchup is set at 4.5 points, with sportsbooks listing the Mavericks as the favorite.
Dallas vs. Los Angeles Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Dallas has -185 odds to win the game, while Los Angeles is listed at +154 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 212.5 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Friday, April 26, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
- Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas
- TV: ESPN
Mavericks vs. Clippers Betting Trends
The Mavericks are 48-34-0 against the spread this season. This season, Dallas has won 37 out of the 49 games, or 75.5%, in which it has been favored. Mavericks games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 36 times this season.
The Clippers have covered the spread 38 times over 82 games with a set spread. 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. This year, Clippers games have hit the over 36 times.
Mavericks vs. Clippers Key Players to Watch
Mavericks
Luka Doncic is posting 33.9 points, 9.8 assists and 9.2 boards per contest. Kyrie Irving posts 25.6 points, 5.0 boards and 5.2 assists per game, shooting 49.7% from the floor and 41.1% from beyond the arc, with 3.0 made 3-pointers per game (ninth in league). Daniel Gafford posts 11.0 points, 7.6 boards and 1.6 assists per contest, shooting 72.5% from the floor (first in NBA). P.J. Washington’s numbers for the season are 12.9 points, 5.6 boards and 1.9 assists per contest, shooting 43.6% from the field and 32.0% from downtown, with 1.8 made 3-pointers per contest.
Clippers
Kawhi Leonard averages 23.7 points, 6.1 boards and 3.6 assists, making 52.5% of his shots from the floor and 41.7% from 3-point range, with 2.1 triples per game. Paul George gets 22.6 points, 5.2 boards and 3.5 assists per game, plus 1.5 steals (sixth in league) and 0.5 blocks. The Clippers receive 16.6 points, 5.1 boards and 8.5 assists per game from James Harden. Ivica Zubac gets the Clippers 11.7 points, 9.2 boards and 1.4 assists per contest, plus 0.3 steals and 1.2 blocks.
What you need to know about the Mavericks
With 117.9 points per game on offense, the Mavericks rank seventh in the NBA. At the other end of the court, they cede 115.6 points per contest, which ranks 20th in the league. This year, the Mavericks are grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game (21st-ranked in NBA) and allowing 45.1 rebounds per contest (25th-ranked). The Mavericks rank 19th in the NBA with 25.7 dimes per game.
Dallas is putting up 118.7 points per game this year at home, which is 1.7 more points than it is averaging away from home (117.0). Dallas is top-five this season in three-point shooting, ranking third-best in the league with 14.6 treys per game. Meanwhile, it ranks 13th with a 36.9% shooting percentage from downtown. Dallas ranks 18th in the NBA with 13.1 threes allowed per game so far this year. Meanwhile, it ranks 18th with a 36.8% shooting percentage allowed from beyond the arc.
The Mavericks are 6-4 against the spread and 6-4 overall over their past 10 games. In Dallas’ past 10 games, it has gone over the total twice. The Mavericks have seen a decrease in scoring lately, racking up 107.3 points per game in their last 10 outings, 10.6 points fewer than the 117.9 they’ve scored this season. Dallas’ defense has been tough as of late, as the team has allowed 108.1 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 115.6 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
What you need to know about the Clippers
The Clippers put up 115.6 points per game and give up 112.3, making them 12th in the NBA on offense and 10th defensively. In 2023-24, Los Angeles is 19th in the NBA in rebounds (43.0 per game) and fifth-best in rebounds conceded (42.2). The Clippers are 20th in the NBA in assists (25.6 per game) in 2023-24.
In 2023-24 the Clippers are averaging 0.6 fewer points per game at home (115.3) than away (115.9). At 12.6 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 38.1% from downtown, the Clippers are 15th and sixth in the NBA, respectively, in those categories. 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 5-5 over their past 10 games, with a 4-6 record against the spread during that span. Three of Los Angeles’ last 10 outings have hit the over. Los Angeles has performed worse offensively over its last 10 games, generating 107.7 points per contest, 7.9 fewer points its than season average of 115.6. In their last 10 games, the Clippers are allowing 106.4 points per contest, compared to their season average of 112.3 points allowed.
Mavericks vs. Clippers Prediction & Pick
Our prediction to win this game is Mavericks, and we predict that Clippers will cover the spread (Mavericks -4.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 212.5 points.
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