The Clippers host the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, May 1. Today’s game is set for 10:00 ET and will be shown on TNT. Dallas comes into this game as 3-point favorites with the total set at 208.5. Keep reading to get our Clippers vs. Mavericks player props and predictions.
Clippers vs. Mavericks Odds
- Spread: Mavericks -3
- Total 208.5
Odds via FanDuel SportsBook. New To FanDuel? Check out our FanDuel Sportsbook Review to find out how to redeem a $1,000 risk-free bet!
Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, May 1
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles CA
- TV: TNT
Mavericks Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Mavericks have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Mavericks offense has averaged 109 points per game while allowing an average of 104. Dallas posted an overall record of 7-3 while going 7-3 ATS.
- Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, Dallas has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
Clippers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Clippers have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Across the Clippers last five home games, the team averaged 107 points per game while allowing 106. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 3-2 straight-up.
- Through their last three games as the underdog, the Clippers have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
Heading into the most recent game of this series, it was the Clippers that came out on top, picking up a 116-111 win over the Mavericks. Los Angeles was actually a 7-point underdog heading into the game, and they easily covered the spread. The Clippers got off to a great start, outscoring the Mavericks 39-16 in the 1st quarter. The over/under line for the game was 209.5 points, and the teams combined to score 227.
Both James Harden and Paul George had big games for the Clippers, as they both finished with 33 points. Harden knocked down 80% of his threes, while George made 7 threes and shot 70% from beyond the arc. Kyrie Irving led all scorers with 40 points, and he also had 6 made threes. The Clippers made 18 threes as a team, and shot 62.1% from beyond the arc.
Will the Mavericks Find a Way to Win in Los Angeles?
In their games this season, the Mavericks have averaged a combined 232.1 points per game, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 208.5. In their games, the average O/U line has been 233.9.
Dallas has an over/under record of 38-48 this season, with all of their games having higher O/U lines than 208.5. In their most recent game against the Clippers, the teams combined for 227 points, going over the O/U line of 209.5.
For the season, the Mavericks are 50-36 against the spread, including a road ATS record of 28-15. As the favorite, they have gone 34-20 ATS and 39-15 straight-up.
The Mavericks are currently in 5th place in the Western Conference with a record of 50-32. In the Southwest Division, they are in 1st place.
In their last game, the Mavericks lost to the Clippers by a score of 116-111. Dallas was favored by 7 points in that game, giving them an ATS loss.
Offensively, the Mavericks are the 8th ranked scoring team this season, at 117.9 points per game. They have been a below-average scoring team in terms of efficiency, as they have scored below the league average in 47.6% of their games. Dallas is one of the most up-tempo teams in the league, averaging 99.6 possessions per game.
Luka Doncic is averaging 29 points per game in his last four games while hitting 38.6% of his shots from the field. In these games, he averaged 9.8 rebounds and 8.5 assists. For the season, he is averaging 4.1 made threes per game on a shooting percentage of 38.2%. Kyrie Irving has averaged 28.8 points per game in his last four games on a shooting percentage of 51.3% from the field and 48.5% from beyond the arc.
So far this season, the Mavericks’ defense has been middle of the road, ranking 18th in points allowed per game at 115.0. This is a unit that has been consistent, as they are 19th in points allowed at home and 16th on the road. Over their last five games, they have been slightly better, ranking 15th in points allowed during that span.
One area where opponents have had success against the Mavericks is from three-point range. On the season, opposing teams are shooting 37% from beyond the arc, which is 20th in the NBA. Over their last five games, that number has been even worse, with opponents shooting 42.9% from three.
Overall, opposing teams have scored more than their season average in 61% of games against the Mavericks. However, they have done a good job of defending inside the arc, ranking 13th in two-point shooting percentage allowed.
Can the Clippers Offense Score Enough at Home?
In games where the Clippers have been the underdog this season, the O/U record is 7-15, and their average scoring margin is -6.3 points per game. As the underdog, their ATS record is 19-24, and they have gone 8-14 at home and 21-22 on the road.
For the season, the Clippers have an O/U record of 39-46-1, and their games have averaged a combined 226.8 points per game. Today’s O/U line is 208.5, and the Clippers have played in games with higher O/U lines in all of their games.
Los Angeles’ last game against the Mavericks resulted in a 116-111 win for the Clippers. In that game, the O/U line was 209.5, and the Clippers were 7-point underdogs going into the game.
The Clippers’ ATS record for the season is 40-46, and they have covered the spread in their last three games as the underdog. At home, they are 19-24 ATS, while their road ATS record is 21-22.
Currently, the Clippers are 4th in the Western Conference with a record of 51-31. Against Western Conference opponents, they are 30-22 and 21-9 against non-conference teams. In the Pacific Division, they are in 1st place.
Overall, the Clippers are averaging 115.6 points per game this season, which is 12th in the NBA. Their scoring average at home is 114.7 points per contest, which is 15th in the league. Los Angeles is near the bottom of the league in pace, averaging just 96.6 possessions per game.
James Harden has been playing well of late for the Clippers, averaging 26 points per game over his last four games while shooting 54.1% from the field. In these games, he has hit 4.2 threes per game. Paul George is averaging 21 points per game in his last four games while hitting 3.5 threes per contest. For the season, George has averaged 22.6 points per game, and Kawhi Leonard is averaging 23.7 points per game.
Coming into tonight’s game, the Clippers are 11th in the league in points allowed per game, giving up 111.8. Over their last five games, they have been even better, ranking 7th in the league at 104.2.
On the season, Los Angeles has done a good job of defending the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot just 36.1% from beyond the arc. In terms of steals, the Clippers are 9th in the NBA at 7.8 per contest.
When it comes to rebounds, they are 21st in the league at 43 per game. In terms of blocked shots, they are 16th at 5.0 per contest.
Clippers vs. Mavericks Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Paul George and his points prop of 24.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -109 while the under is at -125. Based on our projections, Paul George is expected to go 9/20 from the field, resulting in 26 points. We recommend taking the over on his prop bet, which offers a payout of -109.
- The Prop: Paul George Over 24.5 Points (-109)
Clippers vs. Mavericks Predictions
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +3, the Clippers is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 208.5, and our model projects the Mavericks and Clippers to reach a combined total of 236 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
The Pick: Clippers +3 | at Fanduel Sportsbook