The Dallas Mavericks take on the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night as part of a slender 5-game slate on the professional hardwood. Both teams boast winning records and will be looking to continue climbing the standings tonight. Los Angeles is on the second night of a back-to-back — could that affect their chances of victory in this matchup? Our NBA expert has picks, predictions and best bets for this Clippers vs Mavericks matchup.
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Los Angeles Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks prediction
The Clippers have struggled mightily in the second night of back-to-backs this season, and having to now take on Luka Doncic looks likely to be a tall order for LA. The Mavs have been superb at home, having won 6 of their 7 games at American Airlines Center, and should be able to give the Clippers all they can handle.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks spread, odds & betting lines
Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook at time of publishing.
Point Spread: Clippers +7, Mavericks -7
Total Points Over/Under: 212.5 points
Money Line Odds: Clippers +235, Mavericks -280
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Los Angeles Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks expert picks
We’ve got 2 standout NBA picks for tonight’s game between the Clippers and Mavericks.
Clippers vs Mavericks point spread pick: Mavericks -7 (-110)
Life without Kawhi Leonard hasn’t been easy, but the Clippers are slowly adjusting to it. Last night they won at Houston 122-106, which is already the 3rd time they beat them this season. None of the starters played more than 29 minutes, so that’s a good sign heading into Dallas on a 2nd night of a back-to-back. The Clippers are 2-1 in that scenario this season and with a 6-3 ATS/SU record in the last 9 against Dallas they have every right to feel optimistic ahead of tonight’s game. John Wall didn’t play against his former team last night, he could return to the line-up in this one.
The Mavs are unbeaten in 5 straight home games, with their latest win coming against the Portland Trail Blazers 117-112. Luka Doncic had yet another monster stat line with 42 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists in that win, he is just a completely different player at home compared to the road. In his last 3 of 4 games against the Clippers he has recorded 45, 51 and 42 points, so we might be in for another one of those games tonight. Can the Mavs cover the big spread though? They are 0-6 ATS in their last 6, plus against LA they are just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 at home.
All 4 meetings last season were decided by 8 points or less, so I’m hesitant to back Dallas to dominate here. The Clippers won the last meeting by 2 points, even if they lose by 6, they still cover the spread here. Let’s take the road team and the extra points here.
Clippers vs Mavericks Over/Under totals pick: Under 212.5 (-110)
Both teams finished under 100 points in that last game they played each other, that actually happened in 2 of the 4 meetings last season, with the highest total being 217 points. The way these teams are playing this season, I’d lean more toward a lower-scoring game here. LA ranks dead last in offensive efficiency and they also play at a bottom-10 pace averaging 100.9 possessions per game. Dallas is even slower than that averaging 97.4 per game ranking 30th in the league.
By now we are used to seeing the Clippers dominate the defensive stats and this season is no exception. They are 3rd in the league in defensive efficiency allowing just the 4th lowest amount of points per game at 107.1 a night. Dallas is just behind them in 5th allowing 107.2 per game, and with the 3 most recent meetings averaging just 209.6 points per game, tonight’s match-up has the under written all over it.
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