Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis (April 23rd)
Clippers vs Maverics Odds, a game not to lose in a pivotal Western Conference matchup! The Mavericks currently hold a 2-1 advantage in the season series. Can they extend their lead, or will the Clippers bounce back at home? Dive into these Clippers vs Maverics odds with our betting insights, AI picks, key player stats, and matchup analysis to inform your wagers on this exciting NBA clash!
Last Meeting: The Los Angeles Clippers pulled off a surprising 109-97 victory over the Mavericks in their most recent matchup. Despite being 3.5-point underdogs, the Clippers dominated early, outscoring Dallas 34-22 in the first quarter. The game also fell short of the over/under line (221.5 points) with a combined score of 206 points. James Harden led the Clippers’ offense with 28 points and 6 three-pointers, while Luka Doncic paced the Mavericks with 33 points.
Betting Trends:
- Mavericks as Favorites: Today, the tables are turned as the Dallas Mavericks enter the game favored by 2 points. Historically, Dallas has fared well as favorites, compiling a winning record (38-14) and covering the spread in most of those games (33-19).
- Scoring Trends: The under has hit in the Mavericks’ last four games, and today’s over/under line (216.5 points) is lower than their season average. The Clippers’ games have also trended towards the under recently, with the under hitting in their last three games.
- Team Records: The Mavericks currently hold a winning record overall (50-32) and sit comfortably in 5th place in the Western Conference. The Clippers boast a similar record (51-31) and occupy the 4th spot in the West.
Game Information
| Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Clippers |
| Location of the Game: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles |
| Date and Time: Tuesday, April 23rd 10:00 ET |
| Reason: 2024 NBA Western Conference Play-off |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
These are the NBA Computer Picks for tonight’s NBA Schedule game:
| TEAM | SERIES | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| Mavericks | 0 | 117 | 237 | SPREAD LAC +2 |
MONEYLINE LAC +115 |
TOTAL OVER 216.5 |
| Clippers | 1 | 120 | ||||
- AI Picks: Los Angeles Clippers 120 – Dallas Mavericks 11
- Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Clippers +2 | ML Clippers +115 | OVER 216.5
Clippers vs Maverics Odds
Next, we have the NBA odds for this NBA Matchup.
Dallas Mavericks Game Analysis
- Offensive Juggernauts: The Mavericks boast a potent offense, ranking 3rd in the NBA in three-point shooting (14.6 made threes per game) and averaging a respectable 117.9 points per game overall. Even on the road, they maintain a strong scoring average of 116.5 points per contest. Luka Doncic leads the charge, averaging a stellar 33.9 points and 9.8 assists per season. He’s been especially hot lately, averaging 33.7 points, 8.3 assists, and a triple-double threat with 11.3 rebounds per game over his last three outings. Kyrie Irving has complemented Doncic well, shooting a blistering 54.2% from the field and 45.5% from three in his last three games, translating to an average of 24.7 points per contest.
- Defensive Woes: While their offense is a strength, the Mavericks’ defense needs work. They rank a lowly 20th in the NBA, allowing 115.6 points per game overall. This weakness is even more pronounced on the road, where they surrender an average of 116.1 points per contest. While they’ve shown slight improvement defensively over their last five games (allowing 109.4 points per game), they still struggle to contain opponents from beyond the arc, ranking 20th in the league in opponent three-point percentage allowed (36.9%).
Injury Report:
Accordng to the NBA Injury Report there are no Injuries Reported
Los Angeles Clippers Game Analysis
- Efficient Offense: Despite ranking a middling 12th in the NBA in scoring average (115.6 points per game), the Clippers excel in offensive efficiency. They boast the 6th best field goal percentage in the league and rank highly in three-point shooting. This efficiency is particularly evident at home, where their scoring average dips slightly to 115.2 points per game (15th in the NBA). Bones Hyland has provided a spark lately, averaging 21.3 points, 3.3 three-pointers, 5.7 assists, and 6 rebounds per game over his last five outings. However, the Clippers might be without star Kawhi Leonard (knee injury – questionable), who averages 23.7 points per game this season.
- Elite Defense: The Clippers’ true strength lies in their defense. They rank a solid 10th in the NBA overall, allowing just 112.2 points per game. This defensive dominance is even more pronounced at home, where they hold opponents to a stingy 112.0 points per contest (15th in the league). Their recent defensive performance has been particularly impressive, ranking 5th in field goal percentage allowed (43.2%) and boasting the league’s best three-point defense (holding opponents to just 27% from beyond the arc) over their last five games.
Injury Report:
- Kawhi Leonard (Knee – Questionable) this can affect the NBA player stats
Can the Clippers’ elite defense hold off the Mavericks’ offensive firepower, or will the potential absence of Kawhi Leonard hinder their scoring efforts?
Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Clippers Head-toHead
- Clippers Hold Slight Home Edge: In their last three home matchups against the Mavericks, the Clippers have a winning record (2-1).
- Mavericks Dominate Against the Spread: However, when looking at the spread, the Mavericks have dominated recently, going a perfect 3-0 against the spread in their last three meetings with the Clippers.
- Scoring Trends: The last five meetings between these two teams have been lower-scoring affairs, with an under/over record of 1-4 and an average of 223 points per game.
Will the Mavericks continue their dominance against the spread, or can the Clippers leverage their home court advantage to secure a victory? Look no further for a complete analysis of recent trends and historical matchups to inform your bets on this exciting NBA showdown!
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