NEWSLETTER
The Dallas Mavericks are slight 3-point favorites in Game 5 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, beginning at 10:00 PM ET on TNT. The series is tied 2-2. The matchup has a point total of 209.
Mavericks vs. Clippers Odds
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Mavericks and Clippers Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread
The Mavericks have a 27-15 record against the spread this season when favored by 3 points or more.
In games this year in which they were an underdog by 3 points or more, the Clippers have a 5-8 record against the spread.
The two teams average a combined 24.5 more points per game, 233.5, than this game’s over/under of 209 points.
Opponents of these two teams have averaged a combined 227.9 points per game, 18.9 more than the point total for this game.
The Mavericks’ average point total in matchups this year is 233.5, 24.5 points higher than the over/under in this game.
The average point total for Los Angeles this year is 19.0 points higher than this game’s over/under.
Dallas has a 48-34-0 record against the spread this season.
The Clippers have a 38-44-0 record against the spread this year.
Mavericks Stats & Insights
The Mavericks average 117.9 points per game (seventh in the league) while giving up 115.6 per outing (20th in the NBA). They have a +181 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 2.3 points per game.
The 42.9 rebounds per game the Mavericks average rank 21st in the league, and are 2.2 fewer than the 45.1 their opponents pull down per outing.
Dallas knocks down 14.6 three-pointers per game (third-most in the league) at a 36.9% rate (13th in the NBA), compared to the 13.1 per game its opponents make at a 36.8% rate.
The Mavericks’ 118.4 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 10th in the NBA, and the 116.2 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 17th in the league.
The Mavericks’ offense has been much better in home games (118.7 PPG) compared to away games (117.0 PPG). Similarly, their defense has been better at home (115.0 PPG allowed) compared to away games (116.2 PPG allowed).
Clippers Stats & Insights
The Clippers have a +269 scoring differential, topping opponents by 3.3 points per game. They’re putting up 115.6 points per game, 12th in the league, and are giving up 112.3 per outing to rank 10th in the NBA.
Los Angeles ranks 19th in the NBA at 43.0 rebounds per game. That’s similar to the 42.2 its opponents average.
The Clippers knock down 12.6 three-pointers per game (15th in the league) compared to their opponents’ 12.9. They shoot 38.1% from deep, and their opponents shoot 36.3%.
The Clippers rank fourth in the NBA with 119.7 points scored per 100 possessions, and 18th defensively with 116.3 points conceded per 100 possessions.
Los Angeles scores 115.3 points per game at home, and 115.9 on the road.
Mavericks Key Players to Watch
Luka Doncic averages 33.9 points and 9.2 rebounds per game, with 9.8 assists.
The Mavericks get 4.1 three-pointers per game out of Doncic.
Doncic averages 1.4 steals per game, while Daniel Gafford has 2.1 blocks per contest.
Clippers Key Players to Watch
Paul George racks up 22.6 points per game. He also contributes 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game this season.
This season, Ivica Zubac has a statline that includes 11.7 points, 1.4 assists and 9.2 rebounds per game.
George knocks down 3.3 threes per game.
The Clippers’ defensive efforts get a lift from George (1.5 steals per game) and Zubac (1.2 blocks per game).
Mavericks vs. Clippers Prediction
Over (209)
Clippers 117 – Mavericks 113
