Mavericks vs. Clippers Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets for NBA Playoffs Game 1 – Sunday, April 21, 2024

The Los Angeles Clippers are slight 3-point underdogs for Game 1 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, beginning at 3:30 PM ET on ABC. The matchup has an over/under of 222.5.

Mavericks vs. Clippers Odds

  • Mavericks odds to win: -148
  • Clippers odds to win: +124
  • Spread: Mavericks (-3)
  • Total: 222.5
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    Game Time and Information

  • When: Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 3:30 PM ET
  • Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
  • TV: ABC
  • Who Will Win Mavericks vs. Clippers?

    Mavericks and Clippers Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread

    In games this season they were favored by 3 points or more, the Mavericks have a 27-15 record against the spread.

    The Clippers are 5-8 against the spread when an underdog by 3 points or more this season.

    The two teams average a combined 11.0 more points per game (233.5) than this matchup’s over/under of 222.5 points.

    Dallas and Los Angeles have seen its opponents average a combined 5.4 more points per game than the point total of 222.5 set for this game.

    The Mavericks’ average total in outings this year has been 233.5, 11.0 points higher than the total in this particular game.

    The average over/under for Los Angeles’ games this season is 5.5 more points than the point total of 222.5 in this outing.

    Dallas is 48-34-0 against the spread this season.

    The Clippers are 38-44-0 ATS this year.

    Mavericks Stats & Insights

    The Mavericks are outscoring opponents by 2.3 points per game with a +181 scoring differential overall. They put up 117.9 points per game (seventh in the NBA) and allow 115.6 per contest (20th in the league).

    The Mavericks lose the rebound battle by an average of 2.2 boards. They are recording 42.9 rebounds per game (21st in the league) compared to their opponents’ 45.1 per outing.

    Dallas knocks down 14.6 three-pointers per game (third-most in the league) while shooting 36.9% from beyond the arc (13th in the NBA). It is making 1.5 more threes per outing than its opponents, who drain 13.1 per game while shooting 36.8%.

    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 when playing at home (118.7 PPG) compared to road games (117.0 PPG). Similarly, their defense has been better when playing at home (115.0 PPG allowed) when compared to away games (116.2 PPG allowed).

    Clippers Stats & Insights

    The Clippers put up 115.6 points per game (12th in league) while giving up 112.3 per outing (10th in NBA). They have a +269 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 3.3 points per game.

    Los Angeles ranks 19th in the league at 43.0 rebounds per game. That’s similar to the 42.2 its opponents average.

    The Clippers make 12.6 three-pointers per game (15th in the league) at a 38.1% rate (sixth-best in NBA), compared to the 12.9 their opponents make, shooting 36.3% from deep.

    The Clippers score 119.7 points per 100 possessions (fourth in league), while giving up 116.3 points per 100 possessions (18th in NBA).

    In 2023-24 Los Angeles is scoring 0.6 fewer points per game at home (115.3) than on the road (115.9).

    Mavericks Key Players to Watch

    Luka Doncic averages 33.9 points and 9.2 rebounds and 9.8 assists per game.

    Doncic makes more threes per game than any other (active) member of the Mavericks, knocking down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 4.1 per contest.

    Doncic averages 1.4 steals per game, while Daniel Gafford has 2.1 blocks per contest.

    Clippers Key Players to Watch

    Paul George puts up 22.6 points per game. He also adds 5.2 rebounds per outing and 3.5 assists per contest.

    This season, Ivica Zubac has a statline of 11.7 points, 1.4 assists and 9.2 rebounds per game.

    George hits 3.3 treys 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

  • Pick ATS: Clippers (+ 3)
  • Pick OU:

    Over (222.5)

  • Prediction:
    Clippers 117 – Mavericks 113
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