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LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction NBA Picks 12/21/24
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Dallas Mavericks (17-10) vs LA Clippers (16-12)
December 21, 2024 at 08:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Dallas Mavericks -3.5 / LA Clippers +3.5 — Over/Under: 219.5
The LA Clippers and Dallas Mavericks meet Saturday in NBA action at the American Airlines Center. Here’s an LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction. This article will include an LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks Pick.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers beat the Jazz and Mavericks, and they play the Grizzlies, Warriors, and Pelicans next. The LA Clippers are averaging 109.9 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 107.4 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Norman Powell is averaging 23.7 points and 3.2 rebounds, while James Harden is averaging 22.2 points and 6.4 rebounds. Ivica Zubac is the third double-digit scorer and Amir Coffey is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Warriors, lost to the Clippers, and they play the Trail Blazers, Timberwolves, and Suns next. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 118.6 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 112.7 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 28.9 points and 8.2 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 23.9 points and 4.7 rebounds. Klay Thompson is the third double-digit scorer and PJ Washington is grabbing 8.1 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 37.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Mavericks have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Clippers have won each of their last five games after winning as underdogs.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last six games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Clippers’ last six night games at American Airlines Center following a road win has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Mavericks’ last four home night games following a home loss has gone UNDER the total points line.
LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction
The Dallas Mavericks are once again getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, but this line again makes no sense. The Mavs are still dealing with a banged-up Luka and Kyrie. Luka has been ruled out for this game and while Kyrie is expected to play he’s dealing with a shoulder issue. The LA Clippers just smoked the Mavs on Thursday, and they’re a profitable 17-10-1 ATS on the season. I can’t lay chalk with the Mavs in this spot, the same way I couldn’t on Thursday. Clippers and points for me.
