Dallas Mavericks (17-9) vs LA Clippers (15-12)
December 19, 2024 at 08:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Dallas Mavericks -4.5 / LA Clippers +4.5 — Over/Under: 228.5
The LA Clippers and Dallas Mavericks meet Thursday 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 Prediction Pick.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers lost to the Nuggets, beat the Jazz, and they play the Grizzlies, Warriors, and Pelicans next. The LA Clippers are averaging 108.3 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 107.9 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Norman Powell is averaging 23.2 points and 3 rebounds, while James Harden is averaging 21.4 points and 6.7 rebounds. Ivica Zubac is the third double-digit scorer and Amir Coffey is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 34.4 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 Thunder, and they play the Trail Blazers, Timberwolves, and Suns next. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 118.5 points on 48.7 percent shooting and allowing 111.7 points on 45 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 28.1 points and 7.9 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 24 points and 4.8 rebounds. Klay Thompson is the third double-digit scorer and PJ Washington is grabbing 8.3 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 37.6 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won 10 of their last 11 road games following a home win.
- The Mavericks have lost each of their last two games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games following a home win.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games against Pacific Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Six of the Clippers’ last seven games as underdogs following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of the Mavericks’ last 10 home games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Dallas Mavericks Player Facts
- Klay Thompson ranks 12th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.0) this season.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- Norman Powell ranks 2nd in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (48.4%) this season.
- James Harden ranks 7th amongst qualified players for assists per game (8.3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Mavericks rank 3rd in the league for Q4 points per game this season (29.1).
- The Mavericks rank T3rd in the league for H2 points per game this season (59.5).
- The Clippers rank 29th in the league for turnover percentage this season (14.8%).
- The Clippers rank 3rd in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (41.5).
LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction
The Mavericks are slowly starting to look like the team we saw back in June, and the Clippers aren’t nearly as good on the road as they are at home. However, this line doesn’t make sense. Luka has already been ruled out and Kyrie is questionable with a shoulder issue. How is this line what it is if the Mavs may be down their two best players? Of course, check the injury report before locking in anything. I’m still grabbing the points with the Clippers.