Mavericks vs. Clippers NBA Playoffs Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for May 3

Mavericks vs. Clippers Game Info

• Date: Friday, May 3, 2024
• Time: 9:30 PM ET
• Venue: American Airlines Center -- Dallas, Texas
• Coverage: ESPN, BSSW, and BSSC

The Los Angeles Clippers are 8-point underdogs heading into a decisive Game 6 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on Friday, tipping off at 9:30 PM ET on ESPN, BSSW, and BSSC. The Mavericks are ahead 3-2 in the series. The matchup has an over/under of 208.5.

Mavericks vs. Clippers Odds & Spread

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Mavericks vs. Clippers Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Mavericks win (58.3%)

Mavericks vs. Clippers Betting Trends

• The Mavericks have compiled a 48-34-0 record against the spread this season.
• The Clippers are 38-43-1 against the spread this year.
• This season, Mavericks games have hit the over 37 times.
• Clippers games this year have gone over the point total 45.1% of the time (37 out of 82 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, Dallas has played worse when playing at home, covering 21 times in 41 home games, and 27 times in 41 road games.
• In terms of point totals, the Mavericks hit the over less often when playing at home, as they've eclipsed the total 16 times in 41 opportunities this season (39%). In away games, they have hit the over 21 times in 41 opportunities (51.2%).
• Los Angeles' winning percentage against the spread at home is .439 (18-22-1). On the road, it is .488 (20-21-0).
• Clippers games have gone above the over/under less frequently at home (18 times out of 41) than away (19 of 41) this season.

Mavericks Leaders

• Luka Doncic's numbers on the season are 33.9 points, 9.2 rebounds and 9.8 assists per game, shooting 48.7% from the floor and 38.2% from beyond the arc, with an average of 4.1 made treys (second in NBA).
• Kyrie Irving averages 25.6 points, 5 rebounds and 5.2 assists.
• Daniel Gafford averages 11 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists, shooting 72.5% from the floor (first in league).
• P.J. Washington is averaging 12.9 points, 1.9 assists and 5.6 rebounds.
• Derrick Jones Jr. is averaging 8.6 points, 1 assists and 3.3 boards.

Clippers Leaders

• Per game, Paul George gets the Clippers 22.6 points, 5.2 boards and 3.5 assists. He also averages 1.5 steals (sixth in league) and 0.5 blocks.
• The Clippers receive 16.6 points per game from James Harden, plus 5.1 boards and 8.5 assists.
• The Clippers are getting 11.7 points, 9.2 boards and 1.4 assists per game from Ivica Zubac.
• Russell Westbrook averages 11.1 points, 5 boards and 4.5 assists. He is sinking 45.4% of his shots from the floor.
• The Clippers are receiving 13.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game from Norman Powell.

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