Clippers vs. Mavericks NBA Playoffs Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for April 21

Clippers vs. Mavericks Game Info

• Date: Sunday, April 21, 2024
• Time: 3:30 PM ET
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena -- Los Angeles, California
• Coverage: ABC

The Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Clippers take the court to begin the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. The Mavericks are favored by 3 points in the contest, which will be broadcast on ABC at 3:30 PM ET. The over/under is set at 222 in the matchup.

Clippers vs. Mavericks Odds & Spread

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Clippers vs. Mavericks Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Clippers win (62.5%)

Clippers vs. Mavericks Betting Trends

• The Mavericks have registered a 48-34-0 record against the spread this season.
• The Clippers have 38 wins against the spread in 82 games this year.
• This season, Mavericks games have hit the over 37 times.
• Clippers games this year have hit the over 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.
• At home, the Mavericks eclipse the total 39% of the time (16 of 41 games). They hit the over more often in road games, topping the total in 51.2% of games (21 of 41).
• Los Angeles' winning percentage against the spread at home is .439 (18-22-1). On the road, it is .488 (20-21-0).
• Looking at the over/under, Clippers games have gone over 18 of 41 times at home (43.9%), and 19 of 41 on the road (46.3%).

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 field and 38.2% from downtown, with an average of 4.1 made treys (second in league).
• Kyrie Irving is averaging 25.6 points, 5.2 assists and 5 rebounds.
• Daniel Gafford is averaging 11 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.9 steals and 2.1 blocked shots (sixth in league).
• P.J. Washington's numbers on the season are 12.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, shooting 43.6% from the field and 32% from downtown, with an average of 1.8 made 3-pointers.
• Tim Hardaway Jr. is averaging 14.4 points, 1.8 assists and 3.2 boards.

Clippers Leaders

• Per game, Kawhi Leonard provides the Clippers 23.7 points, 6.1 boards and 3.6 assists. He also averages 1.6 steals (fifth in NBA) and 0.9 blocks.
• The Clippers are getting 22.6 points, 5.2 boards and 3.5 assists per game from Paul George.
• The Clippers are getting 16.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 8.5 assists per game from James Harden.
• The Clippers get 11.7 points per game from Ivica Zubac, plus 9.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists.
• Per game, Russell Westbrook provides the Clippers 11.1 points, 5 boards and 4.5 assists, plus 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocks.

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