Mavericks vs. Clippers Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for March 21

Mavericks vs. Clippers Game Info

• Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
• Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: American Airlines Center -- Dallas, Texas
• Coverage: KFAA, KTLA, and FDSSC

The Dallas Mavericks (23-47) host the Los Angeles Clippers (34-36) after losing 10 home games in a row. The Clippers are favored by 7 points in the contest, which tips at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The matchup has an over/under of 234.5.

Mavericks vs. Clippers Odds & Spread

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Mavericks vs. Clippers Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Clippers win (68.8%)

Mavericks vs. Clippers Betting Trends

• The Clippers are 37-33-0 against the spread this season.
• The Mavericks have played 70 games, with 29 wins against the spread.
• Games involving the Clippers have hit the over 38 times this season.
• Mavericks games this year have gone over the point total 45.7% of the time (32 out of 70 games with a set point total).
• Los Angeles has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered 18 times in 34 opportunities when playing at home, and it has covered 19 times in 36 opportunities on the road.
• The Clippers have eclipsed the over/under more consistently at home, hitting the over in 19 of 34 home matchups (55.9%). On the road, they have hit the over in 19 of 36 games (52.8%).
• This year, Dallas is 16-18-1 at home against the spread (.457 winning percentage). Away, it is 13-22-0 ATS (.371).
• In terms of the over/under, Mavericks games have gone over more often at home (18 of 35, 51.4%) than away (14 of 35, 40%).

Clippers Leaders

• Kawhi Leonard is averaging 28.2 points, 3.6 assists and 6.4 boards.
• John Collins averages 13.8 points, 5.3 boards and 1 assists, shooting 55.6% from the floor and 41.1% from beyond the arc, with 1.3 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Kris Dunn is averaging 7.7 points, 3.6 assists and 3.4 rebounds.
• Darius Garland is averaging 18.2 points, 2.4 boards and 6.8 assists.
• Brook Lopez averages 7.6 points, 3.1 boards and 1.2 assists, shooting 41.2% from the field and 34.6% from beyond the arc, with 1.4 made 3-pointers per game.

Mavericks Leaders

• Per game, Cooper Flagg gets the Mavericks 20.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.5 assists. He also averages 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks.
• Per game, Naji Marshall provides the Mavericks 15.1 points, 4.8 boards and 3.2 assists. He also averages 1 steal and 0.1 blocks.
• P.J. Washington averages 14.2 points, 7 rebounds and 1.9 assists. He is making 44.5% of his shots from the field and 32.2% from beyond the arc, with 1.3 triples per contest.
• The Mavericks receive 12.8 points per game from Brandon Williams, plus 2.9 boards and 3.8 assists.
• Per game, Max Christie gives the Mavericks 12.7 points, 3.3 boards and 2.1 assists, plus 0.6 steals and 0.3 blocks.

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