Clippers vs. Mavericks Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for February 8 (LA Spoils Kyrie Irving's Dallas Debut)

Clippers vs. Mavericks Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for February 8 (LA Spoils Kyrie Irving's Dallas Debut)

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Clippers vs. Mavericks Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2023
  • Time: 10:00 PM ET
  • Venue: Crypto.com Arena -- Los Angeles, California
  • Coverage: ESPN, BSSW, and BSSC

The 2022-23 NBA season continues on Wednesday with nine more games, including a battle between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers. The Mavericks rank sixth in the Western Conference with a 29-26 record, while the Clippers check in fourth with a respectable 31-26 record.

Dallas enters as a victor in three of its last four games following a 124-111 win over the Utah Jazz on Monday. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles has now won five of its last seven games thanks to a 124-116 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday. Which Western Conference contender will win tonight?

Clippers vs. Mavericks Odds & Spread

  • All NBA betting lines, odds and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
  • Moneyline: LAC: (-340) | DAL: (+275)
  • Spread: LAC: -8 (-110) | DAL: +8 (-110)
  • Total: 220.5 -- Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)

The Clippers enter this contest as clear home favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 10 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 220.5 points, which ranks as the lowest of Wednesday's projected totals.

Clippers vs Mavericks Betting Information
Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline
Clippers -7.5 - - 220.5 -110 -110 -310 250

Clippers vs. Mavericks Betting Trends

  • The Clippers put together a 38-42-2 ATS record last year.
  • The Mavericks covered every time (3-0) as underdogs of 7.5 points or greater last year.
  • Last season, 40 Clippers games hit the over.
  • Out of 82 Mavericks games last season, 31 went over the total.

Clippers vs. Mavericks Prediction & Pick

NBA fans will have their eyes on this one as point guard Kyrie Irving plays in his first game since being traded from Brooklyn to Dallas. He likely won't be playing with Luka Doncic, though, as the MVP candidate is listed as doubtful with a heel injury. He's been sidelined for each of the last two games.

Playing against a dominant Clipper's defense won't make things any easier, either. They rank ninth in defensive efficiency and allow only 110.9 points per game (No. 3 in NBA). Head coach Ty Lue's squad gives up an opponent shooting percentage of just 45.4% in home games this year, too (No. 5 in NBA).

The Clippers are 8-4 straight up in its last 12 games against the Mavericks, so back the home team.

Final Score Prediction: Clippers: 116 | Mavericks: 104

Clippers vs. Mavericks Best Bet

This is not a head-to-head series in which Dallas has found much luck in the past. In fact, the Mavs are 7-13 straight up in their last 20 games away games against the Clippers. They are 1-4 against the spread (ATS) in their last five games against the Clippers as well, so fading the road team is the move.

The Clippers enter Wednesday 7-2 ATS in their last nine games overall and 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games against a Southwest Division foe. The duo of Paul George and Kawhi Leonard has been frustrating one defense after another with clutch shots and I don't expect that to suddenly stop now.

Bet: Los Angeles Clippers -8 (-110)

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