Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Clippers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Clippers vs Mavericks prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Dallas.

  • The Clippers travel to Dallas looking for a win.
  • The Clippers are averaging 109.9 points per game so far.
  • The Clippers are coming off a 118-95 win vs. the Mavericks.
  • The Mavericks are at 17-10.
  • Dallas has an effective field goal percentage of 56% (4th).
  • The Mavericks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Clippers.

Clippers vs Mavericks Prediction

At 8:30 ET, the Dallas Mavericks (-143) will host the Los Angeles Clippers (+121) in a Western Conference matchup. The Mavericks are currently favored by 2.5 points and have a record of 17-10, which is good for 4th in the West. The Clippers, who are 16-12 and have won two in a row, are 5th in the conference.

This game will be played at the American Airlines Center in Dallas and can be seen on KFAA. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 220 points.

Clippers vs. Mavericks Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Los Angeles Clippers at Dallas Mavericks
  • Where: Dallas at American Airlines Center
  • Date: Saturday, December 21st
  • Betting Odds DAL -2.5, LAC +121 | DAL -143 O/U 220

Clippers Preview: Are Los Angeles Ready for a Road Win?

The Clippers improved to 16-12 on the season with a 118-95 win over the Mavericks on Thursday. Los Angeles, who entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total score of 213 points fell just short of the 217-point O/U line.

After trailing 30-24 after the 1st quarter, the Clippers went on a crucial 10-0 run, turning a 78-69 deficit into a 79-78 lead. They outscored Dallas 26-19 in the 2nd quarter, 39-28 in the 3rd, and 29-18 in the 4th to seal the win.

Norman Powell led the Clippers with 29 points and 4 threes in their 118-95 win over the Mavericks, shooting 52.6% from the field. James Harden added 24 points, and Ivica Zubac contributed 21 points and 15 rebounds, hitting 76.9% of his shots.

The Clippers connected on 14 threes at a 42.4% rate, finishing with an overall shooting percentage of 51.8%. Powell scored 10 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, while Amir Coffey added 9 of his 16 points in the 3rd.

The Clippers' defense was outstanding on Thursday, holding the Mavericks to just 95 points. They were particularly strong in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing only 19 and 18 points, respectively. Overall, they limited Dallas to 39% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Clippers were even better, holding the Mavericks to 23% shooting and just 7 made threes. They also recorded 9 steals and 3 blocks in the game.

Mavericks Preview: Does Dallas Have What it Takes at Home?

The Clippers improved to 16-12 on the season with a 118-95 win over the Mavericks on Thursday. Los Angeles entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs but covered the spread with a dominant performance. The total score of 213 points fell just short of the 217-point line.

After trailing 30-24 after the 1st quarter, the Clippers went on a 10-0 run to take the lead and never looked back. They outscored the Mavericks 26-19 in the 2nd quarter, 39-28 in the 3rd, and 29-18 in the 4th.

The Mavericks struggled offensively in their 118-95 loss to the Clippers, shooting just 39.5% from the field. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, as they connected on only 7 threes at a 23.3% rate.

Klay Thompson led the way with 22 points, while Spencer Dinwiddie added 19. P.J. Washington contributed 14 points, hitting 3 threes at a 75% clip.

The Mavericks’ defense held the Clippers to 24 points in the 1st quarter and 26 in the 2nd, but they gave up 39 points in the 3rd, contributing to their 118-95 loss. Dallas allowed 29 points in the 4th quarter.

Overall, the Clippers shot 51% from the field, including 42% from three-point range, with 14 made threes. The Mavericks sent the Clippers to the line 17 times, where they made 16 free throws. Defensively, Dallas recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks.

Clippers vs Mavericks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last three road games, Los Angeles has averaged 102 points per game while allowing 102. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
  • The Mavericks are 3-2 ATS in their last home games and 4-1 straight-up.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Clippers have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 6-4.
  • Dallas has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS in their last five games.

Clippers vs Mavericks Prediction

To Top