The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers will face off in Game 1 of the West NBA Playoffs on Sunday at crypto.com Arena. Mavericks vs Clippers prediction.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks recently won against the Hornets and Heat, but lost to the Pistons and Thunder. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 117.9 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 115.6 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 33.9 points and 9.8 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 25.6 points and five rebounds. Tim Hardaway Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and PJ Washington is grabbing 6.2 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing him to shoot 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.8 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game.
LA Clippers betting preview
The LA Clippers have lost to the Suns, Jazz, and Rockets. The LA Clippers are averaging 115.6 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 112.3 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Kawhi Leonard is averaging 23.7 points and 6.1 rebounds, and Paul George is averaging 22.6 points and 5.2 rebounds. James Harden is the third double-digit scorer and Norman Powell is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 38.1 percent from beyond the arc and 82.5 percent from the free throw line. The LA Clippers are shooting 36.3 percent from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.
Los Angeles Clippers team overview
- The Clippers have lost 10 of their last 11 Western Conference first-round games played at Crypto.com Arena.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 home games against teams with winning records.
- The Clippers' last eight home games against Southwest Division opponents have all been under the point line.
Dallas Mavericks team overview
- The Mavericks have won each of their last 10 games against Western Conference opponents as favorites.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in 12 of their past 13 games following a loss to a Western Conference opponent as a road favorite.
- The Mavericks' last nine games against Pacific Division opponents have all been below the point line.
Mavericks vs Clippers prediction
The Mavericks are as hot as any team heading into the postseason, including seven wins and seven covers in their last 10 games. The Mavs are a dangerous team and a trendy pick to make a deep run.The Clippers ended the season with three straight losses, but things don't seem to be looking good. Kawhi Leonard is ready to play. Harden also has knee issues, which is considered likely. The Mavs are in a good place health-wise and condition-wise, so he doesn't want to be in front of them right now. The Clippers will get a chance at home, but Kawhi isn't huge. Give me the Mavericks.
