The fifth-seeded Dallas Mavericks and fourth-seeded Los Angeles Clippers will face off in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs in the Western Conference starting Sunday, April 21st.
Who will win the series and advance to the Western Conference semifinals?
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NBA playoff odds from FanDuel Sportsbook have the Mavericks at -118 to win the series. Clippers are +100.
Dallas has a -1.5 series spread. Los Angeles is +1.5.
If the Mavericks win six games, the series outcome odds are +360. The Clippers have won seven games and are +450. Los Angeles has +550 odds to win the series in five games, while the Mavericks have +600 odds to win the series in five games.
Los Angeles is +650 and has won six games. Dallas has him +700 to win the series in seven games and +800 to win the series in four games. Clippers sweep Mavericks at +1200.
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Michael C. Wright writes: ”Doncic and the Mavs posted a 16-2 record near the end of the regular season before coasting to the finish line for extra rest heading into the playoffs. Still, Dallas maintains momentum heading into a postseason matchup with the mighty Clippers. Yes, the Mavs are legal. They are secretly the team no one wants to see in the playoffs. ”
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Gilbert McGregor wrote: “Dallas is one of the hottest teams in the NBA and has the best player in Doncic. This series is set to end with the Mavericks in the 2022 conference semifinals. There's a chance they'll follow the winning scenario. Both teams play home court, but they have the best players.'' Doncic has performed well against Los Angeles and will be the biggest difference in the deciding game. He's the only team he has a history with, averaging 32.6 points, 8.3 rebounds and 7.4 assists against the Clippers. The average scoring opponent is the Pistons. ”
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Justin Martinez wrote: “Too many question marks in Los Angeles. How much will Leonard play? What version of James Harden will we see? Safe bet is Dallas. Improved defense “This is a team to watch with MVP qualities,” Luka Doncic said. ”
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Jeff Pratt wrote: “Don't get me wrong, the Mavericks have lost two straight entering the postseason. That's purely due to rest reasons. This is the most in the NBA at the moment. It's a hot team. Before the recent break, Jason Kidd's team had won 16 of their past 18 games, averaging an impressive 33.9 points, 9.8 assists and 9.2 rebounds per game. Luka Doncic has found a way to be the best fit for Robin. Luka's batsmen, P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford, have proven to be strong trade deadline acquisitions and are future franchise centers. It's possible, but Dallas is making a move at the right time.”
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