The Los Angeles Clippers play host to the Dallas Mavericks at the Intuit Dome on Friday night. Here’s a Clippers vs Mavericks Prediction. This article will include a Clippers vs Mavericks Pick.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks are coming into this game with plenty of momentum, as they’ve won five of their last seven games overall. They will be eager to keep it going after sneaking past the Hawks in a 120-118 home win on Wednesday. Anthony Davis led the team with 34 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks, Klay Thompson added 17 points while Spencer Dinwiddie chipped in with 14 points and 10 assists. As a team, the Mavericks shot 53 percent from the field and 15 of 33 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in trouble when they blew a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter. Before Davis saved the day with the game-winner with just 3.1 seconds left on the clock.
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers have been in terrific form as they’ve won 12 of their last 15 games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after running past the Pelicans in a 114-98 home win on Wednesday. Kawhi Leonard led the team with 28 points on 11 of 18 shooting, James Harden added 21 points with 10 assists while Ivica Zubac chipped in with 17 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. As a team, the Clippers shot 52 percent from the field and 13 of 32 from the 3-point line, but this win was set up by their defense as they restricted the Pelicans to just 16 points in the first quarter.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Mavericks have lost each of their last six road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Clippers have won each of their last six games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last six home games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five road games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The underdogs have won three of the Mavericks’ last four games.
- The Clippers have lost six of their last nine games as home favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Clippers’ last six games.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games as home favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Clippers rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (41.9).
- The Clippers rank 2nd in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (9.9).
- The Mavericks rank 28th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (12.0).
- The Mavericks rank 4th in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (35.5).
Clippers vs Mavericks Prediction
The Mavericks have ruled out Dereck Lively once again, and they are keeping an eye on Anthony Davis who is questionable, while the Clippers are still missing Ben Simmons, Amir Coffey and Seth Lundy. The Mavericks have been in fine form lately, and they would’ve taken plenty of confidence from their thrilling win over the Hawks in their last game, but they could be missing Davis for this one. Meanwhile, the Clippers have quietly been playing some of their best basketball of the season, they have all their key players healthy, and I think they maintain their momentum with a comfortable home win in this one.