Dallas Mavericks vs LA Clippers Prediction 4-26-24 Picks

The Los Angeles Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks duke it out in Game 3 in NBA playoffs at the American Airlines Center on Friday night. Here’s a Dallas Mavericks vs LA Clippers Prediction.

Los Angeles Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers will be disappointed with their position in the series after surrendering home-court advantage via a 96-93 loss in Game 2 on Tuesday. Paul George led the team with 22 points on seven of 14 shooting, James Harden tallied 22 points with six rebounds and eight assists, while Ivica Zubac chipped in with 13 points and 12 rebounds. As a team, the Clippers shot just 36 percent from the field and eight of 30 from the 3-point line as they struggled to get going and managed just 19 points in the first quarter and it cost them in the end as they worked hard to cut a late nine-point deficit to just three points before they ran out of time. Russell Westbrook had a rough game as he scored just seven points on two of nine shooting, while Norman Powell scored just six points on two of 10 shooting off the bench.

Dallas Mavericks

Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks needed to respond after a poor showing in the series opener, and they did just that as they outlasted the Clippers in a thrilling win in Game 2 to steal home court advantage. Luka Doncic led the team with 32 points, six rebounds and nine assists, Kyrie Irving added 23 points while PJ Washington chipped in with 18 points. As a team, the Mavericks shot just 42 percent from the field and 14 of 33 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with their defense to take the early lead, before they held off a late charge from the Clippers who made it interesting at the end. The Mavericks’ bench combined for just 13 points and Daniel Gafford finished scoreless on zero of three shooting.

Dallas Mavericks Team Facts

• The Mavericks have won each of their last eight home games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Mavericks have covered the spread in each of their last eight home games against Western Conference opponents.
• Each of the Mavericks’ last 11 games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Los Angeles Clippers Team Facts

• The Clippers have won each of their last eight road games following a loss.
• The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last seven Western Conference First Round games as road underdogs following a loss.
• Fifteen of the Clippers’ last 17 games against Southwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Dallas Mavericks vs LA Clippers Prediction

The Clippers are still keeping an eye on Kawhi Leonard, who is questionable due to right knee inflammation, while the Mavericks have ruled out Tim Hardaway Jr, and they have Daniel Gafford listed as questionable. This is definitely a game where you want to check the lineups before tipoff, but assuming that Leonard is either out or limited, I am leaning towards the Mavericks to take the win and cover at the short line. I am sure we’re going to see better performances from the Clippers’ Westbrook and Powell, but the Mavericks’ role players will step up at home, and I think that will be the difference in a close one.