The LA Clippers and Dallas Mavericks meet Sunday in Game 4 West NBA Playoffs action at the American Airlines Center. Here’s a Dallas Mavericks vs LA Clippers Prediction.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers need a win here to even up the series at 2-2 before heading back home to Los Angeles. The LA Clippers are averaging 97.3 points on 42.6 percent shooting and allowing 98 points on 42.1 percent shooting. James Harden is averaging 23.7 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Ivica Zubac is averaging 17.3 points and 11.7 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and Kawhi Leonard is grabbing 8 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 81.4 percent from the free throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 32.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks look for a third straight win to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 98 points on 42.1 percent shooting and allowing 97.3 points on 42.6 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 29 points and 8 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 25 points and 5.7 rebounds. PJ Washington is the third double-digit scorer and Dereck Lively II is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 72.2 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.3 rebounds per game.
Dallas Mavericks vs LA Clippers Injury Report
Greg Brown III remains out for the Mavericks, while Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Tim Hardaway Jr. are questionable with ankle injuries. Kawhi Leonard is questionable for the Clippers with a knee injury, but it was reported after game 3 that he plans to play. The problem is Kawhi hasn’t looked comfortable this series and played just 24 minutes in the Clippers game 3 loss.
Dallas Mavericks Team Facts
- The Mavericks have won eight of their last nine games at American Airlines Center.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in each of their last six home games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- Each of the Mavericks’ last 12 games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Los Angeles Clippers Team Facts
- The Clippers have won eight of their last nine road games following a loss.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Southwest Division opponents.
- Sixteen of the Clippers’ last 18 games against Southwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Dallas Mavericks vs LA Clippers Prediction
Since the second half of game 1, the Mavericks have been the better team this series and would probably be up 3-0 if there was a fifth quarter in the first game. The Clippers have had issues finding a rhythm offensively, and not having a healthy Kawhi Leonard doesn’t help. The Mavs have a 2-1 series lead and Luka hasn’t even gone nuclear yet, as he’s shooting under 40 percent from the field and 30 percent from three for the series. It’s only a matter of time before those numbers improve, and that will be bad news for the Clippers. The Mavs have covered 7 of their last 10 games and are 50-35 ATS on the season. I’ll lay the chalk with the Mavericks at home as they take a comfortable 3–1 series lead.