The LA Clippers (24-24) battle the Dallas Mavericks (25-22) Saturday. Tip' from American Airlines Center is set for 2:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Clippers vs. Mavericks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Clippers beat the San Antonio Spurs 131-126 Friday, failing to cover as a 7.5-point favorite. LA is 22-26 against the spread (ATS) on the season and has failed to cover the last 3 in a row, the last 2 on the road. The Clippers’' defense ranks 5th in the NBA in opponents’ points per game (110.8).
The Mavericks beat the Miami Heat on Friday 115-90, easily covering as a 2-point home underdog. It is 16-29-2 ATS this season and 17-7 straight up at home. The Mavs are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 and 1-3 ATS in their last 4. Their defense allows the 10th-fewest points per game (112.2).
The teams have split their previous 2 meetings this season with the Mavs winning by 2 at home and LA winning by 11 at home.