The Los Angeles Clippers (3-4) face the Dallas Mavericks (6-2) on Friday in the group stage of the NBA In-Season Tournament. Tip-off from American Airlines Center is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Clippers vs. Mavericks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; split last season 2-2
The Clippers were defeated 100-93 at the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, failing to cover as 5.5-point favorites, and the Under (231.5) connected. Los Angeles is on a 3-game losing streak, and it is 0-2 since G James Harden made his debut with the team.
The Mavericks fell short of covering as 4-point home favorites and the Over (226) cleared in their 127-116 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. G Luka Doncic is already in mid-season form, logging 31.5 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game.