Clippers vs. Mavericks Prediction & Odds
The number-six seed Los Angeles Clippers travel to Dallas to face the fifth-seeded Mavericks on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 PM ET. Can the Mavericks cover the 1.5-point spread as home favorites?
The Los Angeles Clippers are 24-24 on the season. They are 3-7 in their last 10 games. The Clippers are 22-26 ATS on the year.
The Dallas Mavericks are 25-22 on the season. They’re 4-6 in their last 10 games. The Mavericks are 16-29-2 ATS on the year.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
519 Los Angeles Clippers (+1.5) at 520 Dallas Mavericks (-1.5); O/U 224
2:30 PM ET, Sunday, January 22, 2023
American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
Clippers vs. Mavericks Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 90% of public bettors are currently backing the Mavericks -1.5 in this contest. Note that these numbers are subject to change, so be sure to check the link to receive the most up-to-date public betting data.
Los Angeles Clippers DFS Spin
Clippers guards Luke Kennard and John Wall will both miss Sunday’s tilt with the Mavericks. Kennard has a calf injury and Wall is suffering from an abdominal ailment. Luke Kennard and John Wall have combined to average 20.1 points per game for the Clippers this season.
For DFS purposes, you should consider using Clippers small forward Kawhi Leonard. The tenth-year veteran is posting 20.1 points and 6 rebounds per game for the Clippers this season while shooting an efficient 49.4% from the floor. Leonard has been hot over the past two weeks as he’s scored at least 24 points in each of his last six games. He could be in for another big day on Sunday against a Dallas team that’s 24th in defensive efficiency.
Dallas Mavericks DFS Spin
Mavericks power forward Christian Wood will miss Sunday’s game against the Clippers. Wood is dealing with a fractured left thumb and should be out for the next couple of weeks. Wood is second on the Mavericks in scoring this season with 18.4 points per game.
Dallas point guard Luka Doncic is the NBA’s scoring leader with 33.7 points per game. He’s a great option for DFS because he’s also contributing in other statistical categories as well. Doncic is posting 8.9 rebounds, 8.8 assists, and 1.5 steals per contest while shooting 49.7% from the field. The price might be high, but Doncic may be worth it due to his elite multi-category production.
Clippers vs. Mavericks NBA Betting Trends
Los Angeles is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games played on 1 day of rest.
Los Angeles is 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following an ATS loss.
Los Angeles is 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
Dallas is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games against a team with a losing road record.
Clippers vs. Mavericks NBA Prediction
No matter how you slice them, the against-the-spread numbers aren’t very good for the Clippers this season. L.A. is 1-5 against the spread in their last 6 games against a team with a winning straight-up record. The Clippers are also 0-4 against the spread in their last 4 road games against a team with a winning home record. And finally, the Clippers are 2-9 against the spread in their last 11 games after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. I think Los Angeles will have a hard time slowing down Luka Doncic and a Dallas offense that ranks 5th in the league in offensive efficiency this year. I’ll lay the points with the Mavericks.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: DALLAS MAVERICKS -1.5