Los Angeles Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks: NBA Playoffs Game 4 Betting Preview, Lines, Odds, Insights, and Trends for May 30, 2021

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The Los Angeles Clippers (47-25, 1-2) are 3.5-point favorites heading into Game 4 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks (42-30, 2-1) at American Airlines Center on Sunday, starting at 9:30 PM ET on TNT. The Mavericks lead the series 2-1. The point total in the matchup is 221.5.

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Clippers vs Mavericks Betting Information
Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Clippers -3.5 -110 -110 221.5 -110 -110

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Point Total Insights

  • In Los Angeles' matchups this season, the Clippers and their opponents have exceeded Sunday's total of 221.5 points 40 times (53.3% of opportunities).
  • In Dallas' games this season, the competing teams added up to a higher point total than Sunday's matchup over/under in 36 out of 75 matchups (48%).
  • The total for the matchup of 221.5 is 5.1 points fewer than the combined points per game averages for the Clippers (114 points per game) and the Mavericks (112.6 points per game).
  • These two teams surrender a combined 218.5 points per game, 3.0 points less than this contest's over/under.
  • This season, the average total for Clippers games is 222.2 points, 0.7 more than the over/under of 221.5 points for this contest.
  • The over/under for this contest is 1.4 points fewer than the average over/under in Mavericks' games this season (222.9 points).

Clippers Betting Data

  • Los Angeles beat the spread more often than not this season, going 41-32 against the spread.
  • When they are at least 3.5-point favorites, the Clippers have an ATS record of 26-20.
  • Los Angeles has hit the over the majority of the time, in 39 of 73 games (53.4%).

Clippers Key Players

  • Kawhi Leonard leads the Clippers in scoring, averaging 24.8 points per game.
  • Los Angeles is led in rebounding by Ivica Zubac's 7.2 rebounds per game and assisting by Paul George's 5.2 assists per game .
  • George hits 3.2 threes per game to lead the Clippers.
  • Los Angeles' steals leader is Leonard, who averages 1.6 per game. Serge Ibaka leads the team averaging 1.1 blocks a contest.

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Clippers Last 10 Games

Clippers Last Five Games
Date Opponent Result Favored Played As Spread Total Clippers Moneyline Opponent Moneyline Game Type Covered Over/Under
5/28/2021 Mavericks 118-108 LAC Yes Away -4.5 238.5 -225 180 Playoffs Yes Under
5/25/2021 Mavericks 127-121 DAL No Home +6.5 245.5 333 -450 Playoffs Yes Over
5/22/2021 Mavericks 113-103 DAL No Home +2.5 220.5 140 -165 Playoffs No Under
5/16/2021 Thunder 117-112 OKC Yes Away -6.5 228.5 -400 310 Regular Season No Over
5/14/2021 Rockets 122-115 HOU No Away +2.5 254.5 120 -145 Regular Season No Under
Clippers Last 10 Games
Overall Record ATS Record O/U/P AVG Total AVG Pts Scored AVG Pts Allowed AVG Reb. Margin 3Pt %
5-5 6-4 4-6-0 219.3 112 107.3 +3.2 38%

Clippers Injuries

Clippers: Serge Ibaka: Day To Day (Back)

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Mavericks Betting Data

  • Dallas has failed to cover the spread in more than half of its contests, going 33-36-1 ATS.
  • When they play as at least 3.5-point underdogs, the Mavericks have a record ATS of 17-16-1.
  • Dallas and its opponents have hit the over in fewer than half of their matchups this year -- 33 of 70 (47.1%).

Mavericks Key Players

  • The Mavericks' Luka Doncic averages enough points (27.7 per game) and assists (8.6 per game) to sit atop the squad's leaderboards.
  • Kristaps Porzingis' stat line of 8.9 rebounds, 20.1 points and 1.6 assists per game helps him grab the top spot on the Dallas rebounding leaderboard.
  • Tim Hardaway Jr. is dependable from three-point range and leads the Mavericks with 3.0 made threes per game.
  • Dallas' leader in steals is Josh Richardson with 1.0 per game, and its leader in blocks is Porzingis with 1.3 per game.

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Mavericks Last 10 Games

Mavericks Last Five Games
Date Opponent Result Favored Played As Spread Total Mavericks Moneyline Opponent Moneyline Game Type Covered Over/Under
5/28/2021 Clippers 118-108 LAC No Home +4.5 238.5 180 -225 Playoffs No Under
5/25/2021 Clippers 127-121 DAL Yes Away -6.5 245.5 -450 333 Playoffs No Over
5/22/2021 Clippers 113-103 DAL Yes Away -2.5 220.5 -165 140 Playoffs Yes Under
5/16/2021 Timberwolves 136-121 MIN No Away +11.5 256.5 575 -900 Regular Season No Over
5/14/2021 Raptors 114-110 DAL Yes Home -7.5 231.5 -2000 1000 Regular Season No Under
Mavericks Last 10 Games
Overall Record ATS Record O/U/P AVG Total AVG Pts Scored AVG Pts Allowed AVG Reb. Margin 3Pt %
7-3 4-6 2-8-0 228.3 115.9 112.4 -0.9 35.3%

Mavericks Injuries

Mavericks: Maxi Kleber: Day To Day (Achilles), Luka Doncic: Day To Day (Neck), JJ Redick: Out (Heel)

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