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The Dallas Mavericks (42-30, 1-0) are 6.5-point underdogs heading into Game 2 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Clippers (47-25, 0-1) at Staples Center on Tuesday, starting at 10:30 PM ET on NBA TV. The Mavericks lead the series 1-0. The over/under is 216.5 for the matchup.
BetMGM NBA Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clippers | -6.5 | -110 | -110 | 216.5 | -110 | -110 |
Point Total Insights
- Los Angeles' games this season have resulted in a higher total score than Tuesday's matchup total (216.5 points) in 44 out of 73 opportunities (60.3% of matchups).
- 48 Dallas games this year (65.8% of its matchups) ended with a final score higher than Tuesday's over/under of 216.5 points.
- The Clippers average 113.9 points per game against the Mavericks' 112.5, totaling 9.9 points over the game's over/under of 216.5.
- This game's total is 1.5 fewer points than the 218 these two teams combine to allow per game in 2020-21.
- On average, the Clippers have seen a 221.8 over/under in their games this season, 5.3 more points than the over/under in this matchup.
- A difference of 6.0 points separates the average total points bet in Mavericks' games (222.5 points) and this game's over/under (216.5 points).
Clippers Betting Data
- Los Angeles has a 39-32 record against the spread this year.
- When they play as at least 6.5-point favorites, the Clippers have a winning ATS record of 17-14.
- Los Angeles has gone over the point total the majority of the time, in 38 of 71 games (53.5%).
Clippers Key Players
- Kawhi Leonard leads the Clippers in scoring, putting up 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 connects on 3.2 threes per game to lead the Clippers.
- Leonard leads the team with 1.6 steals per game. Serge Ibaka collects 1.1 blocks an outing to pace Los Angeles.
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Clippers Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Favored | Played As | Spread | Total | Clippers Moneyline | Opponent Moneyline | Game Type | Covered | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 5/13/2021 | Hornets | 113-90 LAC | Yes | Away | -4.5 | 205.5 | -275 | 225 | Regular Season | Yes | Under |
| 5/11/2021 | Raptors | 115-96 LAC | Yes | Away | -18.5 | 210.5 | -10000 | 3300 | Regular Season | Yes | Over |
| Overall Record | ATS Record | O/U/P | AVG Total | AVG Pts Scored | AVG Pts Allowed | AVG Reb. Margin | 3Pt % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-6 | 5-5 | 4-6-0 | 214.3 | 108.6 | 105.7 | +0.7 | 34.6% |
Clippers Injuries
Clippers: None
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Mavericks Betting Data
- Dallas has covered the spread in fewer than half of its contests, going 33-34-1 ATS.
- The Mavericks have fared well as a 6.5-point underdog, going 8-7 against the spread when they are at least 6.5-point underdogs.
- In the majority of Dallas' games this year, the teams have not hit the over (32 out of 68 games, 47.1%).
Mavericks Key Players
- Luka Doncic's points (27.7 per game) and assists (8.6 per game) stat lines give him the top scoring and assists spots on the Mavericks' leaderboards.
- Kristaps Porzingis is at the top of the Dallas rebounding leaderboard with 8.9 rebounds per game. He also scores 20.1 points and adds 1.6 assists per game.
- Tim Hardaway Jr. is consistent from deep and leads the Mavericks with 3.0 made threes per game.
- Josh Richardson (1.0 steal per game) is the steal leader for Dallas while Porzingis (1.3 blocks per game) is the block leader.
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Mavericks Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Favored | Played As | Spread | Total | Mavericks Moneyline | Opponent Moneyline | Game Type | Covered | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 5/12/2021 | Pelicans | 125-107 DAL | Yes | Home | -8.5 | 236.5 | - | - | Regular Season | Yes | Under |
| 5/11/2021 | Grizzlies | 133-104 MEM | Yes | Away | -6.5 | 241.5 | - | - | Regular Season | No | Under |
| Overall Record | ATS Record | O/U/P | AVG Total | AVG Pts Scored | AVG Pts Allowed | AVG Reb. Margin | 3Pt % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-3 | 5-5 | 2-8-0 | 225.9 | 115 | 110.9 | +0.9 | 35.7% |
Mavericks Injuries
Mavericks: Maxi Kleber: Day To Day (Achilles), JJ Redick: Out (Heel)
