Clippers vs Mavericks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 19

Dallas Mavericks logo on the left and Los Angeles Clippers logo on the right
  • The Mavericks are -4.5 favorites vs. the Clippers
  • Total (Over/Under): 223.5 points
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The Los Angeles Clippers visit American Airlines Center to take on the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Dallas, TX.

The are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

The Clippers vs Mavericks Over/Under is total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Clippers are against the spread, while the Mavericks are 15-10 against the spread.


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Clippers vs. Mavericks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Clippers O
Dallas Mavericks U

Mavericks vs Clippers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Mavericks will win Thursday‘s game with 68.2% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Clippers and Mavericks.

Mavericks vs Clippers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Clippers will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 61.2% confidence.


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  • The LA Clippers have hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 41 away games (+19.40 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have covered the 1Q Spread in 35 of their last 53 games (+14.45 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 27 games (+9.99 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 19 of their last 28 away games (+8.68 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 22 of their last 34 games (+8.25 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have covered the Spread in 51 of their last 81 games (+20.20 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 62 of their last 100 games (+19.70 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have hit the Moneyline in 46 of their last 68 games (+17.10 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have hit the Game Total Under in 33 of their last 48 games at home (+16.50 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have covered the 4Q Spread in 42 of their last 67 games (+15.28 Units / 20% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Clippers have gone ( Units / ROI).

  • Away Moneyline Record against the Moneyline (Away ML Units Units / Away ML ROI ROI)
  • Away Record Over against the Over for game total points (Away Over Units Units / Away Over ROI ROI)
  • Away Under Record against the Under for game total points (Away Under Units Units / Away Under ROI ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Mavericks have gone 15-10 (+4 Units / 13.99% ROI).

  • 17-9 against the Moneyline (+5.55 Units / 7.45% ROI)
  • 15-11 against the Over for game total points (+2.9 Units / 10.14% ROI)
  • 11-15 against the Under for game total points (-5.5 Units / -19.23% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 100 games (-34.47 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 11 of their last 33 games at home (-28.05 Units / -46% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have only hit the Game Total Over in 40 of their last 97 games (-22.70 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have only covered the 1Q Spread in 31 of their last 76 games (-21.05 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have only hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 44 games at home (-18.80 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 38 of their last 89 games (-20.70 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 72 games (-18.21 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 69 games (-18.17 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the Team Total Over in 28 of their last 68 games (-17.25 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 73 games (-14.90 Units / -18% ROI)

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Los Angeles Clippers: Keys to the Game vs. the Dallas Mavericks

The Clippers are 1-8 (.111) when allowing 110 or more points this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .343

The Clippers were 30-6 (.833) when shooting 40% or better from three last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .683

The Clippers were 27-11 (.711) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .566

The Clippers are 52-36 (.591) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .489

Dallas Mavericks: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Clippers

The Mavericks are 20-1 (.952) when assisting on 30 or more field goals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .698

The Mavericks were 36-10 (.783) when making 15 or more three-pointers last season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .646

The Mavericks are 30-11 (.732) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .551

The Mavericks are 16-9 (.640) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .504

Los Angeles Clippers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers shot 40% from three (542/1,363) on the road last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Clippers are shooting 43% from three (44/102) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

The Clippers are shooting 39% from three (1,187/3,078) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Clippers averaged 12.6 second chance points per game (1,037 points/82 games) last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8

Dallas Mavericks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Mavericks had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.5 (240 assists/ 95 TOs) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Mavericks have averaged 6.0 turnovers per game (1,131 turnovers/188 games) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.9

The Mavericks had a TS% of 53% last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Mavericks averaged 119.2 points per game (9,772 points/82 games) last season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 114.3

Los Angeles Clippers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers have averaged 8.3 steals per game (905 steals/109 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.7

The Clippers have 905 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th most among NBA teams

The Clippers have averaged 9.8 steals per game (265 steals/27 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.4

The Clippers averaged 7.8 steals per game (640 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

Dallas Mavericks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Mavericks have averaged 36.2 defensive rebounds per game (3,911 rebounds/108 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Mavericks averaged 7.0 steals per game (572 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Mavericks have allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (120/400) at home this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 35%

The Mavericks have blocked 143 shots this season — tied for 9th most among NBA teams


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