Clippers vs Mavericks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 21

Dallas Mavericks logo on the left and Los Angeles Clippers logo on the right
  • The Mavericks are -3.5 favorites vs. the Clippers
  • Total (Over/Under): 220.5 points
  • Watch the game on KTLA | KFAA

The Los Angeles Clippers visit American Airlines Center to take on the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. 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 15-11 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 Saturday‘s game with 51.0% 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 Saturday‘s game with 53.2% confidence.


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  • The LA Clippers have hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 42 away games (+21.60 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have covered the 1Q Spread in 35 of their last 54 games (+13.30 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 18 of their last 28 games (+10.99 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 23 of their last 35 games (+9.25 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 10 of their last 12 games (+8.77 Units / 65% 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 covered the Spread in 51 of their last 82 games (+19.10 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have hit the Game Total Under in 34 of their last 49 games at home (+17.50 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have hit the Moneyline in 46 of their last 69 games (+14.50 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have covered the 4Q Spread in 42 of their last 68 games (+14.13 Units / 18% 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 15-11 (+2.9 Units / 9.76% ROI).

  • 17-10 against the Moneyline (+2.95 Units / 3.83% ROI)
  • 15-12 against the Over for game total points (+1.8 Units / 6.06% ROI)
  • 12-15 against the Under for game total points (-4.5 Units / -15.15% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 100 games (-34.52 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 12 of their last 34 games at home (-27.05 Units / -44% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have only hit the Game Total Over in 40 of their last 98 games (-23.80 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have only covered the 1Q Spread in 32 of their last 77 games (-20.05 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have only hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 45 games at home (-19.95 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 38 of their last 88 games (-19.55 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 73 games (-19.41 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 70 games (-17.17 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the Team Total Over in 29 of their last 69 games (-16.25 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 32 of their last 73 games (-15.32 Units / -18% ROI)

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

The Clippers are 19-4 (.826) when making 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .650

The Clippers are 51-11 (.823) when scoring 110 or more points since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .659

The Clippers are 37-17 (.685) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .563

The Clippers are 9-4 (.692) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .523

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: .699

The Mavericks are 8-3 (.727) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Mavericks are 7-2 (.778) when forcing 10 or more steals this season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .579

The Mavericks are 62-34 (.646) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .510

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 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 had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (2,097 assists/ 1,078 TOs) last season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.0

The Clippers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (697 assists/ 460 TOs) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

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 averaged 15.4 offensive rebounds per game (1,263 rebounds/82 games) last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.2

The Mavericks averaged 12.7 turnovers per game (1,045 turnovers/82 games) last season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Mavericks have made 14.4 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.0

Los Angeles Clippers Defensive Stats & Trends

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

The Clippers have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (118 blocks/28 games) this season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

The Clippers have averaged 4.5 blocks per game (238 blocks/53 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Clippers have averaged 9.8 steals per game (274 steals/28 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.4

Dallas Mavericks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Mavericks have averaged 36.8 defensive rebounds per game (993 rebounds/27 games) this season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.5

The Mavericks have averaged 36.2 defensive rebounds per game (3,944 rebounds/109 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Mavericks have averaged 6.8 steals per game (1,285 steals/188 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Mavericks have allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (134/433) at home this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 36%


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