The Dallas Mavericks (50-32) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Clippers (51-31) on Sunday, April 21st. This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and televised on ABC. Both the Mavericks and Clippers will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 3:30 ET.

Mavericks vs Clippers

The Mavericks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Most recently, the Mavericks lost to the Thunder with a final score of 135-86. Alongside their straight-up loss, the Mavericks couldn’t cover as +19.5 point underdogs. When it comes to the over/under, the total of 221 points ended up falling short of the over/under line set at 225.

Looking at the Mavericks’ overall record of 50-32, they have been above .500 this season. Breaking it down, they are 25-16 at home and 25-16 on the road.

Dallas possesses an ATS record of 48-34 for this season, including their ongoing two game losing streak against the spread. On the road, the Mavericks have an ATS record of 27-14 compared to a 21-20 record vs. the spread at home.

The Clippers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Most recently, the Clippers lost to the Rockets with a final score of 116-105. Going into the second half the Clippers held the lead at 51-48.

Over their last ten games, the Clippers are 6-4 and have a 51-31 overall record as they get set to take on the Mavericks. This season, the Clippers have gone 26-15 on the road and 25-16 at home.

Los Angeles possesses an ATS record of 38-44 for this season, including their ongoing three game losing streak against the spread. The Clippers maintain an ATS record of 20-21 on the road, while they have a 18-23 record vs. the spread when playing at home.

Mavericks Offense Breakdown

Coming into today’s action, Dallas is averaging 117.9 points per contest. This figure places them 7th in the league.

For the season, Luka Doncic is averaging 33.9 points, 9.8 assists, and 9.2 rebounds. Over his last three games, he has averaged 35 points on 49.3% shooting. In these games, he also averaged 10.3 assists and 10 rebounds. Kyrie Irving is averaging 25.6 points per game this season and 30.3 points per game in his last three.

Dallas is averaging 117.9 points per game this season, which is 7th in the league. Their scoring average on the road is 117, compared to 118.7 at home. The Mavericks are one of the top three-point shooting teams in the league, in terms of makes, at 14.6 made threes per game.

Clippers Offense Breakdown

The Clippers step onto the court for today’s game as one of the NBA’s top-scoring squads, putting up 115.6 points per game (11th).

Overall, the Clippers are averaging 115.6 points per game, which is 11th in the NBA. For the season, they have a field goal percentage of 48%, which is the 6th best mark in the league. Los Angeles is also 7th in true shooting percentage. The Clippers are among the league leaders in three-point shooting percentage, at 38%.

Paul George is averaging 24 points per game over his last three games, while hitting 45.5% of his shots from the field. In these games, he hit 47.1% of his threes. Bones Hyland has hit 45.5% of his shots in his last three games and 21.3 points. Terance Mann has hit 77.1% of his shots in his last five games and 12.6 points.

Mavericks Team Defense

Coming into the game, the Mavericks’ defense has finished two straight games with an increased number of points allowed. Overall, they are 19th in the league at 115.6 points per game allowed. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Mavericks squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.5% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.7% from downtown.

Clippers Team Defense

At this time, the Clippers’ defense is positioned 10th in the NBA, permitting 112.3 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Clippers’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 54.0% and allowing 36.2% from beyond the arc.

Key Players For The Mavericks And Clippers

Our game forecasts for today suggest that Luka Doncic is set to be the main scorer for the Mavericks, recording 34 points and shooting 11/24 from the field. Throughout this season, his average stands at 33.9 points per game, along with 9.2 rebounds.

On the flip side, our predictions place Kawhi Leonard as the leading scorer for the Clippers. We expect him to conclude the game with a team-high 23 while also collecting 6 rebounds. This season, he is shooting at a field goal percentage of 52.5%, and his scoring average is 23.7 points per game.

Mavericks vs Clippers Trends

• Although Dallas has a straight up record of 7-3 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 7-3. The team averaged 113 points per game in these games.
• Although Los Angeles has a straight up record of 8-2 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-6. The team averaged 113 points per game in these games.
• Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Clippers have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.
• As the betting favorite, the Mavericks have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.

Mavericks vs Clippers Prediction

Coming in as the underdogs at +2.5, we have the Clippers as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 223, and our model projects the Mavericks and Clippers to reach a combined total of 221 points. Our bet is on taking the under.

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