The LA Clippers and Dallas Mavericks are set to face off in a regular-season matchup at the American Airlines Center on Saturday, with the game starting at 8:30 p.m. ET. Each team has claimed one victory in their previous encounters this season, with the Clippers triumphing 133-127 in overtime in the first game, and the Mavericks securing a 114-110 win in the second.
The Clippers are currently on a four-game losing streak, placing them in ninth position in the West with a 34-36 record. In contrast, the Mavericks hold the 13th spot in the West with a 23-47 record.
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LA Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks Preview, Starting Lineups Tonight, Betting Tips and Game Prediction
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LA Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks Betting Tips and Odds
Moneyline: Clippers (-290), Mavericks (+235)
Spread: Clippers -7.5 (+100), Mavericks +7.5 (-120)
Total over/under o/u: Clippers o228.5 (-111), Mavericks u228.5 (-111)
Editor’s note: Odds might change closer to tipoff.
Betting Tips
- Kawhi Leonard is expected to score over 26.5 points.
- Cooper Flagg is anticipated to combine for over 26.5 points and rebounds.
- Kris Dunn is projected to record over 1.5 steals.
LA Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks Preview
The Clippers suffered a 105-99 defeat to the New Orleans Pelicans in their last game on Thursday. Ty Lue’s squad was without Kawhi Leonard, Darius Garland, and Bennedict Mathurin due to injuries. Garland is set to return, Leonard’s participation is uncertain, and Mathurin will not play against the Mavericks.
For a chance at victory, the Clippers will rely on Garland’s playmaking to create scoring opportunities for his teammates. Should Leonard play, his contributions on both ends could be pivotal for the team.
Meanwhile, the Mavericks are coming off a 135-120 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. In that game, Dallas struggled defensively, allowing the Hawks to shoot 53.9% overall and 40.0% from beyond the arc, while also committing 18 turnovers.
P.J. Washington led Dallas with 23 points, while Cooper Flagg contributed significantly on both ends, tallying 17 points, six rebounds, five assists, two steals, and two blocks.
LA Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks Starting Lineups Tonight
LA Clippers starting lineup
PG: Darius Garland, SG: Kris Dunn, SF: Kawhi Leonard, PF: John Collins, C: Brook Lopez.
Dallas Mavericks starting lineup
PG: Ryan Nembhard, SG: Max Christie, SF: Cooper Flagg, PF: Naji Marshall, C: P.J. Washington.
LA Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks Prediction
Both teams are in a rough patch, but the Clippers are slightly favored due to their defensive strength. Ty Lue’s team is expected to end its losing streak with a win over Dallas.
Final score prediction: Clippers win 117-110.
Edited by Atishay Jain
