Mavericks vs. Clippers Game 5 prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds - May 1

Updated May. 1, 2024 9:22 p.m. ET

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The Dallas Mavericks will face the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 5 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. Wednesday's matchup between the Mavericks and the Clippers features the Mavericks as moderate 3-point favorites. The over/under is 209.5 points for the matchup.

Here is everything you need to know about the Mavericks-Clippers game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Mavericks vs. Clippers Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

When: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
TV: TNT, BSSC, and KTXA

Mavericks vs Clippers Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Mavericks	-3	-108	-112	209.5	-110	-120	-148	+124

Mavericks vs. Clippers Prediction

ATS Pick: Clippers (+ 3)
O/U Pick: Over (209.5)
Score Prediction: Clippers 117 - Mavericks 113

Mavericks vs. Clippers Betting Insights

This season, the Mavericks games have gone over 209.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total, 72 (out of 82) times.
This year, 66 of the Clippers' 82 total matchups have gone over 209.5 total points scored.
Between them, these two teams average 24.0 more points per game (233.5) than this matchup's over/under (209.5).
The Mavericks and the Clippers have seen their opponents average a combined 18.4 more points per game than the point total of 209.5 set in this game.
Dallas has been the favorite in 50 games this season and has come away with the win 37 times (74%) in those contests.
Los Angeles has been chosen as underdogs in 18 games this year and has walked away with the win five times (27.8%) in those games.
Los Angeles has a 4-3 record in the last seven head-to-head meetings with Dallas.
The Clippers also have a 4-3 edge against the spread when facing off with the Mavericks.
Against the spread, the Clippers have failed to cover in three games in a row, and were favored in one of those contests.

Mavericks Recent Trends

The Mavericks have gone 6-4 in their past 10 games, with a 6-4 record against the spread in that span.
Dallas has averaged a total of 200.5 combined points over its last 10 games, 9.0 less than this matchup's total of 209.5.
Against the spread, the Mavericks are 48-34-0 this year.
Dallas has been favored by 3 points or more 41 times this season and are 26-15 ATS in those contests.
Mavericks games this year have eclipsed the over/under 36 times in 82 opportunities (43.9%).
The Mavericks record 5.6 more points per game (117.9) than the Clippers give up (112.3).
When Dallas puts up more than 112.3 points, it is 40-13 against the spread and 42-11 overall.
This season, the Mavericks have a 48.1% shooting percentage from the field, which is 1.3% higher than the 46.8% of shots the Clippers' opponents have hit.
When playing at home, the Mavericks have a worse record against the spread (21-20-0) compared to their ATS record in away games (27-14-0).
Dallas has exceeded the total in a lower percentage of home games (39%) than away games (48.8%).
As a moneyline favorite, the Mavericks have won a lower percentage of their games at home (.667) compared to away games (.826).

Mavericks Recent Stats

Stat	Average	Rank
Points Scored	117.9	7
Points Allowed	115.6	20
Rebounds	42.9	21
Assists	25.7	19
Steals	6.9	24
Blocks	5	15

Mavericks Leaders

Luka Doncic puts up 33.9 points, 9.2 boards and 9.8 assists per game, shooting 48.7% from the field and 38.2% from downtown with 4.1 made treys per contest (second in league).
Kyrie Irving averages 25.6 points, 5.2 assists and 5 boards per game.
Daniel Gafford averages 11 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest, shooting 72.5% from the floor (first in league).
P.J. Washington posts 12.9 points, 5.6 boards and 1.9 assists per game, shooting 43.6% from the floor and 32% from downtown with 1.8 made treys per game.
Derrick Jones Jr. averages 8.6 points, 1 assists and 3.3 rebounds.

Mavericks Player Props

	Points O/U	Points Over Odds	PPG (Reg. Season)
Luka Doncic	33.5	-110	33.9
Kyrie Irving	25.5	-122	25.6
P.J. Washington	10.5	-135	12.9
Derrick Jones Jr.	9.5	-108	8.6
Dereck Lively	7.5	+102	8.8

Clippers Recent Trends

The Clippers are 4-6 against the spread and 5-5 overall in their last 10 games.
Los Angeles has averaged a total of 200.6 combined points over its last 10 games, 8.9 fewer than this game's over/under of 209.5.
In the Clippers' 82 games this year, they have 37 wins against the spread.
This season, Los Angeles has an against-the-spread record of 5-6-1 in its 12 games as an underdog of 3 points or more.
Clippers games this season have hit the over on 36 of 82 set point totals (43.9%).
The Clippers' 115.6 points per game are equal to what the Mavericks allow to opponents.
Los Angeles has put together a 26-11-1 ATS record and a 34-5 overall record in games it scores more than 115.6 points.
The Clippers are shooting 48.9% from the field, 1.4% higher than the 47.5% the Mavericks' opponents have shot this season.
The Clippers have been better against the spread on the road (19-21-0) than at home (18-22-1) this year.
In terms of the over/under, Los Angeles' games have finished over 43.9% of the time this year, both at home (18 of 41) and on the road (18 of 41).
When moneyline favorites, the Clippers have won a lower percentage of games at home (24-12) than on the road (22-6).

Clippers Recent Stats

Stat	Average	Rank
Points Scored	115.6	12
Points Allowed	112.3	10
Rebounds	43	19
Assists	25.6	20
Steals	7.8	7
Blocks	5	15

Clippers Leaders

Paul George puts up 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game for the Clippers.
James Harden is averaging 16.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 8.5 assists per contest. He's sinking 42.8% of his shots from the field and 38.1% from 3-point range, with 2.6 triples per contest.
Ivica Zubac is averaging 11.7 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game. He is sinking 64.9% of his shots from the field (third in NBA).
The Clippers are getting 11.1 points, 5 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game from Russell Westbrook this year.
Norman Powell is putting up 13.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game. He is sinking 48.6% of his shots from the floor and 43.5% from 3-point range (fifth in NBA), with 2.2 treys per game.