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

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 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

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

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

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.

Clippers Player Props

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