Mavericks vs. Clippers prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds - April 21

In Game 1 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, the Dallas Mavericks will face the Los Angeles Clippers. The Mavericks are currently modest 3.5-point favorites over the Clippers. The game has a point total of 221.5.

Here is everything you need to know 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: Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 3:30 PM ET
• Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
• TV: ABC

Mavericks vs. Clippers Prediction

ATS Pick: Clippers (+ 3.5)
O/U Pick: Over (221.5)
Score Prediction: Clippers 117 - Mavericks 113

Mavericks vs. Clippers Betting Insights

• This season, the Mavericks games have gone over 221.5 points scored, their current matchup's total, 57 (out of 82) times.
• This season, 46 of the Clippers' 82 total matchups have gone over 221.5 total points scored.
• These teams average 233.5 points per game combined, 12.0 more than the over/under of 221.5.
• The Mavericks and the Clippers have seen their opponents average a combined 6.4 more points per game than the over/under of 221.5 set in this game.
• Dallas has won 37, or 74%, of the 50 contests in which it was the favorite this year.
• 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 come out on top in two of its last three head-to-head matchups against Dallas.
• The Clippers also have a 2-1 edge against the spread when playing the Mavericks.
• The Clippers have failed to cover in three consecutive games against the spread, and were favored in one of those contests.

Mavericks Recent Trends

• The Mavericks are 7-3 against the spread and 7-3 overall over their past 10 games.
• Dallas' average total over the last 10 games is 4.1 points more than the 221.5 total given for this matchup.
• Against the spread, the Mavericks are 48-34-0 this season.
• Dallas has an against the spread record of 25-15 in its 40 games when favored by 3.5 points or more so far this season.
• Mavericks games this year have hit the over 43.9% of the time (36 out of 82 games with a set point total).
• The 117.9 points per game the Mavericks record are 5.6 more points than the Clippers allow (112.3).
• When Dallas totals more than 112.3 points, it is 40-13 against the spread and 42-11 overall.
• The Mavericks are shooting 48.1% from the field this season, 1.3 percentage points higher than the 46.8% the Clippers allow to opponents.
• The Mavericks sport a worse record against the spread when playing at home (21-20-0) than they do in away games (27-14-0).
• Dallas has eclipsed the over/under in a lower percentage of games at home (39%) than games on the road (48.8%).
• The Mavericks have fared worse as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, sporting a home record of 18-9, compared to going 19-4 in road games.

Mavericks Recent Stats

Mavericks Leaders

• Luka Doncic averages 33.9 points, 9.2 rebounds and 9.8 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1.4 steals (seventh in NBA) and 0.5 blocks.
• Kyrie Irving averages 25.6 points, 5.2 assists and 5 boards per contest.
• Daniel Gafford puts up 11 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 0.9 steals and 2.1 blocks (sixth in NBA).
• P.J. Washington averages 12.9 points, 5.6 boards and 1.9 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 1 steal and 0.8 blocks.
• Tim Hardaway Jr. puts up 14.4 points, 3.2 boards and 1.8 assists per game, shooting 40.2% from the floor and 35.3% from downtown with 2.7 made 3-pointers per game.

Mavericks Player Props

Clippers Recent Trends

• The Clippers have a 4-6 record against the spread while going 6-4 overall in their past 10 contests.
• Los Angeles' average total over the last 10 games is 1.3 points fewer than the 221.5 over/under given for this matchup.
• Against the spread, the Clippers are 37-43-1 this year.
• Los Angeles is 4-5-1 ATS when underdogs by 3.5 points or more this season.
• Clippers games this season have eclipsed the over/under 36 times in 82 opportunities (43.9%).
• The Clippers put up an average of 115.6 points per game, the same as the Mavericks give up 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.
• This season, the Clippers are 18-22-1 at home against the spread (.439 winning percentage). On the road, they are 19-21-0 ATS (.463).
• Los Angeles' games have gone above the over/under 43.9% of the time both at home (18 of 41) and on the road (18 of 41) this season.
• The Clippers' winning percentage at home as moneyline favorites is .667 (24-12), and on the road it is .786 (22-6).

Clippers Recent Stats

Clippers Leaders

• On a per-game basis, Kawhi Leonard gives the Clippers 23.7 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists. He also averages 1.6 steals (fifth in league) and 0.9 blocked shots.
• The Clippers are receiving 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game from Paul George this year.
• James Harden is averaging 16.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 8.5 assists per contest. He is sinking 42.8% of his shots from the floor and 38.1% from beyond the arc, with 2.6 treys per contest.
• Ivica Zubac gets the Clippers 11.7 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game while posting 0.3 steals and 1.2 blocked shots.
• Russell Westbrook gives the Clippers 11.1 points, 5 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game while delivering 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.

Clippers Player Props

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