Dallas has dropped 3 games in a row after falling 129-119 against the Los Angeles Lakers Friday and failing to cover as a 9.5-point road underdog with the Over (232.5) hitting. F P.J. Washington scored a team-high 22 points while F Cooper Flagg (13 points, 11 assists, 7 rebounds) had a double-double in the losing effort.
Los Angeles has also dropped 3 in a row after falling 112-107 against the Memphis Grizzlies Friday and failing to cover as a 6.5-point home favorite. F Kawhi Leonard dropped a game-high 39 points while G James Harden (23, 11, 7) added a double-double in the loss.
Mavericks at Clippers odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Mavericks +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Clippers -285 (bet $285 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Mavericks +7.5 (-115) | Clippers -7.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Mavericks at Clippers key injuries
Mavericks
(Not yet submitted — below was for Friday’s game)
- F Anthony Davis (calf) questionable
- G Dante Exum (knee) out
- G Kyrie Irving (knee) out
- C Dereck Lively II (foot) out
Clippers
(Not yet submitted — below was for Friday’s game)
- G Bradley Beal (hip) out
- G Bogdan Bogdanovic (hip) out
- F Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) out
- G Jordan Miller (hamstring) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Mavericks at Clippers picks and predictions
Prediction
Clippers 117, Mavericks 112
PASS.
There is no value on the Clippers (-275) to win at home against a Mavericks team that is just 1-5 on the road this season.
LEAN MAVERICKS +7.5 (-115).
The last time these teams faced off resulted in a double-overtime thriller. While this matchup may not provide the same theatrics, another close game should be expected. The Mavs have covered in 2 of their last 3 games and 3 of their last 5 as underdogs, while the Clippers have failed to cover in 4 of their last 5, including last night when they lost as a 6.5-point favorite.
With both teams off to disappointing starts and coming into Saturday with minimal injuries, expect a good show with the Mavs covering a wider spread.
BET OVER 223.5 (-115).
The Mavericks have scored 118 or more in 2 of their last 5 games and have hit the Over in 5 of their last 10. They have allowed at least 115 points in 7 of their last 10.
The Clippers have hit the Over in 3 of their last 5 and in 6 of their last 9. They have scored 118 or more in 2 of their last 4 while allowing 120 or more in 2 of their last 3 and in 6 of their last 9.
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