The Los Angeles Clippers (31-26) are hosting the Dallas Mavericks (29-26) in a Western Conference matchup on Wednesday night. The Clippers are currently fourth in the conference standings, while Dallas is one game behind Los Angeles but sits as the sixth seed. This is the fourth and final regular season contest, with Los Angeles leading the season series 2-1. Guard Luka Doncic (right heel contusion) is out for Dallas, while Kyrie Irving is expected to make his team debut.
Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Clippers as an 8-point favorite in the latest Mavericks vs. Clippers odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 219.5. Before making any Clippers vs. Mavericks picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer model at SportsLine.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Mavericks vs. Clippers and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Clippers vs. Mavericks:
- Mavericks vs. Clippers spread: Los Angeles -8
- Mavericks vs. Clippers over/under: 219.5 points
- Mavericks vs. Clippers money line: Los Angeles -345, Dallas +270
- DAL: The Mavericks are 4-0 ATS in their last four games vs. a team with a winning straight-up record
- LAC: The Clippers are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games playing on one days rest
- Mavericks vs. Clippers picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Clippers can cover
Forward Kawhi Leonard is a two-way force who has an amazing wingspan to defend multiple positions and get into passing lanes. The five-time All-Star utilizes his mid-range jumper to consistently get buckets and attack the defense. Leonard averages 22.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game. On Feb. 4, he supplied 35 points, five rebounds, and four steals.
Wing Norman Powell is an effective, all-around player who plays great defense and provides the offense with another scorer. The UCLA product can finish with force at the rim and has a smooth jumper. Powell averages 16.7 points, three rebounds, and shoots 42% from 3-point land. On Feb. 2, he amassed 26 points and four 3-pointers.
Why the Mavericks can cover
Center Christian Wood is a floor-spacing big man for Dallas. Wood can score in many different ways including in pick-and-roll situations and owns a reliable jumper from mid-range. The UNLV product is great at second chance points and defends other bigs well. Wood is averaging 18.1 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per contest.
Guard Tim Hardaway Jr. is a confident shooter from beyond the arc. Hardaway Jr. constantly moves without the ball and has a quick release on his jumpers. The Michigan product also fills the lane to find easy looks at the basket. The 30-year-old puts up 13.8 points and shoots 35% from 3-point range. On Feb. 4, he finished with 22 points, four boards, and went 5-of-10 from deep.
How to make Clippers vs. Mavericks picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, predicting a combined 231 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 60% of simulations. You can only get the pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Mavericks vs. Clippers? And which side of the spread hits well over 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Clippers vs. Mavericks spread you need to jump on Wednesday, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out.
