Los Angeles Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/24

At 8:30 ET, the Dallas Mavericks (-188) will host the Los Angeles Clippers (+158) in a Western Conference matchup. The Mavericks are currently favored by 4.5 points and have a record of 17-9, which is good for 4th in the West. Meanwhile, the Clippers are 15-12 and sit 9th in the conference.

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LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS DALLAS MAVERICKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers +4.5

This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:30 ET on Thursday, December 19th.

WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 103-102 in favor of the Mavericks.
• Our projections have Kyrie Irving finishing with 24 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.
• From the field, we have the Mavericks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 13 threes.

Do the Clippers Stand a Chance in Dallas?

The Clippers improved to 15-12 on the season with a dominant 144-107 win over the Jazz on Monday. Playing at home, L.A. entered the game as -7.5 point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total score of 251 points soared past the O/U line of 221.5.

Los Angeles set the tone early, going on a 10-0 run to jump out to a 17-3 lead. They led 44-20 after the 1st quarter and 81-47 at halftime. The Clippers kept the pressure on, outscoring the Jazz 34-33 in the 3rd quarter and 29-27 in the 4th.

The Clippers’ offense was unstoppable in their 144-107 win over the Jazz, shooting 59.8% from the field and hitting 21 threes at a 53.8% clip. James Harden led the way with 41 points, including 24 in the 1st quarter, and knocked down 7 threes at 63.6%.

Norman Powell added 29 points, hitting 5 threes at 71.4%, with 13 points in the 3rd quarter. Ivica Zubac contributed 19 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 72.7% from the field.

The Clippers held the Jazz to 107 points on Monday, giving up 20 points in the 1st quarter and 27 in both the 2nd and 4th. Their toughest stretch came in the 3rd, where they allowed 33 points.

Defensively, the Clippers limited Utah to 45% shooting, including 33% from three-point range, with the Jazz making 13 threes. The Clippers also recorded 13 steals and 6 blocks.

Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Mavericks?

The Mavericks improved to 17-9 on the season with a 143-133 win over the Warriors on Sunday. Dallas, who were +1 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The game’s total points of 276.5 far exceeded the over/under line of 228.5.

Dallas jumped out to a 46-33 lead after the 1st quarter, but the Warriors fought back, outscoring the Mavs 41-35 in the 2nd. The teams were even in the 3rd, each scoring 33 points. In the 4th, the Warriors went on a 12-0 run, cutting the score from 114-101 to 114-113, but Dallas held on, outscoring Golden State 29-26 in the final period.

The Mavericks put up 143 points in their win over the Warriors, shooting 59.8% from the field and hitting 21 threes at a 51.2% clip. Luka Doncic led the way with 45 points, 13 assists, and 11 rebounds, making 6 threes and shooting 69.6% overall.

Klay Thompson added 29 points, hitting 7 threes at 63.6%, including 13 points in the 4th quarter. Doncic scored 15 points in the 1st quarter and 13 in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters.

Even with a rough defensive showing, the Mavericks managed to come out on top against the Warriors, despite giving up 133 points. Dallas allowed 33 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, and a tough 2nd quarter saw them give up 41 points. However, they tightened things up in the 4th, allowing just 26 points.

The Mavericks struggled to defend the three, as the Warriors hit 27 threes at a 50% clip. Dallas did limit Golden State’s trips to the line, where they went 8/11. The Mavericks collected 37 defensive rebounds but allowed 15 offensive boards. They also contributed 8 steals and 5 blocks.