Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 4/5/25
At 10:30 ET, the Los Angeles Clippers (-343) will host the Dallas Mavericks (+273) in a Western Conference matchup. The Clippers are favored by 8 and have won three straight games. The over/under line is 221.5.
This game will be played at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood and can be seen on KTLA.
DALLAS MAVERICKS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers -8
This game will be played at Intuit Dome at 10:30 ET on Saturday, April 5th.
WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 120-105 in favor of the Clippers.
- Our projections have James Harden finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists.
- From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.8% and knocking down 14 threes.
Can Dallas Grab a Win on the Road?
Dallas fell to 38-40 on the season after a 114-91 road loss to the Clippers on Friday. The Mavericks entered the game as +12 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 23 points. The total score of 205 points was well below the O/U line of 225.5.
The Clippers took control early, going on a 10-0 run to stretch their lead from 37-20 to 47-20. Dallas struggled in the first half, scoring just 35 points, and trailed 81-60 heading into the 4th quarter. They were outscored 33-31 in the final period.
The Mavericks struggled offensively in their 114-91 loss to the Clippers, hitting just 4 threes at a 20% clip. Their overall shooting percentage was 45.5%, and they finished with only 91 points.
Naji Marshall led Dallas with 22 points, including 12 in the 4th quarter. Spencer Dinwiddie added 18 points, and Jaden Hardy contributed 16, scoring 7 in the 3rd quarter.
Defensively, the Mavericks allowed 114 points to the Clippers, who shot 49% from the field. Dallas gave up 29 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters but tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 23 points. However, the 4th quarter saw the Clippers put up 33 points.
The Mavericks struggled to defend the three-point line, as the Clippers hit 14 threes at a 46% clip. Dallas sent the Clippers to the line 16 times, where they made 12 free throws. The Mavericks recorded 7 steals but didn’t register any blocks.
Can the Clippers Secure a Win at Home?
The Clippers improved to 45-32 on the season with a dominant 114-91 win over the Mavericks on Friday. Playing at home, Los Angeles covered the spread as 12-point favorites, while the game’s total of 205 points fell well short of the 225.5 O/U line.
Los Angeles set the tone early, jumping out to a 29-16 lead after the 1st quarter and extending it with a 10-0 run. They led 81-60 going into the 4th, where they outscored Dallas 33-31 to close out the game.
The Clippers shot 49.4% from the field and knocked down 14 threes at a 46.7% clip in their win over the Mavericks. Kawhi Leonard led the way with 20 points, including 9 in the opening quarter.
Norman Powell and Ivica Zubac added 14 points each, with Zubac also grabbing 13 rebounds. Bogdan Bogdanović contributed 9 of his 12 points in the 4th quarter.
The Clippers put on a defensive clinic against the Mavericks, holding them to just 91 points. They set the tone early, allowing only 16 points in the 1st quarter and 19 in the 2nd. Even in the 4th, when Dallas scored 31 points, the Clippers’ defense was strong enough to secure the win.
Los Angeles limited Dallas to just 4 made threes on 20% shooting from beyond the arc. The Clippers also sent the Mavericks to the line 26 times, where they made 17 free throws. On the boards, the Clippers grabbed 37 defensive rebounds while allowing 6 offensive boards. They also recorded 11 steals and 4 blocks.