The Dallas Mavericks (5-15) visit the LA Clippers (5-14) Saturday night at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Tip is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Mavericks vs. Clippers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Clippers lead 1-0
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.
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Mavericks at Clippers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:10 p.m. ET.
- 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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