LA Clippers (51-31) vs. Dallas Mavericks (50-32)
LA Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks Game 3 April 26, 2024 – The stakes are high as the LA Clippers, boasting a commendable 51-31 record, clash with the Dallas Mavericks, who closely trail with a 50-32 standing, in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The series now moves to Game 3, set for Friday, April 26, 2024, bringing both teams to the spotlight at American Airlines Center. As the playoffs heat up, fans and bettors alike turn their eyes to this matchup, with many likely placing their bets through various licensed betting platforms.
LA Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks Game 3 April 26, 2024 Game Info
| When: | Friday, April 26, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET |
| Where: | American Airlines Center |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
LA Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Clippers | +165 |
+4.5 -105
|
o210 -105
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| Mavericks | -190 |
-4.5 -115
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u210 -115
|
Betting odds are yet to be finalized, but considering the tight performance record of both teams, we can expect a close spread and an exciting game. Bettors should keep a close eye on updates as the game approaches and consider the recent performance and historical matchups between these two teams.
Paul George (F) vs. Luka Doncic (PG)
Paul George from the Clippers has been the team’s most important player on the court, playing 74 out of 82 games, averaging 22.6 points every game. He is renowned for his defensive abilities, and on average he gets 1.5 steals and 0.5 blocks per game, which is a massive contribution to the Clippers’ game strategy. However, his turnover rate which is 2.1 per game might become an issue in the more playoff games that put pressure on the players.
On the flip side, Luka Doncic, with the average of 33.9 points and 9.8 assists per game, is a player worth mentioning for the Mavs. As he combines his mean rebounding either on the defense and on the offense with his creative playmaking, he remains a difficult player to beat in any game. Doncic’s four per game yields are mitigated by his all-around contributions which are total monetary figures taken into consideration.
When these two stars collide, it’s one heck of a defensive block from George versus Doncic’s offensive genius. The matchup will definitely make the game speed up and be the deciding factor of its final result.
Exploring Clippers’ Seasonal Strengths
The Clippers have successful offensive strategy this season with the average 115.6 points per game and a 48.9% accuracy from the field. They also have a phenomenal performance from three-point shooting – 38.1%, especially from players like Paul George. But beware that they can be beatable by their poor free-throw shooting and tendency to earn fouls (18.5 per game), especially during playoff games in which small details play a great role.
Mavericks’ Strategic Edge
The Mavericks excel most with their score averaging, which is 117.9 points per game. You can see their three-pointers shooting game by the fact that they are on 14.6/39.5 with slightly lowered efficiency compared to the Clippers. The depth of their line up in shooting ability especially from that far is going to be a key factor if the Clippers are going to open their defense in the first place.
LA Clippers Betting Trends
Clippers are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
LA Clippers are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread
Clippers are 20-21 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Clippers’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 18 of Clippers’ 41 last games at home
Dallas Mavericks Betting Trends
Mavericks are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
Dallas Mavericks are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
Mavericks are 27-14 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Mavericks’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 16 of Mavericks’ 41 last games at home
LA Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks Betting Picks
Given the current trends and the pivotal performances expected from key players, this game promises to be tightly contested. The betting edge might lean slightly towards the Mavericks, given their strong record against the spread and the advantage of playing at home.
When considering prop bets, look towards player performance metrics such as points per game for Doncic and George. The over/under will heavily depend on the final posted totals, but given both teams’ high scoring averages, the ‘over’ might be a tempting bet.
This prediction reflects the recent form and the historical edge the Mavericks have shown, especially in their latest NBA Playoffs picks.
Score Prediction: Mavericks 112, Clippers 108.
