Los Angeles Clippers (51-31 SU, 40-47 ATS) vs. Dallas Mavericks (50-32 SU, 51-36 ATS)
When: Friday, May 3rd, 9:30 PM (ET)
Where: American Airlines Center, TX, Dallas
TV: ESPN
Point Spread: LAC +7.5/Dal -7.5
Total: 206.5
Money Line: Los Angeles Clippers +266/-339
Notable Injuries
Clippers
- Kawhi Leonard (Out) Knee
- Terance Mann (Questionable) Leg
Mavericks
- Tim Hardaway Jr. (Out) Ankle
- Olivier-Maxence Prosper (Out) Ankle
Game six of this first-round Western Conference series between the Clippers and Mavericks tips off at 9:30 PM ET at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. The Mavericks lead the series 3-2, and if they win this game, they will advance to the second round. ESPN is carrying the game on TV, and the over/under line is sitting at 206.5 points. The Mavericks are favored by 7.5 points on the spread and are -339 on the money line. The Clippers are +266 on the money line.
The Mavericks picked up a big win in the most recent game of this series, taking down the Clippers by a final score of 123-93. Dallas was favored by 3 points heading into the game, and they easily covered the spread with their 30-point win. The Mavericks took control of the game in the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Clippers 31-22. The game also went over the over/under line of 208 points, with the teams combining for 216 points.
Luka Doncic had a huge game for the Mavericks, finishing with 35 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds. As a team, the Mavericks shot 54% from the field and knocked down 14 threes. Maxi Kleber also had a big game from three-point range, hitting five threes on 71.4% shooting. Paul George and Ivica Zubac each had 15 points for the Clippers.
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This season, the Clippers have an O/U record of 40-46-1, and their games have averaged a combined 226.7 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 206.5 points.
Looking at their ATS record, the Clippers are 40-47 overall and 21-22 on the road. As the underdog, their ATS record is 8-15, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last three games as the favorite.
On the road, the Clippers are 27-16 this season, and they have an average scoring differential of +3.3 points per game. In the Western Conference, they are currently in 4th place and have gone 30-22 against other teams in the West.
In their last game against the Mavericks, the Clippers lost by a score of 123-93. They were 3-point underdogs going into the game. The O/U line for that game was 208 points.
For the season, the Clippers are 7-16 as the underdog and have been the underdog in 23 of their 82 games. Today, they are 7.5-point underdogs.
In terms of their over/under record for the season, the Mavericks are 39-48-0. The over has hit in their last two games and today’s O/U line is 206.5.
On average, Dallas’ games have finished with 231.9 points this season, which is higher than today’s line of 206.5. In their last game against the Clippers, the two teams combined for 216 points.
For the season, the Mavericks have an ATS record of 51-36, including a 29-15 record on the road. At home, they are 22-21 vs. the spread. Dallas has covered the spread in their last two road games.
Dallas’ last game was also against the Clippers, and they won by a score of 123-93. The Mavs were favored by 3 points in that game.
Looking at the Western Conference standings, the Mavericks are currently in 5th place with a record of 50-32. In their division, they are in 1st place. Today, they are favored by 7.5 points.
In non-conference games, the Mavericks went 19-11 and 31-21 against Western Conference opponents. On the road, they are 27-17 compared to 26-17 at home.
