The Los Angeles Clippers head to Texas tonight for a matchup with the Luka Doncic-less Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center.
My Clippers vs. Mavericks predictions are expecting Kyrie Irving to have a big performance here with his co-star sidelined.
Find out more in my NBA picks for Saturday, December 21.
Clippers vs Mavericks prediction
My best bet
Kyrie Irving Over 23.5 points (-120 at bet365)
My analysis
Kyrie Irving has clearly found a home in Dallas and has been playing very well again in 2024-25. While he’s not usually the main option for the Dallas Mavericks, Irving will be tonight with Luka Doncic nursing a heel injury. That’s exactly why I'm focusing on his Over in points scored here.
The guard is averaging 23.9 ppg on the year. However, without Doncic, Kyrie is averaging nearly 29 points per game. He’s obviously going to have a much bigger workload, which points to the veteran balling out.
While he’s only hit the Over in points in two of the last four contests, there’s no reason to believe Irving won’t carry the offense for the Mavs. Plus, he averaged 26.5 points per night against the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2023-24 season, too.
Irving will rise to the occasion at home.
Clippers vs Mavericks same-game parlay
Kyrie Irving Over 23.5 points
James Harden Over 7.5 assists
Amir Coffey Over 1.5 made 3-pointers
James Harden finally has an established role again, leading the way alongside Norman Powell for the Clippers. While he’s not putting up massive numbers from a scoring standpoint with just 22.2 points per game, "The Beard" is still playmaking at a high level.
Harden is averaging 8.3 dimes and his total tonight is set at 7.5. Yes, he’s hit the Under in five straight contests, but the reason I’m eyeing the Over is because the Mavs are allowing a whopping 32.5 assists per contest across their last three. Also, he dished out seven on Thursday against Los Angeles.
Given the way Dallas is defending the passing lanes lately, I like this bet.
Amir Coffey is a key role player for the Clippers, averaging 10.6 ppg. He thrives from 3-point land, shooting 43.4%. He’s averaging 1.7 makes on 3.9 attempts per game, which is why I'm focusing on the Over.
Coffey has five triples across his last two outings and has hit the Over in treys in five of the last seven games. Dallas has allowed 20.3 3-pointers in their previous three games, which is the worst mark in the league during that span. Coffey should have no issues draining a minimum of two triples.
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Clippers vs Mavericks odds
Clippers vs Mavericks live odds
Clippers vs Mavericks opening odds
- Spread: Los Angeles +4 | Dallas -4
- Moneyline: Los Angeles +143 | Dallas -162
- Over/Under: Over 221.5 | Under 221.5
Odds courtesy of bet365
Clippers vs Mavericks spread and Over/Under analysis
- The Clippers are 17-10-1 ATS this season.
- Dallas has compiled a 15-11-1 against the spread record.
- The Over has hit in three of the last four meetings.
Clippers vs Mavericks trend
The Clippers have hit the moneyline in 27 of their last 42 away games (+21.60 Units / 22% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Clippers vs. Mavericks.
How to watch Clippers vs Mavericks
| Location: | American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX |
| Date: | Saturday, 12-21-2024 |
| Tip-off: | 8:30 p.m. ET |
| TV: | KFAA, KTLA |
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