Mavericks vs. Clippers Picks and Prediction – 4/4/2025

Dallas Mavericks (38-39) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (44-32)
Time: 10:30 PM ET
Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Tickets as low as $20
Line: Los Angeles Clippers -9.5
O/U: 224.5

Previous Games:

  • Dallas Mavericks: Won 120-118 against the Atlanta Hawks

  • Los Angeles Clippers: Won 114-98 against the New Orleans Pelicans

Head-to-Head:

Dallas enters this game struggling without Kyrie Irving and facing a tough Clippers team that has been playing great basketball lately. The Mavericks have a decent offense but lack depth, while the Clippers are firing on all cylinders with solid defense and balanced scoring. This matchup gives the Clippers a significant edge, especially with the home-court advantage.

Dallas Mavericks Breakdown:

Dallas has struggled without Kyrie Irving, who is out for the rest of the season. The Mavericks will rely heavily on Luka Dončić to shoulder the offensive load, but without Irving, their scoring depth is lacking. They average 114.9 points per game, but their defense has been subpar, especially on the road, allowing 118.6 points over the last 10 games. The Mavericks have gone 17-22 on the road and will need a complete team effort to stay competitive in this matchup.

Key Players:

  • Luka Dončić: 27.2 points, 8.5 rebounds per game

  • Anthony Davis: 22.7 points per game

Los Angeles Clippers Breakdown:

The Clippers have been playing fantastic basketball, winning 8 of their last 10 games. They have a deep roster, with Kawhi Leonard leading the way alongside James Harden and Ivica Zubac. The Clippers are solid defensively, averaging 9.4 steals per game, and they’ve been particularly strong at home, posting a 26-11 record. They average 119.5 points per game, and their defense has held opponents to 104.1 points over the past 10 games.

Key Players:

  • Kawhi Leonard: 23.6 points per game

  • James Harden: 22.5 points, 7.5 assists per game

  • Ivica Zubac: 12.6 rebounds per game

Betting Trends:

Dallas Mavericks:

  • 6-12 ATS in the last 18 games

  • Over has cashed in 11 of their last 13 games

Los Angeles Clippers:

  • 9-2 ATS in the last 11 games

  • Under has cashed in 12 of LA’s last 16 games against Dallas

Exact Score Prediction:

Los Angeles Clippers 118 – Dallas Mavericks 105

Our Best Bet:

Los Angeles Clippers -9.5

With Kyrie Irving out for Dallas, the Mavericks will struggle to keep up with the Clippers, who have been clicking on both ends of the court. The Clippers' depth and solid defense should allow them to cover the spread and secure a comfortable victory, especially at home. The over/under line of 224.5 could be hit, but the Clippers' defense will likely keep the Mavericks from putting up enough points to push it too high.

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