Mavericks vs. Clippers Picks and Prediction – 4/5/2025

Dallas Mavericks (38-39) vs. LA Clippers (44-32)
Time: 10:30 PM ET
Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
TV: NBA League Pass

Previous Games:

• Clippers: Coming off a 114-98 win over the Pelicans

• Mavericks: Beat the Hawks 120-118 on Wednesday

Head-to-Head:

The Clippers and Mavericks face off for the second night in a row, both games taking place in Los Angeles. The Clippers have covered the spread in 9 of their last 11, while Dallas has struggled ATS, covering just 6 of their last 18. LA holds the advantage in recent matchups and has more depth coming into this back-to-back set.

Dallas Mavericks Breakdown:

The Mavericks enter Saturday night’s game clinging to 9th place in the Western Conference. They’ve won 3 of their last 4 games, but are on the second night of a back-to-back, which has been a tough spot for them historically. Dallas averages 114.9 points per game, shooting 47.9% from the field and 36.8% from three. However, their defense has allowed too many easy buckets, and fatigue could be a major factor tonight. Anthony Davis (note: likely incorrect attribution) leads the team with 19.5 points and 9.7 rebounds, while Spencer Dinwiddie averages 4.3 assists per game.

Key Players:

• P.J. Washington: 14.8 points per game

• Tim Hardaway Jr.: 13.6 points per game

LA Clippers Breakdown:

The Clippers are locked into at least the 8th seed, with a chance to jump into the top 6 to avoid the play-in. They’re riding a 2-game win streak, including a strong defensive performance over New Orleans. The team is led by James Harden, averaging 22.5 points and 8.6 assists per game, with Ivica Zubac pulling down 12.5 rebounds. LA scores 112.2 points per game, and they’ve been elite at covering spreads lately. Their depth gives them a clear edge, especially on the second night of a back-to-back for Dallas.

Key Players:

• Norman Powell: 22.4 points per game

• Kawhi Leonard: 20.8 points per game

Betting Trends:

Dallas Mavericks:

• 6-12 ATS in their last 18 games

• Over has hit in 11 of their last 13

LA Clippers:

• 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games

• Under has hit in 12 of the last 16 vs. Dallas

Exact Score Prediction:

LA Clippers 115 – Dallas Mavericks 103

Our Best Bet:

LA Clippers -8.5 (-110)

The Clippers are the fresher, more balanced team in this back-to-back scenario. With Dallas running on tired legs and the Clippers trending upward both straight up and ATS, LA should take control and cover the spread at home.