Clippers vs Mavericks Picks and Prediction – 5/4/2024

The Dallas Mavericks return home for Game 6 of their Western Conference quarterfinals best of seven series. Dallas leads the series 3-2 after defeating Los Angeles on the road Wednesday night 123-93. Dallas can clinch the series with a victory at home on Friday and move on to the conference semifinals. The LA Clippers return home on Wednesday for Game 5 of their Western Conference quarterfinals best of seven series. Make sure you stay up to date with all the NBA action with our expert NBA picks.

Clippers vs Mavericks Prediction

After losing to Los Angeles 116-11 at home in Game 4, Dallas bounced back with a strong effort on the road Wednesday beating the LA Clippers by 30 points. Luka Doncic scored 35 points in the victory and Dallas dominated in shooting, hitting 54.0% of their shots compared to 37.9% by the Clippers. Los Angeles has failed to cover the number in six of its last eight and the Clippers are 2-6 straight up over that same stretch. Dallas has covered the number in 13 years last 18 and the Mavericks have covered the number in 15 of the last 20 versus an opponent from the Western Conference. Final Score Prediction, Dallas Mavericks win 114-104.

Clippers vs Mavericks Preview and Odds 

Dallas played very well offensively during the regular season, averaging 117.9 points per game which was seventh best in the NBA. The Mavericks had the 11th best field goal shooting percentage and 13th best three-point shooting percentage. The playoffs have been dominated by the defense as Dallas is scoring just 101.3 points per game but is shooting a respectable 44.0% and had a very strong effort in Game 5 when hitting 54% of their field goal attempts and scoring 123 points. Dallas (-8) is the favorite and I like the Mavericks to win and clinch the series. Just like what happened in Game 5, Dallas will jump out to a lead and the Clippers will give up, leading to another large double-digit win at home for the Mavericks on Friday.