Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Clippers Free Prediction 02/25/19

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The Dallas Mavericks (26-33) will travel to the Staples Center to take on the Los Angeles Clippers (33-28). The game starts at 10:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 25, 2019, and will air on NBATV.

Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Clippers Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last game. The Clippers (3-point favorites) were defeated by the Denver Nuggets, 123-96, while the Mavericks (11.5-point underdogs) fell to the Utah Jazz, 125-109. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The Los Angeles game finished 2 points over the projected point total of 217, while the Dallas game finished 19.5 points over the projected point total of 214.5.

Dallas had a turnover percentage of 2.8 (better than their season average of 13.1) while Los Angeles did a great job of getting and making free throws (33-37; 89.2 percent). Lou Williams played a pivotal role for Los Angeles with 24 points. Dallas was led by Trey Burke, who put up 20 points and seven rebounds.

In three matchups against each other this year, the Mavericks have won two. In their most recent game, the two teams combined for 204 points, well under the projected point total of 223.5. Dallas won 106-98, covering as a 3-point favorite. Dallas had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.531 vs. 0.418). Los Angeles, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (6.3 vs. 10.5). DeAndre Jordan put up a double-double in the victory with 13 points and 16 rebounds.

Of the Mavericks’ 59 games, 32 have finished under the projected point total. Dallas comes into the contest with records of 26-33 straight up (SU) and 35-24 against the spread (ATS).

Contrary to Dallas, Clippers games have gone over the total 53.3 percent of the time. Further, Los Angeles owns records of 33-28 SU and 33-27 ATS.

Contrasting styles will be on display in this meeting. Los Angeles prefers an up-and-down style of play (ninth in possessions per game), while Dallas is more half-court-oriented (19th in possessions per game). Furthermore, the Mavericks, who rank fourth in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.223), will battle against the Clippers, who rank 27th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.224).

Mavericks vs. Clippers Betting Pick

NBA Tip: SU Winner – Clippers, ATS Winner – Clippers, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • The Clippers average 50.7 points in the paint per game, which ranks eighth in the league. The Mavericks rank 12th in points allowed in the paint per game (47.8).
  • Dallas ranks third in three pointers attempted per game (35.6) while Los Angeles ranks last (24.8).
  • The Mavericks rank 14th in points off turnovers allowed per game (16.7) while the Clippers rank 27th (18.2).
  • Dallas averages 45.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 12th in the NBA. Los Angeles ranks 23rd in rebounds allowed per game (45.8).
  • Dallas ranks 22nd in steals per game (7.0) while Los Angeles ranks 26th (6.6).
  • The Mavericks rank eighth in blocks allowed per game (4.7) while the Clippers rank 28th (6.0).
  • The Mavericks average 13.3 second chance points per game, which ranks 18th in the NBA. The Clippers rank 23rd in second chance points allowed per game (14.1).
  • Los Angeles ranks 22nd in assists per game (23.2) while Dallas ranks 25th (22.6).
  • Los Angeles ranks 13th in fast break points per game (13.0) while Dallas ranks 29th in fast break points allowed per game (17.2).
  • Dallas is 10-3 when they allow under 100 points, while Los Angeles is 6-1.
  • When reaching the century mark, the Mavericks are 25-27 and the Clippers are 33-19.
  • Dallas is 15-14 ATS on the road, while Los Angeles is 15-13 ATS at home.
  • The total has gone under in 15 of the Mavericks’ 29 road games, while 17 of the Clippers’ 28 home games have gone over.

Bettings Trends:

  • The Clippers are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Mavericks are 1-4.
  • In their last five games, Los Angeles has 4 overs and 1 under, while Dallas has 3 overs and 2 unders.
  • During their last five games, the Clippers have scored an average of 117.0 points per game (3.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 115.6 points per game (1.8 above their season average).
  • The Mavericks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.4, up from 0.5 for the season.