Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Key Betting Insights for November 25th Matchup

Dallas Mavericks (10-5 SU, 8-7 ATS) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (6-8 SU, 5-9 ATS)

When: Saturday, November 25th, 10:30 PM (ET)

Where: Crypto.com Arena, CA, Los Angeles

TV: NBA

Point Spread: Dal -1.5/LAL +1.5

Total: 237.5

Money Line: Dallas Mavericks -119/-102

Notable Injuries

Mavericks

• Maxi Kleber (Out) Toe
• Dereck Lively II (Out) Back

Clippers

• Mason Plumlee (Out) Knee
• Brandon Boston Jr. (Out) Quadriceps

Recent Form

Coming into today’s game vs. the Clippers, the Mavericks are looking to build on their above .500 record of 10-5. Away from home, the Mavericks have a 6-3 record this season while maintaining a 4-2 record in their home games.

Today, the Clippers are entering the action with an overall record of 6-8 and have achieved a 1-2 record over their last three games. This season, when playing on the road, the Clippers have a 2-6 record, while their record at home is 4-2.

The Historicals

Through the last five matchups between the teams, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 3-2. But, looking at the scoring margin in these games, an average of just 0 points per game separates the teams. A combined average of 222 points per game was achieved in these matchups, leading to an over-under mark of 1-4.

Analysis

In their most recent game, the Mavericks’ offense concluded with only 104 points against the Lakers. Throughout the game, they made 16/50 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 39.6%. The top scorer for the Mavericks was Luka Doncic with 30 points, while Kyrie Irving also added 28 to the scoreboard.

As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Mavericks are focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 119.1 points per game (24th).

When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Mavericks squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 57.5% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.4% from downtown.

In contrast to their season average of 112.6 points per game, the Clippers had a below-average performance. They scored 106 points against the Pelicans and had a field goal percentage of 45.7%. In terms of offense, the Clippers have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, putting them 15th in the NBA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 11th in percentage and 18th in three-pointers made.

So far this season, the Clippers defense has been performing well, ranking 8th in the NBA at 109.6 points allowed per contest.

Opponents are hitting 52.2% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 34.1% of their three-point attempts.

Betting Trends

• In their last ten games away from home, the Mavericks have a straight-up record of 6-4 while going 7-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 121 points per game in this stretch.
• The Clippers are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
• Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Clippers have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-8.
• Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Mavericks have a straight-up record of 7-3. But their mark vs the spread was just 6-4.

Joes Pick To Cover The Spread

This matchup between the Mavericks and Clippers should be a fun one to watch, as there will be offensive playmakers all over the court. However, Dallas hasn’t played since Wednesday, whereas the Clippers lost to the Pelicans last night. I like Dallas at -1.5.