The Los Angeles Clippers (16-12) and Dallas Mavericks (17-10) face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:30 p.m. ET at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The game will broadcast live on NBA League Pass.
The Mavericks are 3.5-point favorites on the spread, with the over/under set at 220.5 total points. Dallas is a -160 favorite to win outright, while Los Angeles is +135 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Clippers vs. Mavericks predictions and NBA picks for Saturday, December 21.
Clippers vs. Mavericks Picks, Prediction
Spread
Hopefully, this game will be much more enjoyable than their previous meeting just two nights ago.
When we filed last time, Luka Doncic appeared headed to play but was downgraded to out, with Kyrie Irving also ruled out later in the day. Irving isn't on the injury report this time, but Doncic will be out again with a heel contusion.
Yet still, Dallas is favored and is on the sharp side, per our metrics.
And yes, I'm with the bounce-back spot. Give me Dallas -3.5. The Mavs are 5-1 with Irving and no Doncic. After a loss this season, they're 5-3-1 against the spread.
Moneyline
In a parlay, I might opt for the moneyline instead of the spread, but straight up, I'm passing on this since I like Dallas in this spot.
Over/Under
I might lean under if anything, but I'm not interested in the total for this one.
My Pick: Mavericks -3.5
Clippers vs Mavericks Odds
| Clippers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3.5 -110 | 220.5 -110 / -110 | +135 |
| Mavericks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3.5 -110 | 220.5 -110 / -110 | -160 |
- Clippers vs. Mavericks spread: Mavericks -3.5
- Clippers vs. Mavericks over/under: 220.5 total points
- Clippers vs. Mavericks moneyline: Clippers +135, Mavericks -160
- Clippers vs. Mavericks best bet: Mavericks -3.5
Clippers vs. Mavericks Preview
I'm targeting two props in this game.
The first is Kyrie over 34.5 points, rebounds, and assists, a number he has achieved in four straight without an active Doncic.
The other is PJ Washington over 21.5 PR. He's gotten this over in five of six in games with Irving and without Doncic this season, and the lone miss was 21, a hook.
Clippers vs. Mavericks Prediction
I'm not playing this parlay, but, I will tell you that if you wanted to, you could get a damn good number.
On FanDuel, Mavs -3.5 with the aforementioned Irving and Washington props are +479. It's +391 with the moneyline instead of Mavs -3.5.
Best Bet: PJ Washington Over 21.5 Points + Rebounds
Same Game Parlay Picks
- Mavericks Moneyline
- Kyrie Irving Over 34.5 Points, Rebounds, & Assists
- PJ Washington Over 21.5 Points + Rebounds
Parlay Payout: +479
Mavericks vs. Clippers Betting Trends
