LA Clippers (51-31) vs. Dallas Mavericks (50-32)
The LA Clippers and Dallas Mavericks are set to battle in Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs’ first round this Sunday, a pivotal encounter at the American Airlines Center. The Clippers, with a narrow one-game advantage in the regular season records, will aim to leverage that edge against the Mavericks. Fans tuning in via ABC or searching for real-time updates on top live betting websites will witness what promises to be a thrilling clash.
Clippers have done well on the court, they register an average of 115.6 points per game and they manage to shoot well from the field, with a shooting efficiency of 48.9%. The Clippers’ ability to score correctly in home games is evident in their profitability away from home which demonstrated in their record by more than five points against the spread on the road (20-21). This could be the case as they have problems during the game in Dallas. This could indicate potential difficulties in covering the spread.
The Mavericks have a touch more wiggle room on the points scoring front with an average of 117.9 points per game. The custodians of the offensive strategy for this team will also make use of the three-point shot, where they average at 14.6 shots made per game despite a lower accuracy than that of the Clippers’ team. At home, their record against the spread is excellent (27-14), which points to their trend of profiting from their own adverse field conditions.
LA Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks Game Info
| When: | Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 3:30 PM ET |
| Where: | American Airlines Center |
| TV: | ABC |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
Kawhi Leonard (SF) vs. Luka Doncic (PG)
Clippers’ star forward Kawhi Leonard featured during all the games with an average of 23.7 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. However, his inability to work with other players that were equally skilled made it hard for him to fit in with the team, and prevented him from developing his game. Although Leonard’s turnover rate has been problematic and his capability to deal with pressure in playoffs is indispensable for the Clippers to win their championship.
On the other hand, the charismatic captain of the Mavericks by the name Luka Doncic is almost godly, with him leading his team with 33.9 points and 9.8 assists per game. His spectaculars and spectacular ability to gather the ball and generation of plays makes him one overall threat. On the contrary, the higher turnover per game that he averages (4 in a game) could become a cause for worry in tight matchups.
These two figures are often the most influential in deciding the outcome of the game should they enter into a head-to-head duel. There will be a great battle of wits between Leonard’ defense and offensive diversity. This encounter intends to demonstrate who is strong and who is vulnerable, carry a message for those who win and give a clue for those who lose.
NBA Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
As the odds have yet to be determined, keeping an eye on how the spread and moneyline evolve will provide insights into public and expert sentiment as game day approaches.
LA Clippers Betting Trends
The Clippers are currently in a slump, both straight up (2-3 in the last 5 games) and against the spread (1-4 in the last 5 games). This trend hints at a possible problem of handling pressure or sustaining the consistency, which can be aggravated in an elimination game organized away from home.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Trends
To the contrary, the Mavericks have improved with the same outcome, being 3 wins and spread covers (3-2 in both cases). Their own performance against the spread at home this season shows that they have the ability of taking advantage of the home court advantage in the playoffs.
LA Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks 4/28/24 Betting Picks
Given the trends and the home-court advantage, the Mavericks might be the safer bet in this matchup. Their ability to outscore and cover spreads at home gives them an edge, especially with the Clippers’ recent struggles on the road. For prop bets, considering Doncic for a high points total could be wise given his scoring track record this season.
With both teams boasting high-powered offenses, the over might be tempting, especially if the game becomes a shootout. However, with the details of the spreads and totals still pending, it’s advisable to monitor updates on the latest NBA Playoffs picks closely before finalizing any bets.
