Mavericks vs Clippers Spread and Over/Under Analysis
Preview
Following the Clippers' 116-111 win in Dallas, the NBA odds opened Los Angeles as a narrow 2-point favorite for Game 5. The No. 5 seed Dallas Mavericks and No. 4 seed Los Angeles Clippers will face off on Wednesday, May 1, in Game 5 of their first-round 2024 NBA playoff series.
Spread and Over/Under Analysis
Let's analyze the odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the Clippers vs. Mavericks matchup based on lines from FanDuel Sportsbook:
Spread
The Clippers are listed as the favorite with a spread of -2.5 points. This means that they are expected to win by at least three points to cover the spread. The Mavericks, on the other hand, are the underdog with a spread of +2.5 points, meaning they can lose by up to two points and still cover.
Over/Under
The over/under for the game is set at 225.5 points. This means that the total number of points scored by both teams combined is predicted to be over or under 225.5 points.
Our Expert Pick
We believe that the Clippers will cover the spread and win by three or more points. The Clippers have a more experienced and talented roster, and they have played well in this series so far. The Mavericks have shown some fight, but we don't think they have enough to overcome the Clippers tonight.
We also like the under for this game. Both teams play at a slow pace, and we don't expect a lot of high-scoring in this one.
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