LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction and Betting Tips | Dec. 19, 2024

The LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks matchup is one of the 13 games scheduled for Thursday. LA is ninth in the West with a 15-12 record, while Dallas is fourth with a 17-9 record.

The two teams have met each other 173 times in the regular season, with the Mavs holding a lopsided 100-73 lead. They battled thrice last season, as LA took the season series 2-1.

Their most recent clash was on Dec. 20, a game the Clippers won 120-111 behind Kawhi Leonard’s 30 points and 10 rebounds. Dallas was led by Luka Doncic’s 28 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds.

LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks game details and odds

The LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks game is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. EST on Thursday, Dec. 19, at American Airlines Center. The matchup will be broadcast locally on KFAA/WFAA and FanDuel Sports Network - SoCal. It can also be streamed live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Clippers (+165) vs. Mavericks (-200)

Spread: Clippers (+5) vs. Mavericks (-5)

Total (O/U): Clippers -110 (o223.5) vs. Mavericks -110 (u223.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks preview

After a solid start to the season, LA has split its last 10 games. The Clippers were also on a three-game losing streak that was snapped against the Utah Jazz on Monday. LA won 144-107 behind James Harden’s 41 points, while Norman Powell and Ivica Zubac contributed 29 and 19 points, respectively.

The team continues to sweat it out with injuries to key players, as Kawhi Leonard is yet to feature this season while he recovers from knee surgery.

Meanwhile, the Mavs have been great recently and went 8-2 in the last 10 games. They are coming off a 143-133 win against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. Luka Doncic had a monster game of 45 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds, but it was Klay Thompson’s performance that stood out.

Thompson recorded a season-high 29 points against his former team. Kyrie Irving also chipped in with 21 points and eight assists. If Dallas’ Big Three can keep firing on all cylinders, the team has the personnel to go on a deep playoff run.

LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks betting props

James Harden’s point total is set at 22.5. While he is coming off a solid game, he should be Dallas’ primary defensive assignment, which should impact his scoring. Bet on the under here.

Klay Thompson’s points total is set at 13.5. While Thompson is averaging the lowest (14.0 points per game) since his rookie season, bet on him to build on his breakthrough game against Golden State.

LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks prediction

The oddsmakers favor the Mavs to win at home, and rightly so. Dallas should cover the spread for a win in a high-scoring game, as the team total should go past 223.5 points.