Dallas Mavericks vs. LA Clippers Betting Game 5 Odds, Analysis and Picks

It’s been more of the same for the Mavericks and Clippers.  A hard-fought playoff series that features a superstar shootout.  Namely, Luka Doncic of Dallas and Kawhi Leonard of LA are trading blows like a heavyweight title bout.  In the 2020 NBA Playoffs, Doncic broke out as a new NBA marquee man.  Since their playoff series against the Clippers, Dallas and Doncic are a public NBA betting favorite.  LA never recovered from their escape win over the Mavericks in 2020.  Once again, the Clippers are in the fight of their lives.  Wednesday, the Clippers host Dallas in Game five.

Dallas Mavericks at LA Clippers CashBet Wagering Analysis

On this occasion, action with the sportsbook odds should be relatively even.  Dallas became a public team at the 2020 NBA Playoffs.  Doncic is a draw, in and of himself.  So too, is Leonard a magnet to the betting public.  Squares are likely to lean Clippers based on home court.  First in the minds of squares is a quality road dog in Dallas.  Wise Guys love the value that a quality team can garner on the road.  Live betting will draw a massive handle.  Cause by gamblers wanting to judge the ebb and flow of the action.

Doncic Drops Bombs for Mavericks

Dallas got the cash in only two of their previous six games.  While seven of their last nine games cleared the betting on NBA total.  In the regular season, the Mavericks were 42-30 straight up, 35-37 vs. the odds, and 34-38 under the total. In sum, NBA metrics show Dallas 17^th for scoring offense and 9^th for points allowed.

Guard Luka Doncic has been a sensation for the Mavericks this postseason.  To show, Doncic leads Dallas with 33.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per contest.  Center Kristaps Porzingis is averaging only 15.3 points and 4.0 rebounds per playoff game.  Compared to his 20.1 points and 8.9 rebounds per contest in the regular season.

Leonard Keeps Pace for Clippers  

Late on, the Clippers covered only two of six games.  Four of those six games went over the pro basketball betting total.  LA had a regular-season record of 47-25 straight up, 39-32-1 against the spread, and 35-35 over and under.  Overall, the Clippers ranked 10^th in the NBA for scoring offense and 4^th for points allowed.

First among Clippers playoff scorers is forward Kawhi Leonard with 33 points and 8.5 rebounds per game.  Guard Paul George adds 25 points and 8.5 rebounds per contest.

Dallas Mavericks at LA Clippers Against the Spread

Dallas has covered 58% of their basketball betting away matchups.  But the Mavericks are a 43% play vs. the odds in Western Conference matchups.  Dallas is 56% against the spread as away dogs.  And then the Mavericks are a 75% under the total play as away dogs.

Specifically, at home, the Clippers are 55% against the spread.  LA is 54% vs. the odds as a favorite.  Against Western Conference rivals, the Clippers are 57% under the total.

In sum, the Clippers are 11-6 against the spread vs. the Mavericks.  Dallas and LA are 2-6 under the total in their most recent eight meetings.  At Staples Center, the Mavericks covered their previous three visits.  Two of those three games stayed under the total.  Thus far, the road team got the cash in all four games of this series.

Dallas Mavericks at LA Clippers CashBet Free Pick  

In this situation, the Mavericks are the superior NBA gambling value.  As mentioned earlier, the road team is getting the cash in this series.  Dallas has been a good recent value at LA.  Further, the Mavericks are a reliable road dog value.

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