Clippers vs. Mavericks: NBA Playoffs Game 2 Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – April 23, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on April 22, 2024

The Los Angeles Clippers head into Game 2 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks as 1-point favorites. The playoff matchup on Tuesday tips at 10:00 PM ET on TNT from Crypto.com Arena. The Clippers lead the series 1-0. The point total in this game is 216.5.

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Clippers vs. Mavericks Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Clippers -1 216.5

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Injury Report as of April 23

Clippers: Joshua Primo: Out (Ankle), Kawhi Leonard: Questionable (Knee)

Mavericks: Daniel Gafford: Questionable (Leg)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Clippers (-1)
Total Pick Over (216.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Clippers vs. Mavericks Stat Rankings

Clippers Avg. (Rank) Mavericks Avg. (Rank)
115.6 (12th) Points Scored 117.9 (7th)
112.3 (10th) Points Allowed 115.6 (20th)
43 (19th) Rebounds 42.9 (21st)
10 (21st) Off. Rebounds 9.7 (23rd)
12.6 (15th) 3pt Made 14.6 (3rd)
25.6 (20th) Assists 25.7 (19th)
12.2 (8th) Turnovers 12.1 (7th)

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Clippers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Kawhi Leonard 68 23.7 6.1 3.6 1.6 0.9 2.1
Paul George 74 22.6 5.2 3.5 1.5 0.5 3.3
James Harden 72 16.6 5.1 8.5 1.1 0.8 2.6
Norman Powell 76 13.9 2.6 1.1 0.6 0.3 2.2
Ivica Zubac 68 11.7 9.2 1.4 0.3 1.2 0

Mavericks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Luka Doncic 70 33.9 9.2 9.8 1.4 0.5 4.1
Kyrie Irving 58 25.6 5 5.2 1.3 0.5 3
Tim Hardaway Jr. 79 14.4 3.2 1.8 0.5 0.1 2.7
P.J. Washington 73 12.9 5.6 1.9 1 0.8 1.8
Daniel Gafford 74 11 7.6 1.6 0.9 2.1 0

Betting Trends

  • The Clippers have 38 wins in 82 games against the spread this year.
  • Against the spread as 1-point favorites or more, Los Angeles is 32-32.
  • There have been 36 Clippers games (out of 82) that hit the over this season.
  • Los Angeles’ games have had more than 216.5 points scored on 59 occasions this season.
  • The point total average for Clippers games this season is 228, 11.5 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
  • The Mavericks have 48 wins in 82 games against the spread this year.
  • Against the spread, as a 1-point underdog or greater, Dallas is 15-17.
  • Out of 82 Mavericks games so far this season, 36 have gone over the total.
  • Dallas’ games have gone over 216.5 points on 67 occasions this year.
  • This season, Mavericks games have resulted in an average scoring total of 233.5, which is 17 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.

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