Clippers vs. Mavericks Picks & Best Bets 21st Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Dallas Mavericks will host the Los Angeles Clippers in NBA action on Saturday at American Airlines Center, starting at 8:30 p.m. ET.
The Mavericks will be led by Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson and P.J. Washington, while the Clippers are headlined by Norman Powell, James Harden and Ivica Zubac.
We run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's NBA matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to highlight the best Clippers vs. Mavericks bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Mavericks will likely win with a projected final score of 111-108.
To get the best value from these predictions, we continuously source the best odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Clippers vs. Mavericks Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Clippers vs. Mavericks picks fuse the power of AI, data and analytics to generate NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Clippers vs. Mavericks Game Information
- Game Date: Saturday, December 21st, 2024
- Game Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- Location: American Airlines Center
- Spread: Clippers +3.5 / Mavericks -3.5
- Moneyline: Clippers +142 / Mavericks -162
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 221 Points (-108/-108)
Mavericks -3.5 @ -108 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, both the Clippers and Mavericks have a 50% chance of covering the spread in this matchup.
- We prefer the Mavericks -3.5 due to FanDuel Sportsbook's more favorable odds of -108.
Total Points Under 221 @ -108 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 221, with FanDuel Sportsbook offering the best odds for the under at -108.
- Our analysis shows a slightly higher chance that the total will stay under 221 points.
Clippers vs. Mavericks Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Los Angeles Clippers at +142 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Dallas Mavericks are available at -162 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Mavericks are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 62% chance of prevailing.
Not only are they favored to win, but the Mavericks also present the best betting value, with the odds of -162 available at FanDuel Sportsbook, presenting an edge of 0.4%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Clippers vs. Mavericks
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Saturday's Clippers vs. Mavericks game.
LA Clippers Clippers Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell | 20 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| James Harden | 18 | 6 | 9 | 3 |
| Ivica Zubac | 15 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Kevin Porter | 11 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Derrick Jones | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Ivica Zubac Under 11.5 Rebounds (+105)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac Under 11.5 Rebounds | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +105 |
- Our top prop bet for the Clippers is on Ivica Zubac to record under 11.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 10 rebounds, giving us an edge of 8.6% on the +105 odds offered by DraftKings.
Dallas Mavericks Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | 23 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Klay Thompson | 16 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| P.J. Washington | 12 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Quentin Grimes | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Dereck Lively | 10 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
P.J. Washington Under 7.5 Rebounds (+125)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| P.J. Washington Under 7.5 Rebounds | BetMGM | Get Offer | +125 |
- Our best prop bet for the Mavericks is on P.J. Washington to record under 7.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 6 rebounds, giving us an edge of 13.5% on the +125 odds offered by BetMGM.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Clippers vs. Mavericks Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Clippers vs. Mavericks trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Quentin Grimes Over 1.5 Total Turnovers
Quentin Grimes has recorded more than 1.5 turnovers in 7 of his last 10 games (70% success rate). You can bet on him to go over 1.5 turnovers again at odds of +145 (41% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Kevin Porter Jr. Over 3.5 Total Rebounds
Kevin Porter Jr. has had more than 3.5 rebounds in 13 of his last 22 appearances (59%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 3.5 rebounds again at odds of +132 (43%), available at FanDuel.
Norman Powell Over 22.5 Points Scored
Norman Powell has scored more than 22.5 points in 12 of his last 17 appearances (71%). You can wager on him to record over 22.5 points again at odds of +106 (49%), again available at FanDuel.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing P.J. Washington of the Mavericks to record under 7.5 rebounds, with an edge of 13.5% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Mavericks -3.5 to cover.
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