NBA Preview: Dallas Mavericks vs. LA Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers (15-12) and Dallas Mavericks (17-9) will battle for the first time this season on Thursday, December 19 at 8:30 PM ET at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Check out this NBA betting matchup, where the Mavs are favored with a point spread at -6.5 (-110).

Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview

The Clippers won their recent battle against the Utah Jazz in a 144-107 outing. This snapped their three-game losing streak, but now they look to add on another tough battle.

Their offense had an amazing night, with James Harden leading the way with 41 points. In fact, he had 24 points in the first quarter, which was more than what the Jazz put up at 20. They finally had a slower quarter that was less than 30 points coming in the fourth, with 29.

They shot 59.8 percent from the field and 53.8 percent from deep. They held the Jazz to 45.0 percent shooting and 33.3 percent shooting from three point range. The Jazz were also susceptible to turnovers, with 23 compared to the Clippers 16.

The Clippers produce 109.6 points a game and rank 24th in the league for this effort. Defensively they rank fifth in allowing opposing teams to get 107.8 points a game. This margin does not offer a lot of room for mistakes.

Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview

The Mavericks have won four out of their last five games and are coming off of a 143-133 victory over the Golden State Warriors. This put them back on the winning side after losing in the game prior.

Luka Doncic had another amazing performance with 45 points (season-high), 11 rebounds, and 13 assists. Both teams also set a record for most three pointers made in a game at 48. This was an offensive shootout at its finest, especially with Klay Thompson making seven of his own and Steph Curry on the other side also making seven threes.

The Mavs shot 59.8 percent from the field and 51.2 percent from three. They allowed the Warriors to make 47.6 percent of their shots and 50.0 percent from three as well. Looking at the pace of the game, the Mavs were consistently able to stay one step ahead of the Warriors on offense.

Offensively, the Mavs have put up 119.5 points a game and rank fourth overall. Their defense ranks 13th in allowing opponents to average 112.5 points a game. This is a solid spread to have coming into this battle.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

The Los Angeles Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks betting odds have been provided by MyBookie, showing you the Mavs favored by 6.5-points. Market predictions suggest the Mavs have a 65.5 percent likelihood of winning. The Clippers are without Kawhi Leonard in this matchup and the Mavs should be able to continue their success to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Dallas Mavericks -6.5 (-110)