Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks have stormed out to a 2-0 lead in their 2021 NBA Playoffs first-round series against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and the rest of the fourth-seeded Clippers will have their backs to the wall as the series shifts to Dallas on Friday evening for Game 3.
Both teams enter this pivotal matchup with relatively clean injury reports. Fifth-seeded Dallas continues to be without JJ Redick (heel), who is done for the season, while Serge Ibaka (back) is questionable for Los Angeles.
The final game of Friday's NBA schedule tips at 9:30 p.m. ET from American Airlines Arena in Dallas. Los Angeles is a 2.5-point favorite in the latest Mavericks vs. Clippers odds from William Hill Sportsbook.
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The over-under for total points is down to 219.5 after opening one point higher. Before locking in any Clippers vs. Mavericks picks, be sure to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.
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The model is up almost $800 on its top-rated picks this season and entered the first full week of the 2021 NBA Playoffs on a stunning 99-66 roll-on top-rated NBA picks against the spread dating back to last season. Anybody who has followed it has seen massive returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Clippers vs. Mavericks in the NBA Playoffs 2021. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for Mavericks vs. Clippers:
Why the Clippers can cover:
A slow finish to the regular season and an 0-2 start in the NBA Playoffs 2021 have certainly raised concerns about Los Angeles. But the Clippers still boast an impressive statistical profile. They finished the regular season 10th in the NBA in scoring offense at 114 points per game.
They were strong on defense as well, giving up just 109.1 points per game, ranking sixth in the league. Leonard and George both have ample postseason experience and should be highly motivated to keep this series from slipping away.
From a betting trends perspective, Los Angeles often exceeded expectations this year. The Clippers went 39-34-1 against the spread overall and 18-17-1 ATS on the road. Dallas, meanwhile, was just 15-21 against the spread at home this year.
Why the Mavericks can cover:
Even so, the Mavericks look to be hitting their stride behind an efficient offense that has seen them shoot 50 percent or better from the field in each of the first two games.
Doncic has been the catalyst of a balanced attack as he has put the Mavericks in control by creating opportunities for his teammates while also taking over by himself when necessary.
Doncic scored 39 points to go along with seven assists and seven rebounds in the Game 2 victory. His teammates again seized on the open shots created by their floor leader.
Veteran Tim Hardaway Jr. went for 28 points and five assists while hitting 6-of-8 from 3-point range. Forward Kristaps Porzingis bounced back from a sluggish Game 1 with 20 points, three steals, and two blocks.
How to make Clippers vs. Mavericks picks:
SportsLine's model is leaning over on the total, projecting 221 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50 percent of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.
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