Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Clippers NBA Picks, Predictions, and Odds Analysis

Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs is Set to Tip Off

The 5th-seeded Dallas Mavericks and 4th-seeded Los Angeles Clippers will face off in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.

The Mavericks averaged 117.9 points per game during the regular season, which was the seventh-best mark in the NBA. The Clippers, on the other hand, averaged 115.6 points per game. The Mavericks finished the regular season with a record of 50-32, while the Clippers finished with a record of 48-34.

The Mavericks are 50-36 against the spread this season, which is the second-best mark in the NBA. The Clippers are 42-40 against the spread.

The usual suspects will be on display in this series, with Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Luka Doncic all expected to play major roles. James Harden is also expected to make his Clippers debut in this series.