Last year in the Orlando Bubble, the Mavericks burst onto the national stage. Dallas gave the Clippers the scare of their lives in the 2020 NBA Playoffs. Luka Doncic emerged as a new NBA superstar in that series. Of great concern was how the Clippers never recovered from that bet on NBA setback. LA flopped as a postseason favorite. Dallas and the Clippers meet for the second consecutive season in the 2021 NBA Playoffs. The first game results were déjà vu all over again. Dallas scored a 113-103 upset win and payout at LA. Game three is Friday at Dallas.
LA Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks Game 3 Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Friday, May 28, 2021, 9:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | American Airlines Center, Dallas Texas |
| Clippers at Mavericks TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Clippers | -2 (-110) | 219 (-110) | -130 |  |
| Mavericks | +2 (-110) | 219 (-110) | +110 | |
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LA Clippers at Dallas Mavericks SBG Odds Overview
On this occasion, the Mavericks will generate a good share of sportsbook support. Squares will like the fact that Dallas is at home. A reasonable price on the Mavericks will tempt the Wise Guys. Cause by the Clippers being a quality road opponent that will keep the price level. LA will get their share of betting action for that very reason. Quality road teams are the favorite play of bargain hunters.
LA Clippers Team Overview
Late on, the Clippers paid in only two of their most recent six games. Only two of their last 12 games cleared the total. LA had a regular-season record of 47-25 straight up, 39-32-1 vs. the odds, and 35-35 on totals. Overall, NBA metrics showed the Clippers 10th for scoring offense and 4th for points allowed.
Naturally, forward Kawhi Leonard led with 24.8 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. Guard Paul George added 23.3 points and 6.6 rebounds per game.
Dallas Mavericks Team Overview
Dallas came away with the cash in six of their previous nine games. While five of their last six matchups cleared the total. In the regular season, the Mavericks finished 42-30 straight up, 35-37 against the spread, and 34-38 under the total. To summarize, NBA metrics show Dallas 17th for scoring offense and 9th for points allowed.
First among Dallas scorers was guard Luka Doncic with 27.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 8.6 assists per game. Doncic put up a triple-double in game one at LA with ten rebounds, 11 assists, and 31 points. Meanwhile, center Kristaps Porzingis added 20.1 points and 8.9 rebounds per game.
LA Clippers at Dallas Mavericks Against the Spread
- LA is 59% under the total in Western Conference matchups
- Dallas was only 41% against the spread in home games this season
- The Mavericks are only a 44% play in Western Conference matchups
- Dallas was 56% under the total at home
- Dallas got the money in three of their previous four games against LA
- The Clippers and Mavs are 0-5 under the total in the last five meetings
- LA has covered six of their previous eight visits to Dallas
- The Mavs and Clippers are 3-6 under the total at Dallas
LA Clippers at Dallas Mavericks SBG Free Picks
In this situation, the Clippers are a good contrarian Bet on NBA selection. As mentioned earlier, LA has bossed the payout window at Dallas. The Mavericks could end up as an overlay with vast support from the masses.
Clippers at Mavericks SBG Best Bet: LA Clippers.