NBA Betting: Clippers vs. Mavericks Game 3 Odds, Expert Picks, Best Bet & Prediction

By a show of hands, how many had the NBA Playoffs series between the Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks starting out like this? In what has easily been the surprise matchup of the first round, the No. 6 seed Mavericks carry a 2-0 lead into tonight’s Game 3. Now Luka Doncic and the supporting cast have homecourt and can build an insurmountable lead with a victory. This Clippers vs. Mavericks NBA betting picks preview will explore the best NBA betting odds, provide some key betting trends and offer the top NBA picks and predictions for the game.

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Clippers vs. Mavericks Betting Preview: NBA Picks & Odds

Clippers vs. Mavericks Game Info

NBA Western Conference Quarterfinals NBA Playoffs Game 3 (DAL leads 2-0)

Los Angeles Clippers (47-27, 21-15 Away) vs. Dallas Mavericks (44-30, 21-15 Home)
Date: Friday, May 25, 2021
Time: 9:30 p.m. EST
Venue: America Airlines Center — Dallas, Texas
Coverage: ESPN

The Clippers find themselves in big trouble once again in the postseason. After last year’s debacle of blowing a 3-1 series lead, Los Angeles is once again in danger of suffering a disappointing end to their season. Losing the first two games of an playoffs series is one thing; losing them both on your home floor as NBA betting favorites is a whole different level. Kawhi Leonard can’t take any of the blame here. He has been terrific, including a Game 2 performance that saw him put up 41 points, grab six rebounds and dish out four assists. Paul George also played well in the Game 2 loss, scoring 28 points and grabbing 12 boards. Unfortunately, other than their big two, the Clippers have gotten slim to no production from their supporting cast. Reggie Jackson was the only other player besides Leonard and George to score in double figures on Tuesday.

The Clippers’ lack of a balanced offensive attack looks even worse given that the Mavericks have used a total team effort to take this commanding series lead. Of course, Luka Doncic has been front and center. Game 2 saw Doncic score 39 points to go along with seven rebounds and seven assists. Running mate Kristaps Porzingis checked in with 20 points, but unlike the Clippers, he was far from the only other Dallas player making massive contributions. Tim Hardaway Jr. exploded for 28 points and also had five assists on Tuesday. Center Maxi Kleber rounded out the four Mavericks in double figures with 13 points.

Clippers vs. Mavericks Betting NBA Picks + NBA Odds Shopping

Using Awesemo’s OddsShopper Tool, we can easily compare the NBA odds for Clippers vs. Mavericks NBA Playoffs betting across the major sportsbooks. The odds outlined below are from 3 p.m. EST on May 28, so make sure to check out the OddsShopper tool yourself to get the most up-to-date odds.

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NBA Odds: Moneyline

Clippers: (-139) — BetMGM
Mavericks: (+130) — William Hill

NBA Odds: Spread

Clippers: -2.5 (-110) — BetMGM, William Hill
Mavericks: +3 (-110) — FanDuel

NBA Odds: Total

Over: 219.5 (-110) — BetMGM, FanDuel, William Hill
Under: 220 (-113) — SugarHouse

Clippers vs. Mavericks NBA Betting Trends

Clippers are just 1-7 ATS in their last eight games following an outright loss.
Mavericks are 4-0 ATS in their last four games as an NBA betting underdog.
Mavericks are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games against teams with a winning record.
Under is 7-1-2 in the Clippers’ last 10 NBA Playoffs games as a betting favorite.
Over is 5-0 in the Mavericks’ last five games following an outright win.
Under is 7-0 in the Mavericks’ last seven games as a home NBA betting underdog.

Clippers vs. Mavericks Prediction

Given the fact that no team has ever recovered from going down 0-3 in a playoff series, the Clippers season is essentially on the line tonight. Realizing this, the NBA betting odds have dubbed them as slim favorites even though they are now on the road. It really boils down to whether or not Kawhi Leonard and Paul George will have any help. Los Angeles’ supporting cast has been a major bust in the first two games of this series. A similar showing tonight and it’ll be all she wrote. The fact that Serge Ibaka is questionable to play certainly isn’t encouraging. Even if they do play better, though, the Mavericks figure to keep this one close in front of their home fans. Take the points with the underdog.

Prediction: Mavericks +3

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