Through two days of the NBA Playoffs, we have seen some terrific basketball. It has been a long time coming, to say the least. One of the most exciting series of the opening round is the Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers. Game 2 of the series looks to be another great game, with the NBA odds pretty tight for the Western Conference matchup.
The Clippers came away with the win in Game 1. Will the Western Conference favorite go up 2-0? The following will find the best NBA odds, break down the game itself and give you some bets to place.
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Mavericks vs. Clippers Game Info
Dallas Mavericks (43-32) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (49-23)
Date: Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020
Time: 9 p.m. ET
Venue: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex – Kissimmee, FL
Coverage: TNT
Game 1 of Mavericks vs Clippers was an interesting one. Kristaps Porzingis picked up a ticky-tacky first technical foul, then was ejected after the second, which was a little more deserved. He played just 20 minutes, putting more pressure on Luka Doncic. Spoiler alert, Luka showed up, scoring 42 points, which is the most ever in a NBA Playoffs debut. Still, it wasn’t enough, as the Clippers were able to grind out the eight-point win.
The Clippers have the personnel to complete with absolutely everyone. They are led by their two wings, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, who are both able to score from anywhere and lock in defensively, when they need to. They scored 29 and 27, respectively. Patrick Beverley rejoined the lineup and gave them some good minutes, as did Montrezl Harrell, who made his NBA bubble debut. This team is still fully getting up to speed, and they look like they will be the best team in the NBA once they do.
Mavericks vs. Clippers NBA Odds Shopping
Using Awesemo’s OddsShopper tool, we can easily compare the NBA odds for Mavericks vs Clippers across the major sports books. The odds expressed are from 11 a.m. ET on August 19th, so make sure to check out the OddsShopper tool yourself to get the most up to date NBA odds.
Spread
Mavericks +6 (-110) — SugarHouse, BetRivers, BetMGM, PointsBet or DraftKings
Clippers -6 (-108) — FanDuel
Point Total
Over: 229.5 (-110) — BetMGM
Under: 230 (-110) — FanDuel
Mavericks vs. Clippers Betting Trends
- The Clippers have won all four games against the Mavericks this season.
- The Mavericks are 2-7 against the spread (ATS) in their last nine games.
- The total has hit the over in four of the Mavericks’ last six games.
- The Clippers are 5-1 ATS in their last six games.
- The total has hit the over in five of the Clippers’ last seven games.
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 Mavericks vs. Clippers Prop Bets
Kristaps Porzingis – Points (Over 24.5)
After getting ejected after just 20 minutes last game, look for the big man to come out aggressive tonight. Prior to last game, Porzingis has put up 26 or more points in five of the last six games. This includes another matchup with the Clippers, in which he put up 30. He needs to be involved and successful tonight for the Clippers to even the series.
Seth Curry – Points (Over 12.5)
Seth Curry has scored over this point total in nine of his last 10 games in which he played at least 25 minutes. Awesemo has Curry projected for 31 minutes tonight. He played 33 minutes in Game 1, scoring 14 points on 11 shot attempts. With Porzingis on the floor for more minutes tonight, the spacing should be better and lead to more open looks for Curry to knock down.
Lou Williams – Made Threes (Over 1.5)
Lou Williams has slowly seen his minutes increase in the bubble. He saw his most floor time last game, playing 31 minutes. More minutes will obviously lead to more scoring opportunities, but he has been solid anyways. Williams has hit two 3-point shots in each of his last three games. He has hit at least two 3-point shots in three of his four meetings with Dallas this season.
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