Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Clippers picks, predictions: Who wins NBA Playoffs series?
The No. 5 seed Dallas Mavericks and No. 4 seed Los Angeles Clippers play in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs for the Western Conference starting Sunday, April 21.
Who will win the series and advance to the Western Conference semifinals?
Check out these NBA Playoffs series picks and predictions for the Western Conference matchup.
The Mavericks are -118 to win the series in NBA Playoffs odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook. The Clippers are +100.
Dallas is -1.5 in the series spread. Los Angeles is +1.5.
The Mavericks winning in six games is at +360 in odds for the outcome of the series. The Clippers winning in seven games is at +450. Los Angeles is at +550 in odds to win the series in five game, while the Mavericks are at +600 to take the series in five.
Los Angeles is +650 to win in six games. Dallas is +700 to win the series in seven games, and +800 to win it in four games. The Clippers are +1200 to sweep the Mavericks.
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NBA.com: Mavericks will beat Clippers in six games
Michael C. Wright writes: "Doncic and the Mavs ran off a 16-2 record near the end of the regular season before coasting to the finish line for extra rest ahead of the playoffs. Still, Dallas is carrying real momentum into the postseason against the banged-up Clippers. Yes, the Mavs are legit. They’re quietly the team nobody wants to see in these playoffs."
Sporting News: Mavericks will defeat Clippers in seven games
Gilbert McGregor writes: "Dallas is one of the NBA's hottest teams and has the best player in the series in Doncic. This series could follow the script from the Mavericks' conference semifinals win in 2022 — both teams take care of home court but the best player makes the biggest difference in a decisive game. It helps that Doncic has a history of playing well against LA. Through 18 career games vs. Clippers, Doncic is averaging 32.6 points, 8.3 rebounds and 7.4 assists. The only team he has a higher scoring average against is the Pistons."
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The Oklahoman: Mavericks will advance past Clippers in six games
Justin Martinez writes: "There are too many question marks surround Los Angeles. How much will Leonard play? Which version of James Harden will we see? The safe bet is Dallas, a red-hot team with an improved defense and an MVP-caliber player in Luka Doncic."
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Jeff Pratt writes: "Don’t be mistaken by the Mavericks’ two-game losing streak entering the postseason, it’s purely due to rest reasons. This is THE hottest team in the NBA at the moment. Prior to that recent rest stretch, Jason Kidd’s squad had won 16 of their last 18 games. Luka Doncic is in the midst of a career-best campaign, averaging a whopping 33.9 points, 9.8 assists and 9.2 rebounds per game. Kyrie Irving has figured out how to be the perfect Robin to Luka’s Batman. P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford have proven to be strong trade deadline acquisitions. Dereck Lively II looks like a future franchise center. I could go on, but you get my point. Dallas is rolling at the right time."
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