Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Clippers picks, odds: Who wins Game 1 of NBA Playoffs?
The No. 5 seed Dallas Mavericks and No. 4 seed Los Angeles Clippers play Sunday, April 21 in Game 1 of their first-round 2024 NBA Playoffs series for the Western Conference.
The game is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Pacific time (3:30 p.m. Eastern time) and can be seen on ABC (stream with Sling TV).
Who will win the game and take a 1-0 lead in the NBA Playoffs series?
Check out these NBA Playoffs picks and predictions for the Western Conference matchup.
The Mavericks are a 1.5-point favorite over the Clippers in NBA Playoffs odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook.
Dallas is -120 on the moneyline. Los Angeles is +100.
The over/under for the game is set at 223.5 points.
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ESPN: Clippers have a 56.8% chance to beat Mavericks in Game 1
The site gives Dallas a 43.2% shot at defeating Los Angeles in the first game of the NBA Playoffs series.
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Sports Betting Dime: Clippers 117.4, Mavericks 116.2
The site's formula predicts that Los Angeles will defeat Dallas in Game 1 of the NBA postseason series on Sunday.
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BetMGM: Bet the Clippers on the moneyline vs. Mavericks in Game 1
Shane Jackson writes: "Leonard, George, and Harden have played a combined 405 postseason games in their career. They understand the importance of holding serve at home early in the series. The Mavericks come into this matchup with plenty of momentum, but one can only put so much stock in late-season results. The Clippers have been the better team for much of the year, and they will prove that on Sunday."
Play Picks: Take the Clippers with the points in Game 1 vs. Mavericks
It writes: "The Clippers have covered the spread 38 times in 82 games. Against the spread, as a 1.5-point underdog or greater, Los Angeles is 6-10. Out of 82 Clippers games so far this season, 36 have gone over the total."
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Odds Trader: Clippers 113, Mavericks 111
The site predicts that Los Angeles will edge Milwaukee in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs series, with a final score of 113-111.
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