Mavericks vs. Clippers Game 6 prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds - May 3

Updated May. 3, 2024 9:22 p.m. ET

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The Dallas Mavericks will play the Los Angeles Clippers in a decisive Game 6 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. The Mavericks square off against the Clippers in a game that Dallas is currently a healthy favorite by 8 points. The over/under is 208 points for the game.

Here is everything you need to know to know about the Mavericks-Clippers game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Mavericks vs. Clippers Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

When: Friday, May 3, 2024 at 9:30 PM ET
Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas
TV: ESPN, BSSW, and BSSC

Mavericks vs Clippers Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Mavericks	-8	-110	-110	208	-110	-110	-325	+260

Mavericks vs. Clippers Prediction

ATS Pick: Clippers (+ 8)
O/U Pick: Over (208)
Score Prediction: Mavericks 116 - Clippers 113

Mavericks vs. Clippers Betting Insights

This season, the Mavericks games have finished over 208 points scored, their current matchup's total, 75 (out of 82) times.
The Clippers games have gone over 208 total points scored in 68 of 82 total matchups this year.
The two teams average a combined 25.5 more points per game (233.5) than this matchup's total of 208 points.
Opponents of the two teams average a combined 19.9 more points per game (227.9) than this matchup's over/under of 208 points.
Dallas has won 37, or 74%, of the 50 contests in which it was the favorite this year.
Los Angeles has been chosen as underdogs in 18 games this year and has walked away with the win five times (27.8%) in those games.
After the last eight head-to-head matchups, Dallas and Los Angeles have a tied 4-4 record.
Both the Mavericks and the Clippers are 4-4 against the spread in those contests.
In their past three contests the Clippers have failed to beat the point spread, and they were favored in one of them.

Mavericks Recent Trends

The Mavericks have gone 6-4 over their past 10 contests, with a 6-4 record against the spread during that span.
Dallas' average total over the last 10 games is 8.9 points fewer than the 208 over/under listed for this matchup.
The Mavericks have 48 wins against the spread in 82 games this year.
Dallas has an against the spread record of 12-5 in its 17 games as a favorite of 8 points or more so far this season.
Mavericks games this year have eclipsed the over/under 43.9% of the time (36 out of 82 games with a set point total).
The 117.9 points per game the Mavericks score are 5.6 more points than the Clippers allow (112.3).
Dallas is 40-13 against the spread and 42-11 overall when scoring more than 112.3 points.
The Mavericks are shooting 48.1% from the field this season, 1.3 percentage points higher than the 46.8% the Clippers allow to opponents.
The Mavericks have covered the spread in a lower percentage of their home games than road games. They have covered 21 times in 41 games when playing at home, and they've covered 27 times in 41 games when playing on the road.
When playing at home, Dallas goes over the total 39% of the time (16 of 41 games). It hits the over more often on the road, topping the total in 48.8% of games (20 of 41).
As a moneyline favorite, the Mavericks have won a lower percentage of their games when playing at home (.667) compared to road games (.826).

Mavericks Recent Stats

Stat	Average	Rank
Points Scored	117.9	7
Points Allowed	115.6	20
Rebounds	42.9	21
Assists	25.7	19
Steals	6.9	24
Blocks	5	15

Mavericks Leaders

Luka Doncic posts 33.9 points, 9.8 assists and 9.2 boards per contest.
Kyrie Irving averages 25.6 points, 5.2 assists and 5 rebounds per contest.
Daniel Gafford posts 11 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 0.9 steals and 2.1 blocks (sixth in league).
P.J. Washington puts up 12.9 points, 5.6 boards and 1.9 assists per contest, shooting 43.6% from the floor and 32% from downtown with 1.8 made 3-pointers per game.
Derrick Jones Jr. averages 8.6 points, 3.3 boards and 1 assists per contest, shooting 48.3% from the field and 34.3% from beyond the arc with 1.1 made treys per contest.

Mavericks Player Props

	Points O/U	Points Over Odds	PPG (Reg. Season)
Luka Doncic	33.5	-112	33.9
Kyrie Irving	24.5	-108	25.6
P.J. Washington	10.5	-125	12.9
Derrick Jones Jr.	9.5	-125	8.6
Dereck Lively	7.5	-122	8.8

Clippers Recent Trends

The Clippers are 3-7 against the spread and 4-6 overall in their past 10 games.
Los Angeles and its opponents have combined to score an average of 199.2 combined points over its last 10 games, 8.8 less than the 208 over/under in this matchup.
The Clippers are 37-43-1 against the spread this year.
This season, Los Angeles has one against the spread win in two games as an underdog of 8 points or more.
Clippers games this season have gone over the total in 36 of 82 opportunities (43.9%).
The Clippers' 115.6 points per game are equal to what the Mavericks give up.
Los Angeles has put together a 26-11-1 ATS record and a 34-5 overall record in games it scores more than 115.6 points.
The Clippers have shot at a 48.9% clip from the field this season, 1.4 percentage points higher than the 47.5% shooting opponents of the Mavericks have averaged.
This season, the Clippers are 18-22-1 at home against the spread (.439 winning percentage). On the road, they are 19-21-0 ATS (.463).
Looking at the over/under, Los Angeles' games have finished over 43.9% of the time this season, both at home (18 of 41) and on the road (18 of 41).
The Clippers' winning percentage at home as moneyline favorites is .667 (24-12), and away it is .786 (22-6).

Clippers Recent Stats

Stat	Average	Rank
Points Scored	115.6	12
Points Allowed	112.3	10
Rebounds	43	19
Assists	25.6	20
Steals	7.8	7
Blocks	5	15

Clippers Leaders

Paul George puts up 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game for the Clippers.
The Clippers are receiving 16.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 8.5 assists per game from James Harden this season.
Ivica Zubac is averaging 11.7 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest. He is making 64.9% of his shots from the floor (third in NBA).
Russell Westbrook is putting up 11.1 points, 5 rebounds and 4.5 assists per contest. He is sinking 45.4% of his shots from the field.
Norman Powell gets the Clippers 13.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest while putting up 0.6 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.