Mavericks vs Clippers Game Breakdown & Projections – Sun, Apr 21st 2024

Get ready for an electrifying start to the 2024 NBA Playoffs as the Dallas Mavericks saddle up to face the Los Angeles Clippers at the iconic Crypto.com Arena! Both teams are hitting the hardwood with a clean slate, zero wins and zero losses, making this face-off a pristine battle for playoff dominance. With the tipoff set for a thrilling 3:30 PM EST, the stakes are sky-high and the betting lines are buzzing. The Mavericks, despite a tough recent tumble against Detroit, and the Clippers, just nicked by Utah, are both eager to brush off the dust and climb the Western conference ladder. As the over/under teeters at a tantalizing 222.0, fans are in for a showdown that promises buckets and drama in equal measure. So, as the Mavericks try to lasso victory from the jaws of defeat, and the Clippers aim to sail past the competition, be sure to catch every play where the court becomes the ultimate battleground for supremacy!

Game Breakdown

Game Time: April 21, 2024 03:30PM EST

Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles

Vegas Odds

Team Performance

LAST 10

8W-2L

AWAY

24W-15L

61.5% Win Probability

LAST 10

7W-3L

HOME

25W-14L

38.5% Win Probability

Previous Matchups

Date		Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final	O/U	ATS
12/20/23	Los Angeles Clippers LAC	35	32	18	35	00	120	Over
	Dallas Mavericks DAL	22	34	27	28	00	111
11/25/23	Dallas Mavericks DAL	18	27	17	26	00	88	Under
	Los Angeles Clippers LAC	29	27	23	28	00	107
11/10/23	Los Angeles Clippers LAC	33	18	38	37	00	126	Over
	Dallas Mavericks DAL	30	47	38	29	00	144
02/08/23	Dallas Mavericks DAL	41	19	21	29	00	110	Under
	Los Angeles Clippers LAC	25	27	26	26	00	104
01/22/23	Los Angeles Clippers LAC	22	27	30	33	00	112	Under
	Dallas Mavericks DAL	20	34	25	19	00	98
01/10/23	Dallas Mavericks DAL	25	22	31	23	00	101	Under
	Los Angeles Clippers LAC	31	38	19	25	00	113
11/15/22	Los Angeles Clippers LAC	15	17	33	36	00	101	Under
	Dallas Mavericks DAL	30	24	15	34	00	103
02/12/22	Los Angeles Clippers LAC	23	26	21	29	00	99	Under
	Dallas Mavericks DAL	26	22	19	30	00	97
02/10/22	Los Angeles Clippers LAC	28	22	31	24	00	105	Under
	Dallas Mavericks DAL	36	23	30	23	00	112
11/23/21	Dallas Mavericks DAL	21	21	38	23	90	112	Under
	Los Angeles Clippers LAC	26	22	28	27	10	104
11/21/21	Dallas Mavericks DAL	22	25	15	29	00	91	Under
	Los Angeles Clippers LAC	19	27	25	26	00	97

Starting Lineups

Mavericks Notable Injuries

• Jaden Hardy (PG/SG): Avg: 7.3pts, 1.7reb, 1.5ast, 13.3 minutes. Last game: 04/12/24. Impact: 1.8
• Dwight Powell (C): Avg: 3.2pts, 3.4reb, 1.4ast, 13.0 minutes. Last game: 04/12/24. Impact: 1.0
• Olivier-Maxence Prosper (SF/PF): Avg: 2.8pts, 1.8reb, 0.6ast, 7.5 minutes. Last game: 04/12/24. Impact: 1.0
• Markieff Morris (PF/C): Avg: 2.3pts, 1.4reb, 0.5ast, 7.7 minutes. Last game: 04/12/24. Impact: 0.6
• AJ Lawson (SG/SF): Avg: 2.7pts, 1.0reb, 0.4ast, 6.4 minutes. Last game: 04/12/24. Impact: 0.6
• Brandon Williams (PG): Avg: 2.0pts, 0.5reb, 0.9ast, 5.2 minutes. Last game: 04/12/24. Impact: 0.5
• Alex Fudge (SF): Avg: 0.8pts, 0.6reb, 0.0ast, 4.3 minutes. Last game: 04/12/24. Impact: 0.3

Clippers Notable Injuries

• Kobe Brown (PF): Avg: 1.8pts, 1.3reb, 0.4ast, 7.9 minutes. Last game: 04/12/24. Impact: 1.0
• Xavier Moon (PG): Avg: 1.5pts, 0.9reb, 1.2ast, 5.6 minutes. Last game: 04/12/24. Impact: 0.9

Top Player Props

This article, published more than 6 hours prior to game time, focuses exclusively on Over prop bets due to the propensity for NBA teams to make last-minute injury adjustments. For the most current prop bets, including any updates closer to tip-off, please refer to the link provided below the table.

Recent Trends

• Brandon Boston Jr. (SG): 3 Game Minutes avg jumped 61.3% to 21.7, 13.5 min average previous 3 games.
• Dante Exum (PG/SG): 3 Game Minutes avg dropped 45.6% to 16.5, 30.2 min average previous 3 games.
• Josh Green (SF/PF): 3 Game Minutes avg dropped 44.0% to 13.7, 24.6 min average previous 3 games.
• James Harden (PG): 3 Game Minutes avg dropped 34.9% to 22.9, 35.2 min average previous 3 games.
• Mason Plumlee (C): 3 Game Minutes avg jumped 50.9% to 18.9, 12.5 min average previous 3 games.
• P.J. Tucker (PF): 3 Game Minutes avg jumped 71.5% to 19.5, 11.4 min average previous 3 games.
• PJ Washington (PF/C): 3 Game Minutes avg dropped 35.1% to 25.9, 40.0 min average previous 3 games.
The Mavericks have a 2-game winning streak on the road. The Clippers have a 2-game losing streak at home.