NBA Free Pick/Preview: Dallas Mavs vs Los Angeles Clippers
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Dallas Mavericks (52-21 SU, 39-32-2 ATS) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (29-45 SU, 34-39-1 ATS)
10:30 PM EST
NBA Betting Favorite: Mavericks -5
Over/Under: 199
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After losing four out of six games, the Dallas Mavericks have now won four straight. Dallas sits in the third spot in the Western Conference standings.
The Mavericks look like they’ll get Portland or New Orleans in the first round of the playoffs, but there are still a lot of possibilities in the Western Conference.
The Clippers have been out of the playoff race for a long time now, but the team is healthier now than they have been in quite some time.
Dallas is led by MVP candidate Dirk Nowitzki. Nowitzki is shooting an amazing 52.2% from the floor this year, which is easily the best mark of his eight-year NBA career. He is always the team’s first option in crunch time, and his ability to knock down free throws is key for the Mavericks. Jason Terry is the second leading scorer for the team, and he is a clutch fourth quarter player.
Shawn Marion doesn’t put up the big offensive statistics, but he is a key part of this team. Marion is the Mavericks best defender and he is able to play many different positions.
Tyson Chandler gives the team a shot blocking presence down low that they haven’t had in the past. Jason Kidd averages 8.4 assists and just 2.3 turnovers per game at the point guard spot.
Blake Griffin has brought a lot of excitement back to the Clippers team. Griffin’s first year in the NBA has been nothing short of extraordinary. He is averaging 22.4 points and 12.0 rebounds per game this year. Eric Gordon has missed quite a bit of time with an injury, but he is healthy again. Gordon is the team’s leading scorer, and he is a solid shooter from all over the floor.
Mo Williams came from Cleveland and he provides the team with some extra scoring. The Clippers have lost a lot of close games this year because they simply aren’t good at all from the free throw line.
In the long run if they wish to get into the playoffs, this team needs to improve defensively and make their free throws at a higher rate.
Gambling Trends:
DAL are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 vs. NBA Pacific.
DAL are 14-5 ATS in their last 19 Wed. games.
Over is 11-5 in DAL last 16 road games.
Under is 13-3 in LAC last 16 vs. NBA Southwest.
Road team is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
Under is 18-7 in the last 25 meetings.
The Pick:
The Mavericks have covered the spread five straight times against the Clippers, and I think they’ll do it again on Wednesday night. I like the Mavericks to win this one with their solid defense.
Prediction: Dallas 102 Los Angeles 93
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