Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Clippers Game 5 Betting Picks, Predictions, Odds & Lines

The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers meet in game five at the Staples Center of the NBA Western Conference Quarterfinals on June 2, 2021 at 10 PM EST. The Los Angeles Clippers have not been having success playing at the Staples Center going 41-34-1 against the spread and 49-27 straight up. However, the Dallas Mavericks are coming into this game 44-32 straight up and 37-39 against the spread. This NBA playoff betting series is tied two games apiece and both team will be looking to get the edge as they hit the hardwood floors tonight.You can bet on games like these online at our list of the best online Sportsbook sites.

Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Clippers Game 5 Betting Odds & Line Movement

The Los Angeles Clippers have not been having good luck this series at the Staples Center as the Dallas Mavericks won both of their away games. On December 27, 2020, the Mavericks beat the Clippers at the Staples Center by fifty-one points. In the first game of the series, the Los Angeles Clippers were the six point favorites at the US Sportsbooks. The Clippers were the seven point favorites at the online bookmakers in the second game. Currently, the online sports betting lines have the Los Angeles Clippers laying seven points on The Dallas Mavericks with the total listed at 218.5.

Notes On The Dallas Mavericks

The Mavericks hope a two-day rest between playoff games will be all Luka Doncic needs to heal from a sore neck that hindered him in Game 4.After initially averaging 38 points in the first three games of the series, Doncic averaged just 19 on 9-for-24 shooting Sunday.

Dirk refused to use the cervical strain as an excuse for his off-night, but coach Rick Carlisle felt it was clearly an issue.“‘He couldn’t turn his neck to his left, and that’s difficult for a guy that relies on peripheral vision,’ Carlisle told ESPN. ‘I think he could play with what he had Tuesday night (in game five of the Western Conference Finals) but we just have to hope in the next.

Doncic is expected to get iced and undergo therapy in order to prepare for Game 5 of the playoffs. His usage rate in this series so far is nearly twice as high as any other player on the roster, and the Mavs aren’t giving him much support either.

Tim Hardaway Jr., Dorian Finney-Smith, Kristaps Porzingis and Maxi Kleber combined to go 0 for 12 on three-point attempts in Game 4 as Dallas failed to score more than 23 points in any quarter.

Notes On The Los Angeles Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers have had a commanding lead in the series after dropping Game 3.A lot of the turnarounds have been credited to the decision to put Nic Batum at center in place of Ivica Zubac, who started the first three games in the middle for Los Angeles.

The Clippers’ ability to close out players on the perimeter has helped them force 27 turnovers in Game 4, worsening Dallas’s cold spell. Dallas’ presence in the paint has been reduced because of LA’s smaller lineup, opening up more opportunities on the perimeter.

Los Angeles Clippers’ two biggest stars have benefitted from the adjustment. Kawhi Leonard is shooting 75% from the field in his last 2 games (24-of-32), averaging 32.5 points during that span, while Paul George is averaging 24.5 points and has hit 5 of his 12 three-pointers in those games.

NBA Game 5 Western Conference Playoff Betting Pick & Prediction: Los Angeles Clippers -7

The Mavericks have not found an answer to the Clippers ability to adjust the momentum in the middle of the series. Also, the fact that Doncic has a sore neck doesn’t help their case.

In the last eight away games for the Dallas Mavericks, the total has gone over. Also, when The Mavericks have played the Clippers at the Staples Center this season, they have gone 3-0 straight up. However, in the Clippers last six home pages, they have gone 1-5 against the spread.