LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 08/02/2023, 10:29  by Joseph King | Modified on 08/02/2023 at 10:29 in NBA Prediction

A Western Conference clash in the NBA sees the new-look Mavericks taking on the red-hot Clippers in one of the most anticipated matchups of the night’s slate of games. The news of the last few days in the NBA has been Kyrie Irving’s blockbuster move from the Brooklyn Nets to the Dallas Mavericks. The pairing with star Luka Doncic instantly makes Dallas’ backcourt arguably the best in the entire league. Irving is set to make his Dallas debut tonight as the Mavs seek their fourth win from the last five games following a 124-111 away win over the Jazz on Monday. Expectations will now be huge among Mavericks fans as the team currently sits sixth in the Western Conference playoff picture with a record of 29 wins and 26 losses. Dallas holds only a one game lead over the ninth-place Timberwolves in what is a very congested middle-of-the-pack standings. Fans will have to wait to see the Doncic - Irving pairing as the star Slovenian is set to miss his third straight game with an injury.

Standing in their way is a Clippers team looking to move into the top three seeds in the West and distance themselves from the rest of the pack. Los Angeles looks to finally be putting things together now that Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are getting regular minutes on the court together and are on a run of two straight victories following their 124-116 away win over Brooklyn. LA returns home with a record of 31 wins and 26 defeats and a current run of eight wins from their last 10 games. The Clips last home game ended in a 40 point blowout win over the Spurs which was sandwiched in between a string of road games. Los Angeles should be high in confidence following their successful recent run which saw them win seven of their last 10 away games.