LiontipsClippers vs. Dallas. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
On October 12, the Clippers beat Portland 110-99 on their home court. Derrick Jones made the biggest contribution to the victory, scoring 16 points. Jordan Miller scored 15. James Harden and Bones Hyland scored 14 each.
The team was joined by Frenchman Nicolas Batum, who was loaned to Philadelphia last season, and Derrick Jones from Dallas. James Harden was also re-signed. Kawhi Leonard, the team second main star, has not gone anywhere. Last season, the California club took fourth place in the Western Conference in the regular championship, and lost to Dallas in the first round of the playoffs (2-4).
Disqualifications and injuries
Kawhi Leonard and Mohamed Bamba will miss the game for medical reasons, while Norman Powell is questionable.
Interesting facts for betting
The Clippers' three-point shooting percentage is 38.1 percent (sixth place in the 2023-24 regular season).
Estimated composition
James Harden - Amir Coffey - Terence Mann - Ivica Zubac - Derrick Jones.
Current form
Dallas lost their first two preseason games. On October 11, the Mavericks lost at home to Utah with a score of 102:107. The best player on the losing team was Daniel Gafford, who scored 15 points, made seven rebounds and one assist. Kyrie Irving and Jaden Hardy each recorded 12 points. The team main star Luka Doncic missed the game.
The Texas team kept the team bones intact during the summer offseason and was strengthened by experienced Klay Thompson from Golden State and Spencer Dinwiddie from Brooklyn, as well as young Detroit shooting guard Quentin Grimes and Nets small forward Kessler Edwards.
Disqualifications and injuries
Doncic ( sprain) will not participate in the next match of Dallas for medical reasons. The participation of P.J. Washington and Brandon Williams is in question.
Interesting facts for betting
Dallas is shooting 48.1 percent on two-point field goals (11th in the league heading into the 2023-24 season).
Estimated composition
Derek Lively - Olivier-Maxence Prosper - Kyrie Irving - Spencer Dinwiddie - Klay Thompson.
Trends
Bet Total Irving Points Over 26.5
Irving averages 25.7 points per game.
1.88Gafford Total Rebounds Under 7.5
Gafford averages 6.7 rebounds per game.
1.87Tip and bets
Bookmakers' experts found it difficult to name a clear favorite of the upcoming match. In their opinion, the Clippers will have a slight advantage as the home team. That true. Dallas can't get the game going without its star. Lu team will have to start their performance at the new arena on a high note with the loud support of fans.
Our prediction is a Clippers win with overtime at 1.76
Bet on total
Head-to-head matches between the Clippers and Dallas are usually not very productive. In the last five out of six games, the 220-point mark has not been surpassed. There are no prerequisites for the teams to pay more attention to the attack this time. The match should not be productive.
Our prediction is under 218.5 points including overtime at 1.70
Bet on the player
Harden played 72 games in the 2023/24 regular season and averaged 8.5 assists. The 35-year-old point guard has shown through his game that he is capable of maintaining a decent assist rate. The Olympic champion will have to demonstrate his qualities as an excellent passer this time around.
Our prediction is Harden total assists over 9.5 including overtime at 1.87
