Clippers vs. Mavericks odds, line, spread: 2021 NBA picks, March 17 predictions from proven model

The Dallas Mavericks will take on the Los Angeles Clippers at 9:30 p.m. ET Wednesday at American Airlines Center. Dallas is 20-18 overall and 10-9 at home, while Los Angeles is 26-15 overall and 13-9 on the road. The Clippers have won their last four road games vs. Dallas. 

Los Angeles is favored by two points in the latest Mavericks vs. Clippers odds from William Hill Sportsbook, and the over-under is set at 226.5. Before entering any Clippers vs. Mavericks picks, you’ll want to see the NBA predictions from the model at SportsLine.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times, and it returned over $5,000 in profit on its top-rated NBA picks last season. The model is also up over $8,800 on top-rated NBA picks over the past two-plus seasons. Dating back to last season, it enters Week 13 of the 2020-21 NBA schedule on a stunning 88-53 roll on top-rated NBA picks against the spread. Anybody who has followed it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Mavs vs. Clippers. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for Clippers vs. Mavs:

  • Mavericks vs. Clippers spread: Mavericks +2
  • Mavericks vs. Clippers over-under: 226.5 points
  • Mavericks vs. Clippers money line: Los Angeles -135 Dallas +115

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What you need to know about the Clippers

In the first of two consecutive games between the teams on Monday, the Clippers beat the Mavericks, 108-99. Kawhi Leonard had 22 points and seven assists along with eight boards. Los Angeles has won two of its past three games. The Clippers raised their record to 12-3 following a loss. 

Ivica Zubac had 15 points on 7-of-8 shooting and a game-high 11 rebounds as he started for an injured Serge Ibaka on Monday. Ibaka is questionable for Wednesday’s game because of his back injury. The Clippers outrebounded the Mavericks 46-33 and outscored them 44-30 in the paint. 

What you need to know about the Mavericks

Luka Doncic posted a triple-double on 25 points, 16 assists and 10 rebounds on Monday. Kristaps Porzingis had 22 points and seven rebounds. Dallas has lost two of its past three games. The Mavericks have split their first two games with the Clippers this season. 

The Mavericks took the first of the two meetings in late December, 124-73, making NBA history after leading the Clippers by 50 at halftime. It was the largest halftime advantage in league history. Dwight Powell (illness) is questionable for Wednesday’s game. Dorian Finney-Smith (personal) is doubtful. Over its last 17 games, Dallas is averaging 115.1 points,

How to make Mavericks vs. Clippers picks

The model has simulated Mavericks vs. Clippers 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is leaning over on the total, and it’s also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in 60 percent of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Mavericks vs. Clippers? And which side of the spread hits in 60 percent of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Mavericks vs. Clippers spread to jump on Wednesday, all from the model that is on an incredible 88-53 roll.