LA Clippers (30-13) at Dallas (27-15)
When: Tuesday, January 21st, 2020
Where: American Airlines Center,
Dallas, Texas
Time: 8:35 ET | TV: NBA TV
Opening Odds: Dallas -1.5/230.5
The race for playoff positioning in the Western Conference will probably go down to the last few days of the regular season, but every game counts and Tuesday’s contest between the Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks is a big one. Both teams are trying to chase down the L.A. Lakers for the top seed and Dallas will be getting back a key member of their starting five on Tuesday in the form of center Kristaps Porzingis. The 7’3″ Latvian has missed the past 10 games with a knee injury and averages 17.3 points and 9.4 rebounds per contest. He went through a full practice on Sunday and is ready to help the Mavericks win their fifth in a row. Dallas lost four of the first six games in his absence, but has averaged 120 points during their four-game winning streak and are only 2.5 games behind the second-place Clippers. The Clippers haven’t lost back-to-back games since the middle of November and are currently riding a three-game winning streak after a 133-130 win at New Orleans on Sunday that began a six-game road trip that concludes with the Lakers on Jan. 28. Kawhi Leonard, who scored 28 points in L.A.’s 114-99 win at Dallas on Nov. 26, poured in 39 on Sunday.
The Clippers surrendered 80 first half points to the Pelicans on Sunday before winning the fourth quarter 31-20. Leonard made 15-of-28 from the floor and Los Angeles received huge contributions from their two bench stars. Lou Williams scored 14 of his 32 points in the fourth, and power forward Montrezl Harrell scored 24 points and is averaging 22.3 points on 61.9 percent shooting this month. Leonard is averaging 36 points while shooting 55.8 percent from the floor over the last five games, as he tries to carry the load with star Paul George (hamstring) sidelined. The Clippers will play again tomorrow night – in Atlanta against the Hawks.
Superstar Luka Doncic had a miserable game versus the Clippers earlier this season, missing all eight of his 3-point attempts, but was money in a 120-112 win over Portland on Friday. Doncic made a career-high eight three-pointers en route to 35 points and now has 20 career triple-doubles, one shy of matching Jason Kidd’s franchise record. Dallas knocked-down 20-of-47 from beyond the arc against the Blazers and Tim Hardaway Jr. got in on the fun with five of them as part of his 29 points. The Mavericks will go on a tough three-game road trip starting Thursday in Portland before playing at Utah and Oklahoma City.
The Mavericks are getting on a roll now and the home team has been dominating this series of late. Dallas is also getting Porzingis back which should prove to be the difference.
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Pick: Mavericks -1.5
Clippers are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 Tuesday games.
Clippers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games playing on 2 days rest.
Clippers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite.
Clippers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss.
Clippers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game.
Clippers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Clippers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Clippers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Clippers are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win.
Mavericks are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Mavericks are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Mavericks are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Mavericks are 17-8 ATS in their last 25 Tuesday games.
Mavericks are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win.
Mavericks are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 home games.
Mavericks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Mavericks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a home underdog.
Mavericks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Mavericks are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win.
Mavericks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 7-1 in Clippers last 8 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Under is 6-1 in Clippers last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Over is 5-1-1 in Clippers last 7 games as a favorite.
Under is 5-1 in Clippers last 6 Tuesday games.
Over is 8-2-1 in Clippers last 11 games following a straight up win.
Over is 4-1 in Clippers last 5 games as a road favorite.
Under is 4-1 in Clippers last 5 games playing on 2 days rest.
Under is 8-2 in Clippers last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Clippers last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2-1 in Clippers last 8 overall.
Over is 5-2-1 in Clippers last 8 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2-1 in Clippers last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-1 in Clippers last 8 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Mavericks last 4 Tuesday games.
Under is 4-1 in Mavericks last 5 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Under is 4-1 in Mavericks last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 7-2 in Mavericks last 9 games as a home underdog.
Over is 5-2 in Mavericks last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Mavericks last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Mavericks last 7 games as an underdog.
Over is 5-2 in Mavericks last 7 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Over is 5-2 in Mavericks last 7 home games.
Clippers are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Dallas.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Dallas.
