LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks Picks and Predictions for Saturday March 21 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/21/2026, 01:20 AM ET

The LA Clippers travel to American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas to take on the Dallas Mavericks with tip-off scheduled for 8:30 PM and coverage on KFAA-TV. At the time of this writing, the Clippers are listed as -290 favorites while the Mavericks come in at +235, with the total set at 232.5 and Los Angeles favored by 7.5 points. Be sure to check out our free NBA picks for more expert daily predictions and betting insights.

Clippers Trying to Stop the Slide

Los Angeles enters this matchup with a 34-36 overall record and a 15-21 record on the road. The Clippers have been struggling badly, as they have recently lost to New Orleans, recently lost to New Orleans again, recently lost to San Antonio, recently lost to Sacramento, and recently won over Chicago. This recent stretch highlights a team that has been unable to find consistency, especially against competitive opponents.

From a statistical standpoint, the Clippers are averaging 113.2 points per game while allowing 112.7 points per game. They are shooting an efficient 48% from the field but are only pulling down 40.6 rebounds per game, which is on the lower end. They also average 23.6 assists per game while contributing 4.7 blocks and 9.0 steals defensively.

One of the key concerns for the Clippers is their lack of rebounding and inconsistent offense. While they shoot efficiently, they don’t generate as many second-chance opportunities, which can hurt them in close games. Combined with their recent losing streak, this raises questions about their current form heading into this matchup.

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Mavericks Hoping to Build Momentum at Home

Dallas comes into this game with a 23-47 overall record and a 14-21 record at home. The Mavericks have also struggled, as they have recently lost to Atlanta, recently lost to New Orleans, recently won over Cleveland, recently lost to Cleveland, and recently won over Memphis. Their inconsistency has been a major theme throughout the season.

Offensively, Dallas is averaging 113.3 points per game while allowing 118.5 points per game. They are shooting 47% from the field and grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game while averaging 25.1 assists. Defensively, they contribute 5.2 blocks and 7.4 steals per game.

The biggest issue for Dallas has been their defense, as they allow nearly 119 points per game. That defensive inefficiency makes it difficult for them to sustain leads or slow down opposing offenses. Even when they perform well offensively, their inability to get stops has often cost them games.

Clippers vs Mavericks Pick

LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks Pick

Pick: LA Clippers -7.5

Even though the Clippers have struggled recently, they are still the more complete team in this matchup. Dallas’ defensive issues are a major concern, and the Clippers’ efficient shooting should allow them to take advantage. I expect Los Angeles to control this game and cover the spread against a struggling Mavericks team.

LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks Total Pick

Pick: Over 232.5

I’m going with the over in this matchup because both teams have defensive issues and allow a high number of points. With both teams averaging over 113 points per game and struggling to consistently get stops, this game sets up as a high-scoring contest that should push past the total.

Final Score Prediction: LA Clippers 121, Dallas Mavericks 112

This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Friday.