Dallas vs. Clippers. NBA Match Prediction
Dallas lost the first back-to-back against the Clippers. The teams will have to play another match on December 22. How will it be this time? The bets and forecast will give the answer to this question

Command Analysis

Dallas Mavericks

Current form
The Mavericks played their last game without Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic. Of course, the absence of leaders significantly affected the team performance. Dallas was unable to counter the Clippers and lost with a score of 95:118.
Then, Klay Thompson and Spencer Dinwiddie tried to do something in the Mavericks. Together, they even scored 41 points. However, their efforts were not enough for the final success.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Dante Exum, Luka Doncic
Interesting facts for betting
The final game saw Dallas' four-game winning streak snapped.
Projected lineup: Lively - Dinwiddie, Grimes - Washington, Thompson.

LA Clippers

Current form
In the previous match, James Harden and Norman Powell showed their best. Together, this tandem scored 53 points. Thanks in large part to their actions, the Clippers managed to defeat Dallas.
The Los Angeles team now has 16 wins. They are in fifth place in the Western Conference standings. If they win, the Clippers will catch up with Dallas.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Kawhi Leonard, Terrence Mann.
Interesting facts for betting
The Clippers have lost three of their last five road games, but Harden and company showed great play in the previous match.
Probable lineup : Zubac-Dunn, Harden-Jones, Powell.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Dallas win
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, the Mavericks have won the opening segment
1.69Bet 1st quarter: total under 54.5 points
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, more than 54 points were not scored in the first quarter
1.75Tip and bets
Dallas will play again without Luka Doncic. We all saw how the previous match between these teams ended. Nothing should change significantly now. The Slovenian is too important a character for the home team, so the Mavs have little chance without him.
Our prediction is a Clippers win with overtime at 2.15
Bet on total
In the previous match, Dallas did not play the best in attack. Considering this, we doubt that the next meeting will be productive.
Forecast - total under 222.5 points for 1.73
Bet on statistics
Harden has been showing great play again in recent games. Once again today he will be remembered for his spectacular performances.
Prediction - James Harden: Total over 23.5 points for 1.78