The Los Angeles Clippers’ turnaround is not yet complete. If they want a spot in the playoffs proper, holding onto their current standing will be crucial. That focus should come at the Dallas Mavericks’ expense on Tuesday, April 7.
But my Mavericks vs. Clippers predictions and these NBA picks also look ahead at what Los Angeles should already prioritize.
Mavericks vs Clippers prediction
Mavericks vs Clippers best bet: Kawhi Leonard Under 28.5 points (-112)
The Los Angeles Clippers cannot let off the gas. They are only half a game ahead of the Blazers for the No. 8 spot in the West, a vital difference in the Play-In Tournament, and those two match up once more this week. But that is also exactly why the Clippers should ease up tonight if given the opportunity against the Dallas Mavericks.
Los Angeles plays again tomorrow, and then Friday’s trip to Portland looms as a third game in four days.
Sometimes, not letting off the gas shows up by looking ahead. An endurance athlete might call that pacing.
Once the Clippers find a healthy lead tonight, expect them to limit Kawhi Leonard’s minutes. It will be the savvy choice to make when considering what is at stake the rest of the week. Beyond that, it should be noted, Leonard has not cleared this prop in any of his last seven games.
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Mavericks vs Clippers same-game parlay
Every thought here aligns: An early Clippers lead should prompt fewer minutes from Leonard, who has already fallen short of this modest rebounding prop in his last two games and in five of his last eight.
Mavericks vs Clippers SGP
- Kawhi Leonard Under 28.5 points
- Kawhi Leonard Under 6.5 rebounds
- Clippers -7 — 1H
Our "from downtown" SGP: Less Leonard Is More
While this is a counterintuitive same-game parlay, it has actually cashed in the last two games. Leonard’s lessened scoring of late has not included lessened shooting.
Mavericks vs Clippers SGP
- Kawhi Leonard Under 28.5 points
- Kawhi Leonard Over 2.5 threes
- Kawhi Leonard Under 6.5 rebounds
Mavericks vs Clippers odds
- Spread: Mavericks +11.5 | Clippers -11.5
- Moneyline: Mavericks +450 | Clippers -600
- Over/Under: Over 238.5 | Under 238.5
Mavericks vs Clippers betting trend to know
All the season-ending praise of Cooper Flagg and his likely Rookie of the Year award hides the fact that Dallas has gone 1-3 against the spread in its last four games despite facing four teams all a bit distressed as the season’s end nears. Find more NBA betting trends for Mavericks vs. Clippers.
How to watch Mavericks vs Clippers
| Location | Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA |
| Date | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 10:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | KFAA, FDSN-SoCal |
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