Dallas Mavericks vs LA Clippers Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 4/4/25, 4:23 AM  by Paul Tamayo | Modified on 4/4/25 at 4:25 AM in NBA Picks

The Dallas Mavericks (38-39) visit the Los Angeles Clippers (44-32) on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the Intuit Dome.

The Mavericks and the Clippers battle for the third time this season. They've split their regular season series so far, although the Clippers are now at a better place since their last matchup on December 21, 2024.

The Clippers have won four of their last five games, including a most recent 114-98 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. A sign of optimism for the 7th-seeded Clippers is their improved play on both ends of the floor. 

In the last five games, the Clippers have increased their offensive rating from a season average of 114.3 to 122.6. On defense, they're already one of the best the whole year. Yet, they managed to improve their defensive rating to 109.1 in this impressive five-game stretch.

Meanwhile, the Mavericks have also won three of their last four games. The return of Anthony Davis has been a big boost for this team. In their recent 120-118 win over the Atlanta Hawks, Davis impressed with his 34 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 blocks. He is listed as questionable for the Clippers game, but it's highly expected that he'll be ready to go.