THE PROFESSOR’S NBA “CLASS-IS-IN-SESSION!” (SIGNATURE PICK!)
(NBA) Dallas vs. LA Clippers,
Point Spread: -6.00 | -108.00 LA Clippers (Home)
Result: Win
The Los Angeles Clippers take on the Dallas Mavericks in game one of the Western Conference quarterfinals. The Clippers won all three games against the Mavericks this season.

The Dallas Mavericks come into the playoffs after losing two straight games. They come in as the seventh seed and have to stars in Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. Luka Doncic led the offense during the season with 28.8 points and 9.4 rebounds a game. Kristaps Porzingis, has played well in the bubble scoring at least 22 points a game. As a team, they are putting up 117 and on the defensive end, they are giving up 112.1 points.

The Los Angeles Clippers were 5-3 record in their eight games in the bubble. The offense is led by Kawhi Leonard with 27.1 points with 7.1 rebounds and 4.9 assists a game. Paul George added 21.5 points. Montrezl Harrell is expected to be back for game one. As a team, they are putting up 116.5 points and on the defensive end, they are giving up 110 points.

Dallas is 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games against the Clippers and 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall. The Clippers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Clippers also topped the Mavericks in all three meetings this season and two of those victories occurred by 15 points. The Clippers have more playoff experience and have many players that can play shutdown defense to throw at Doncic.

Play on the LA Clippers.