Clippers' Odds To Beat Mavs Shrink By Anthony Riccobono Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers The Los Angeles Clippers are on the verge of another playoff disaster. After falling into a 2-0 series hole against the Dallas Mavericks, L.A. faces an uphill battle to make it out of the first round. Los Angeles has gone from sizable betting favorites to clear underdogs. The Clippers have +225 odds at FanDuel Sportsbook to beat the Mavericks in their first-round series. Dallas is a -290 favorite, needing just two wins over the next five games to eliminate the higher-seeded Clippers. The Clippers entered the series with -430 odds, but the Mavericks stole home-court advantage with a Game 1 victory at Staples Center. Luka Doncic bested Kawhi Leonard and Paul George in Game 2 for a 127-121 Dallas victory.