This is a free game, a house money game for Dallas, and that makes me nervous. Why? Because I picked the Clippers to win the NBA championship. I had them at 6-1, now they are 7.5 to 1. Los Angeles is going to have to make some massive adjustments, especially against Luka Doncic, who had another 30-point triple double in Game One. I like the Clippers to win this game, I just don't think they cover the spread. Dallas is playing with so much swagger and confidence.

The Clippers burned me at a similar number in Game 1, but I find it hard to believe they lose a second straight at home to the Mavs -- even as good as Luka Doncic is. LA was 17-7 this season following a loss. I'd presume that Kawhi Leonard gets more time on Luka, who helped Dallas shoot 50 percent from the field and nearly 50 percent from deep. That won't happen again. Plus, the Mavs might be down a big body in Maxi Kleber, who is questionable. He had a very good opener with six points, nine rebounds and four assists. Dallas may stay within the spread, but L.A. wins.