Los Angeles Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks Preview
At 8:30 ET on ABC, the Dallas Mavericks (+128) will head to Crypto.com Arena to take on the favored Los Angeles Lakers (-154). The over/under line for this Western Conference matchup is set at 242.
Currently, the Mavericks (24-17) are 5th in the West, while the Lakers (20-21) sit 10th. Los Angeles is also favored by three points.
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Los Angeles Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Mavericks have faced off vs. the Lakers as the underdog, they have gone 2-1. The last last three times that the Mavericks have faced off against the Lakers as the underdog, they are 2-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last three road games, Dallas has averaged 110 points per game while allowing 122. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 116 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Mavericks have an ATS record of 3-0 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-0.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting favorite, the Lakers have gone 1-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction
Dallas has a record of 24-17 this season and is currently in 5th place in the Western Conference. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 18-14 compared to 6-3 in non-conference games.
The Mavericks have an ATS record of 23-18 for the season, including a 12-7 ATS record on the road. As underdogs, they are 7-9 and have covered the spread in their last six games as underdogs.
On average, the combined scoring total in Mavericks games this season is 235.8 points. Today’s O/U line of 242 is higher than 33 of their previous games, and their O/U record for the season is 24-17.
In their last game, the Mavs defeated the Pelicans by a score of 125-120. They were 4.5-point underdogs going into the game. The O/U line for that game was 236.5.
So far this season, the Mavericks have been one of the most prolific three-point shooting teams in the league. They are second in three-point attempts per game at 41.1 and have made an average of 15.2 threes per game. Overall, they are shooting 37% from beyond the arc.
On the road, Dallas is averaging 116.4 points per game compared to 120.7 at home. Overall, they are 7th in the league at 118.7 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Mavericks are 16th in the league at 47%.
When it comes to two-point shooting, Dallas is 8th in the league at 55%. In terms of pace, they are 11th in the NBA at 99.7 possessions per game. In terms of offensive rebounds, the Mavericks are 21st in the league.
So far, the Mavericks’ defense is ranked 20th in the league at 117.1 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Mavericks defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 55.6% and 36.3% from three-point territory.
The Lakers have a record of 20-21 this season, which has them in 10th place in the Western Conference. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 15-14 and 5-7 against non-conference opponents.
At home, the Lakers are 14-7 this season, and they are favored by 3 points today. In their games at home, they have gone 9-12 against the spread, and their average scoring margin is +4.2 points per game.
On the season, the Lakers have an O/U record of 21-20, and their games have averaged 229.6 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 242, and 40 of their games have had lower O/U lines than that.
In their last game, the Lakers defeated the Thunder by a score of 112-105. They were 2.5-point underdogs going into the game. The Lakers’ ATS record for the season is 17-24, and they have covered the spread in three straight games.
The Lakers’ offense has been one of the league’s most efficient units this season, ranking 7th in field goal percentage and 12th in true shooting percentage. However, they are just 19th in scoring at 114.1 points per game.
Los Angeles has been one of the NBA’s fastest-paced teams, ranking 6th in possessions per game. They have also been one of the league’s top teams at getting to the free-throw line, ranking 8th in attempts.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Lakers have struggled this season. They are last in the NBA in three-point attempts and 24th in three-point shooting percentage.
In terms of defense, Lakers is currently on par with the NBA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 115.5 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Lakers are forcing 13.9 per game, which is 22nd in the league. They also come into the game sitting 10th in blocked shots at 5.6 per game.
Even though they are considered 3-point underdogs, our projection points to a 115-113 win for the Mavericks.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Tips
- We like the Mavericks on the moneyline (+128)
- The Mavericks are also our pick on the spread at +3
- Our NBA model projects 228 points, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
- Anthony Davis – Ankle – Probable
- LeBron James – Ankle – Questionable
- Gabe Vincent – Knee – Out
- Cam Reddish – Knee – Out
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
- Dante Exum – Heel – Out
- Derrick Jones Jr. – Calf – Probable
- Luka Doncic – Ankle – Questionable
- Grant Williams – Ankle – Probable
