LA Lakers (20-15) vs. Dallas Mavericks (20-16)
January 7, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Dallas Mavericks +6.5; Over/Under: 218.5
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The LA Lakers and Dallas Mavericks meet Tuesday in NBA action at the American Airlines Center. Here’s a Mavericks vs Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Mavericks vs Lakers Pick.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Hawks, lost to the Rockets, and they play the Hornets, Spurs, and Heat next. The LA Lakers are averaging 112.3 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 113.9 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 26 points and 11.8 rebounds, while LeBron James is averaging 24 points and 7.6 rebounds. Austin Reaves is the third double-digit scorer and Rui Hachimura is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.6 rebounds per game.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Grizzlies and Cavs, and they play the Trail Blazers, Nuggets, and Pelicans next. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 116.4 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 112.3 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 28.1 points and 7.8 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 24.3 points and 4.6 rebounds. Klay Thompson is the third double-digit scorer and PJ Washington is grabbing 7.4 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Mavericks have won each of their last four games as underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Lakers have lost eight of their last nine games at American Airlines Center following a loss.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as road favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won each of their last six games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Mavericks have lost each of their last five games.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games.
Dallas Mavericks Player Facts
- Dereck Lively II ranks 6th amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (1.7) this season.
- P.J. Washington is one of only seven qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.0 threes, 1.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks this season.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Max Christie ranks 11th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (88.0%) this season.
- Austin Reaves ranks 23rd amongst qualified players for assists per game (6.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Mavericks rank 2nd in the league for Q4 points per game this season (29.1).
- The Mavericks rank 28th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (11.9).
- The Lakers rank 30th in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (28.6%).
- The Lakers rank 28th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (33.7).
Mavericks vs Lakers Prediction
Like every game with the Lakers, you have to check the injury report to see if LeBron or Davis are going to play. With that said, we know that the Mavericks are on the end of a back-to-back, and they’re without Luka and Kyrie. Playing a second game in as many days is tough in itself. Doing it without your top two players is hell. The Mavs ran out of gas last night against the Grizzlies, and there’s just not enough offensive firepower without Luka and Kyrie. Again, see if LeBron and AD are going to play, but I have no choice but to roll with the Lakers anyway given the Mavs injury and schedule situation.
