LA Lakers (48-30) vs. Dallas Mavericks (38-41)
April 9, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Dallas Mavericks +4.5; Over/Under: 228.5
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The LA Lakers and Dallas Mavericks meet on Wednesday 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 Pelicans and split with the Thunder, and they play the Rockets and Trail Blazers next. The Lakers have won five of their last eight games and are the third seed in the West.
The LA Lakers are averaging 113.4 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 112.1 points on 46.3 percent shooting. LeBron James is averaging 24.5 points and 8.1 rebounds, while Luka Doncic is averaging 27.5 points and 8.6 rebounds. Austin Reaves is the third double-digit scorer, and Rui Hachimura is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.4 rebounds per game.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Hawks, lost to the Clippers, and they play the Raptors and Grizzlies next. The Mavs have lost three of their last four games and are the 10th seed in the West.
The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 114.5 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 115.4 points on 47 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 19.5 points and 4 assists, while Kai Jones is averaging 21 points and 8 rebounds. PJ Washington is the third double-digit scorer, and Klay Thompson is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Lakers have lost four of their last five games as road favorites.
- The underdogs have won each of the Lakers’ last three games at American Airlines Center.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against Lakers teams that held a winning record.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six night games at American Airlines Center.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Mavericks have lost each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Lakers have won each of their last six games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games at American Airlines Center.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Lakers’ last six road games following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the last eight games between the Lakers and Mavericks have gone UNDER the total points line.
Mavericks vs Lakers Injury Report
The Mavs will be without Kyrie Irving, Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Jaden Hardy, and Dante Exum.
The LA Lakers will be without Maxi Kleber, while Rui Hachimura and Bronny James are questionable after not playing last night.
Mavericks vs Lakers Prediction
This should be a fun game, as emotions are going to be high with the return of Luka to Dallas. While some would say the Lakers will be motivated to win for Luka, I’m sure the Mavs feel the same about AD. Both teams are also fighting for seeding, so let’s not overlook that. I have to side with the Lakers and the reasonable number.
The Lakers have simply played better ball over the last couple of months, and they’ll have the two best players on the court. While healthier than before, the Mavs are still missing rotation players, and it limits them at times. The Mavericks looked awful twice against the Clippers and then barely beat the Hawks. We also know what Luka is capable of when he’s angry. We could witness one of those games from Doncic. I’ll side with the Lakers.
