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NBA Betting Preview: Lakers vs Mavericks

The LA Lakers go head-to-head with the Dallas Mavericks in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Mavs Good Value vs Lakers

We’re really sweet on the Mavericks putting up a fight against the Lakers and that compels us to bet the underdogs against the spread. You can get -114 when it comes to the +4 that is available.

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Lakers 129-119 Victory in Previous H2H Meeting

LA Lakers were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Intuit Dome. LA Clippers claimed a 112-104 win. Luka Doncic poured in 32 points, with LeBron James contributing 23 and Rui Hachimura adding 12.

Dallas Mavericks have enjoyed four straight wins, most recently beating Golden State Warriors 123-115. It was a home success at American Airlines Center. Naji Marshall had 30 points, Max Christie scored 21, with Cooper Flagg getting 21 points and 11 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Lakers had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. At Crypto.com Arena, they recorded a 129-119 win over the Mavs. The Lakers have triumphed in their previous three meetings against the Mavs. On the head-to-head front, it has been 5 wins out of 10.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers logo Lakers 26 17 0.605 116 116.4 -0.4 12-8 14-9 4-6 19-12 4-6 1L
Mavericks logo Mavericks 19 26 0.422 114.4 116.6 -2.2 14-11 5-15 3-6 11-18 7-3 4W
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LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

The Lakers have 4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 111.8 points, 41.5 rebounds, 24.7 assists, 7.9 steals and 3.9 blocks while shooting 47.8% from the field and 74.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 113.4 points and 41.7 rebounds per matchup.

Luka Doncic is averaging 29.5 points, 7.8 assists and 3.3 (37.5%) 3-pointers made, while DeAndre Ayton averages 8.5 rebounds.

Dallas Mavericks – Last 10 Games

The Mavs have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 117.2 points, 46.8 rebounds, 26.5 assists, 7.4 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 49.3% from the field and 70.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 112.0 points and 43.8 rebounds.

Naji Marshall is averaging 18.9 points and 5.0 rebounds, Ryan Nembhard 5.1 assists and Klay Thompson 3.8 (46.3%) 3-pointers.

LA Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction & Picks

Take in the full LA Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks betting outlook — from our expert match prediction and correct score pick to player prop insights and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We’re confident that Mavericks can produce a strong performance in this NBA showdown. Our pick is that they’ll cover the spread of +4 and you can currently get -114.

To deliver the best possible basketball predictions, we start by locking in the team news and taking time to review the latest form. There’s also no shortage of data to crunch from the most up-to-date NBA stats available.

Key Lakers vs Mavericks stats:

  • The +4 line has been covered by Mavs in 4 consecutive games.
  • The +4 line has been covered by Mavs in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +4 line has been covered by Mavs in 15 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The -4 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The -4 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The +4 line has been covered by Mavs in 6 of their last 10 games against Lakers.

Mavs +4 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Naji Marshall Over 16.5 Points -122 BetMGM logo

Naji Marshall (Mavs) has recorded an average of 22.8 points in the past 5 home games. We think this is the pick of the prop bets, with odds of -122 available when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

Latest Naji Marshall Player Prop Odds

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Brandon Williams Under 3.5 Assists -114 BetMGM logo

Brandon Williams (Mavs) has recorded Under 3.5 assists in 6 of the past 8 games. There’s no reason to oppose the stats, so we’ll take the -114 that he is unable to cover the Player Assists line here.

Latest Brandon Williams Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Mavericks +4
Totals Under 233.5
Player Points Naji Marshall Over 16.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Mavs +4. We’ve also gone for Under 233.5 and Naji Marshall (Mavs) to score Over 16.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Lakers Lakers logo 112 - 115 Mavericks logo Mavericks

There’s every chance that this is going to be a close contest and we’ll have a play on the Mavericks enjoying a 115-112 winning scoreline. Hopefully this can go close.

LA Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Odds Suggest Lakers Win

LA Lakers are -167 favorites and that means a 63% chance of winning this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to back Dallas Mavericks, you will find +142 about the underdogs.

The spread currently stands at 4 and the total points line is 232.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. Those expecting a low total can back Under 232.5 at -110.

There are a wide range of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on this exciting league and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds
Luka Doncic Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Luka Doncic is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get -118 that he goes Over 32.5 points and -110 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 22.5
-114
Under 22.5
-114
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Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Over 18.5
-125
Under 18.5
-103
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Naji Marshall (Mavericks)
Over 16.5
-122
Under 16.5
-106
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Player Assists
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 8.5
-114
Under 8.5
-114
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 6.5
-102
Under 6.5
-127
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Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Over 4.5
-114
Under 4.5
-114
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Naji Marshall (Mavericks)
Over 3.5
-141
Under 3.5
+108
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Player Rebounds
Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 8.5
+118
Under 8.5
-154
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Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 7.5
+110
Under 7.5
-143
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Daniel Gafford (Mavericks)
Over 6.5
-106
Under 6.5
-122
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 5.5
-139
Under 5.5
+107
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Can Mavs Make It Another Home Victory?

The Mavericks have strung together three straight victories at American Airlines Center. They own a 8-2 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 121.10 points per contest and giving up 116.20.

The Lakers own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 games away from home, averaging 110.40 points on offense and surrendering 116.90 on defense.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O233.5 U233.5
Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Home Stats 8-2 237.30 121.10 116.20 4 6
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Away Stats 4-6 227.30 110.40 116.90 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O233.5 = Games Over 233.5 Points
  • U233.5 = Games Under 233.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Stats
Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

LA Lakers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Luka Doncic 35 36.37 1170 303 33.4 8.7 3.4 7.8 0.5 1.6
Austin Reaves 23 35.3 612 144 26.6 6.3 2.7 5.2 0.2 1.0
LeBron James 26 33.29 585 180 22.5 6.9 1.6 6.0 0.7 1.1

Dallas Mavericks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Cooper Flagg 41 33.84 775 168 18.9 4.1 1.0 6.5 0.8 1.3
Anthony Davis 20 31.28 407 56 20.4 2.8 0.5 11.1 1.7 1.1
PJ Washington 32 31.08 464 61 14.5 1.9 1.3 7.3 1.4 1.1

Injuries & Suspensions

LA Lakers Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

22 Jan NBA
Lakers 104-112 Clippers
20 Jan NBA
Lakers 115-107 Nuggets
18 Jan NBA
Raptors 93-110 Lakers
17 Jan NBA
Lakers 116-132 Trail Blazers
15 Jan NBA
Hornets 135-117 Lakers
13 Jan NBA
Hawks 116-141 Lakers
12 Jan NBA
Lakers 112-124 Kings
09 Jan NBA
Bucks 105-101 Lakers
07 Jan NBA
Lakers 91-107 Spurs
06 Jan NBA
Lakers 111-103 Pelicans

Previous Dallas Mavericks Lineups

22 Jan NBA
Warriors 115-123 Mavericks
19 Jan NBA
Mavericks 114-97 Knicks
17 Jan NBA
Jazz 120-138 Mavericks
15 Jan NBA
Jazz 122-144 Mavericks
14 Jan NBA
Nuggets 118-109 Mavericks
12 Jan NBA
Nets 105-113 Mavericks
10 Jan NBA
Mavericks 107-125 Bulls
08 Jan NBA
Mavericks 114-116 Jazz
06 Jan NBA
Mavericks 100-98 Kings
03 Jan NBA
Rockets 104-110 Mavericks

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 28 16 0.636 117.1 110.2 6.9 13-7 15-9 7-4 21-10 6-4 2W
Raptors 28 19 0.596 114.3 112.2 2.1 13-10 15-9 4-8 22-12 6-4 3W
Knicks 26 18 0.591 117.9 113.8 4.1 17-6 9-12 6-3 19-11 3-7 1W
76ers 24 19 0.558 116.8 115.5 1.3 12-12 12-7 8-4 18-15 5-5 1W
Nets 12 31 0.279 108.3 114.8 -6.5 6-17 6-14 3-9 9-19 1-9 4L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 32 11 0.744 116.9 110 6.9 18-5 14-6 8-3 22-6 7-3 1L
Cavaliers 26 20 0.565 119.2 117.1 2.1 15-11 11-9 7-3 17-13 6-4 2W
Bulls 22 22 0.5 118 119.9 -1.9 14-9 8-13 3-7 14-15 5-5 3W
Bucks 18 26 0.409 111.9 115.5 -3.6 9-12 9-14 5-4 14-14 4-6 2L
Pacers 11 35 0.239 110.1 118.2 -8.1 8-16 3-19 2-8 7-23 5-5 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 23 20 0.535 115.7 115.4 0.3 14-8 9-12 5-5 15-15 5-5 2L
Heat 23 22 0.511 119.3 118.4 0.9 15-7 8-15 3-3 12-12 4-6 1L
Hawks 22 25 0.468 117.4 118.7 -1.3 8-13 14-12 4-3 10-17 5-5 2W
Hornets 17 28 0.378 115.9 115.5 0.4 7-13 10-15 5-4 12-19 5-5 1W
Wizards 10 33 0.233 112.2 123.2 -11 6-15 4-18 2-4 7-18 1-9 8L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 37 9 0.804 121.3 108 13.3 20-4 17-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 1L
Nuggets 31 15 0.674 120.7 116.2 4.5 12-8 19-7 4-1 18-8 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 27 18 0.6 120 115.1 4.9 15-7 12-11 4-5 14-13 5-5 4L
Trail Blazers 23 23 0.5 116.1 117.8 -1.7 13-11 10-12 4-4 18-14 7-3 1L
Jazz 15 30 0.333 119.1 127.4 -8.3 10-13 5-17 1-8 9-22 3-7 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 26 17 0.605 116 116.4 -0.4 12-8 14-9 4-6 19-12 4-6 1L
Suns 27 18 0.6 114.4 111.8 2.6 14-5 13-13 8-4 20-13 6-4 1L
Warriors 25 21 0.543 116.8 114.2 2.6 17-7 8-14 5-3 15-13 6-4 2L
Clippers 20 24 0.455 112.3 113.5 -1.2 12-9 8-15 5-4 11-14 8-2 1W
Kings 12 34 0.261 110.9 120.8 -9.9 9-16 3-18 2-7 8-25 4-6 4L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 31 14 0.689 117.9 112.6 5.3 16-5 15-9 7-2 18-12 6-4 1W
Rockets 27 16 0.628 116.9 110.8 6.1 15-3 12-13 4-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Mavericks 19 26 0.422 114.4 116.6 -2.2 14-11 5-15 3-6 11-18 7-3 4W
Grizzlies 18 25 0.419 115.5 116.6 -1.1 10-13 8-12 5-4 14-14 3-7 2L
Pelicans 11 36 0.234 115.1 122.1 -7 7-19 4-17 4-7 5-25 3-7 1W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 32 11 0.744 116.9 110 6.9 18-5 14-6 8-3 22-6 7-3 1L
Celtics 28 16 0.636 117.1 110.2 6.9 13-7 15-9 7-4 21-10 6-4 2W
Raptors 28 19 0.596 114.3 112.2 2.1 13-10 15-9 4-8 22-12 6-4 3W
Knicks 26 18 0.591 117.9 113.8 4.1 17-6 9-12 6-3 19-11 3-7 1W
Cavaliers 26 20 0.565 119.2 117.1 2.1 15-11 11-9 7-3 17-13 6-4 2W
76ers 24 19 0.558 116.8 115.5 1.3 12-12 12-7 8-4 18-15 5-5 1W
Magic 23 20 0.535 115.7 115.4 0.3 14-8 9-12 5-5 15-15 5-5 2L
Heat 23 22 0.511 119.3 118.4 0.9 15-7 8-15 3-3 12-12 4-6 1L
Bulls 22 22 0.5 118 119.9 -1.9 14-9 8-13 3-7 14-15 5-5 3W
Hawks 22 25 0.468 117.4 118.7 -1.3 8-13 14-12 4-3 10-17 5-5 2W
Bucks 18 26 0.409 111.9 115.5 -3.6 9-12 9-14 5-4 14-14 4-6 2L
Hornets 17 28 0.378 115.9 115.5 0.4 7-13 10-15 5-4 12-19 5-5 1W
Nets 12 31 0.279 108.3 114.8 -6.5 6-17 6-14 3-9 9-19 1-9 4L
Pacers 11 35 0.239 110.1 118.2 -8.1 8-16 3-19 2-8 7-23 5-5 1W
Wizards 10 33 0.233 112.2 123.2 -11 6-15 4-18 2-4 7-18 1-9 8L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 37 9 0.804 121.3 108 13.3 20-4 17-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 1L
Spurs 31 14 0.689 117.9 112.6 5.3 16-5 15-9 7-2 18-12 6-4 1W
Nuggets 31 15 0.674 120.7 116.2 4.5 12-8 19-7 4-1 18-8 7-3 2W
Rockets 27 16 0.628 116.9 110.8 6.1 15-3 12-13 4-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Lakers 26 17 0.605 116 116.4 -0.4 12-8 14-9 4-6 19-12 4-6 1L
Suns 27 18 0.6 114.4 111.8 2.6 14-5 13-13 8-4 20-13 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 27 18 0.6 120 115.1 4.9 15-7 12-11 4-5 14-13 5-5 4L
Warriors 25 21 0.543 116.8 114.2 2.6 17-7 8-14 5-3 15-13 6-4 2L
Trail Blazers 23 23 0.5 116.1 117.8 -1.7 13-11 10-12 4-4 18-14 7-3 1L
Clippers 20 24 0.455 112.3 113.5 -1.2 12-9 8-15 5-4 11-14 8-2 1W
Mavericks 19 26 0.422 114.4 116.6 -2.2 14-11 5-15 3-6 11-18 7-3 4W
Grizzlies 18 25 0.419 115.5 116.6 -1.1 10-13 8-12 5-4 14-14 3-7 2L
Jazz 15 30 0.333 119.1 127.4 -8.3 10-13 5-17 1-8 9-22 3-7 1L
Kings 12 34 0.261 110.9 120.8 -9.9 9-16 3-18 2-7 8-25 4-6 4L
Pelicans 11 36 0.234 115.1 122.1 -7 7-19 4-17 4-7 5-25 3-7 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 37 9 0.804 121.3 108 13.3 20-4 17-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 1L
Pistons 32 11 0.744 116.9 110 6.9 18-5 14-6 8-3 22-6 7-3 1L
Spurs 31 14 0.689 117.9 112.6 5.3 16-5 15-9 7-2 18-12 6-4 1W
Nuggets 31 15 0.674 120.7 116.2 4.5 12-8 19-7 4-1 18-8 7-3 2W
Celtics 28 16 0.636 117.1 110.2 6.9 13-7 15-9 7-4 21-10 6-4 2W
Rockets 27 16 0.628 116.9 110.8 6.1 15-3 12-13 4-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Lakers 26 17 0.605 116 116.4 -0.4 12-8 14-9 4-6 19-12 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 27 18 0.6 120 115.1 4.9 15-7 12-11 4-5 14-13 5-5 4L
Suns 27 18 0.6 114.4 111.8 2.6 14-5 13-13 8-4 20-13 6-4 1L
Raptors 28 19 0.596 114.3 112.2 2.1 13-10 15-9 4-8 22-12 6-4 3W
Knicks 26 18 0.591 117.9 113.8 4.1 17-6 9-12 6-3 19-11 3-7 1W
Cavaliers 26 20 0.565 119.2 117.1 2.1 15-11 11-9 7-3 17-13 6-4 2W
76ers 24 19 0.558 116.8 115.5 1.3 12-12 12-7 8-4 18-15 5-5 1W
Warriors 25 21 0.543 116.8 114.2 2.6 17-7 8-14 5-3 15-13 6-4 2L
Magic 23 20 0.535 115.7 115.4 0.3 14-8 9-12 5-5 15-15 5-5 2L
Heat 23 22 0.511 119.3 118.4 0.9 15-7 8-15 3-3 12-12 4-6 1L
Bulls 22 22 0.5 118 119.9 -1.9 14-9 8-13 3-7 14-15 5-5 3W
Trail Blazers 23 23 0.5 116.1 117.8 -1.7 13-11 10-12 4-4 18-14 7-3 1L
Hawks 22 25 0.468 117.4 118.7 -1.3 8-13 14-12 4-3 10-17 5-5 2W
Clippers 20 24 0.455 112.3 113.5 -1.2 12-9 8-15 5-4 11-14 8-2 1W
Mavericks 19 26 0.422 114.4 116.6 -2.2 14-11 5-15 3-6 11-18 7-3 4W
Grizzlies 18 25 0.419 115.5 116.6 -1.1 10-13 8-12 5-4 14-14 3-7 2L
Bucks 18 26 0.409 111.9 115.5 -3.6 9-12 9-14 5-4 14-14 4-6 2L
Hornets 17 28 0.378 115.9 115.5 0.4 7-13 10-15 5-4 12-19 5-5 1W
Jazz 15 30 0.333 119.1 127.4 -8.3 10-13 5-17 1-8 9-22 3-7 1L
Nets 12 31 0.279 108.3 114.8 -6.5 6-17 6-14 3-9 9-19 1-9 4L
Kings 12 34 0.261 110.9 120.8 -9.9 9-16 3-18 2-7 8-25 4-6 4L
Pacers 11 35 0.239 110.1 118.2 -8.1 8-16 3-19 2-8 7-23 5-5 1W
Pelicans 11 36 0.234 115.1 122.1 -7 7-19 4-17 4-7 5-25 3-7 1W
Wizards 10 33 0.233 112.2 123.2 -11 6-15 4-18 2-4 7-18 1-9 8L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak