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NBA Betting Preview: Lakers vs Mavericks

The LA Lakers battle 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.

Go Over the Total and Cheer on Points

There are odds of -110 available for our Lakers vs Mavericks prediction. We think that the points will be racked up cumulatively and we’re going for Over 232.5 in total.

124-104 Triumph for Lakers in Last H2H

LA Lakers lost on the road in their previous game. Oklahoma City Thunder won 139-96 at Paycom Center. Austin Reaves led the way with 15 points, while LeBron James added 13 and Jaxson Hayes chipped in 12.

Dallas Mavericks have lost their last fourteen home games, most recently suffering a 138-127 defeat to Orlando Magic at American Airlines Center. Cooper Flagg scored 51 points, with Brandon Williams putting up 23 and Klay Thompson contributing 18.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Crypto.com Arena, with the Lakers claiming the win. Beating the Mavs by a 124-104 scoreline. The Lakers have beaten the Mavs in the past five matchups. They’ve also claimed 6 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers logo Lakers 50 27 0.649 116.5 115 1.5 26-12 24-15 8-7 30-17 8-2 1L
Mavericks logo Mavericks 24 53 0.312 113.6 119.3 -5.7 14-25 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 3L
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LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

The Lakers have 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 116.9 points, 40.5 rebounds, 23.9 assists, 9.3 steals and 5.4 blocks while shooting 51.3% from the field and 76.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 113.3 points and 39.3 rebounds per matchup.

Luka Doncic is averaging 33.9 points and 4.2 (37.2%) 3-pointers made, while LeBron James averages 7.6 rebounds and 6.8 assists.

Dallas Mavericks – Last 10 Games

The Mavs have won 2 and lost 8 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 117.8 points, 43.4 rebounds, 26.9 assists, 9.1 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 45.9% from the field and 76.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 127.9 points and 47.2 rebounds.

Cooper Flagg is averaging 24.7 points, 6.4 rebounds and 5.6 assists, while Klay Thompson has an average of 2.2 (44.9%) 3-pointers made.

LA Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction & Picks

We cover the essential LA Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, correct score pick, top player prop plays and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’ll take a chance on a total bet after finding that the line is set at a generous 232.5. Bank on this number to be surpassed at -110 for this NBA contest.

Tracking injury updates is a big part of our analysis and team news plays a major role in shaping our basketball predictions. We combine this with recent form and the most important NBA stats to get a complete picture.

Key Lakers vs Mavericks stats:

  • The 232.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Lakers games.
  • The 232.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Lakers games.
  • The 232.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Mavs games at home.
  • The 232.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Mavs games.

Over 232.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Naji Marshall Over 14.5 Points -122 BetMGM logo

Naji Marshall (Mavs) has recorded an average of 19.38 points in the past 8 games. We’ll use this stat and take odds of -122 that he is able to cover the line when it comes to wagering on Player Points.

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Luke Kennard Under 3.5 Assists +123 BetMGM logo

Luke Kennard (Lakers) has totaled Under 3.5 assists in 5 of the past 5 games. There’s no reason to oppose the stats, so we’ll take the +123 that he is unable to cover the Player Assists line here.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 232.5
Spread Lakers -2
Player Points Naji Marshall Over 15.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Over 232.5, followed by Lakers -2 on the spread and Naji Marshall (Mavs) to score Over 15.5 points.

A same game parlay is a fantastic way of cheering on different selections within the same basketball game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single bet. The odds can combine to great effect.

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Correct Score Prediction

Lakers Lakers logo 122 - 116 Mavericks logo Mavericks

Correct score betting might be tough to predict but there’s a tasty potential return if you get it right. We’ll try the Lakers to achieve a 122-116 victory at huge odds.

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LA Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Think the Game Could Go Either Way

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have LA Lakers as -120 favorites for this NBA game, implying that they are 55% likely to win. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +102 about Dallas Mavericks.

2 is where the spread lies, with total points being 232.5 right now. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to wager Over 232.5, there are odds of -110.

The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most basketball contests. The best NBA sportsbooks offer a great selection of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Betting Lines & Odds
LeBron James Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

LeBron James is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get -125 that he goes Over 25.5 points and -103 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 25.5
-125
Under 25.5
-103
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Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Over 24.5
-135
Under 24.5
+104
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Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 15.5
-115
Under 15.5
-112
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Naji Marshall (Mavericks)
Over 15.5
-102
Under 15.5
-127
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Player Assists
LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 9.5
-125
Under 9.5
-103
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Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Over 5.5
-112
Under 5.5
-115
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Naji Marshall (Mavericks)
Over 3.5
-110
Under 3.5
-118
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Brandon Williams (Mavericks)
Over 3.5
-159
Under 3.5
+122
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Player Rebounds
Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 9.5
-106
Under 9.5
-122
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-116
Under 7.5
-111
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Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
Over 6.5
-125
Under 6.5
-103
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Daniel Gafford (Mavericks)
Over 6.5
-118
Under 6.5
-110
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Can Mavs Avoid Yet Another Home Defeat?

The Mavs own a 0-10 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 114.40 points scored and 129.90 points allowed.

The Lakers own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 road games, averaging 115.80 points on offense and surrendering 115.40 on defense.

In their last matchup at American Airlines Center, the Lakers came out on top 116-110 against the Mavs. In the last 10 head-to-head matchups at American Airlines Center, the Mavs have notched six victories, while the Lakers have recorded four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O232.5 U232.5
Dallas Mavericks logo Dallas Mavericks Home Stats 0-10 244.30 114.40 129.90 7 3
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Away Stats 6-4 231.20 115.80 115.40 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O232.5 = Games Over 232.5 Points
  • U232.5 = Games Under 232.5 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
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 0 wins and 10 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 64 35.76 2143 530 33.5 8.3 4.0 7.7 0.5 1.6
Austin Reaves 51 34.54 1187 280 23.3 5.5 2.3 4.7 0.4 1.1
LeBron James 56 33.39 1154 388 20.6 6.9 1.3 6.0 0.6 1.1

Dallas Mavericks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Cooper Flagg 64 33.81 1333 289 20.8 4.5 1.0 6.7 1.0 1.2
PJ Washington 55 31.02 778 98 14.1 1.8 1.3 7.1 1.1 1.0
Naji Marshall 72 29.61 1109 234 15.4 3.3 0.9 4.7 0.1 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

02 Apr NBA
Lakers 96-139 Thunder
31 Mar NBA
Cavaliers 113-127 Lakers
30 Mar NBA
Wizards 101-120 Lakers
27 Mar NBA
Nets 99-116 Lakers
25 Mar NBA
Lakers 137-130 Pacers
23 Mar NBA
Lakers 110-113 Pistons
21 Mar NBA
Lakers 105-104 Magic
19 Mar NBA
Lakers 134-126 Heat
18 Mar NBA
Lakers 124-116 Rockets
16 Mar NBA
Lakers 100-92 Rockets

Previous Dallas Mavericks Lineups

03 Apr NBA
Magic 138-127 Mavericks
31 Mar NBA
Mavericks 99-123 Bucks
30 Mar NBA
Timberwolves 124-94 Mavericks
27 Mar NBA
Mavericks 100-93 Trail Blazers
25 Mar NBA
Mavericks 135-142 Nuggets
23 Mar NBA
Warriors 137-131 Mavericks
21 Mar NBA
Clippers 138-131 Mavericks
18 Mar NBA
Hawks 135-120 Mavericks
16 Mar NBA
Mavericks 111-129 Pelicans
15 Mar NBA
Mavericks 130-120 Cavaliers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 52 25 0.675 114.6 107.1 7.5 26-11 26-14 9-5 33-15 8-2 2W
Knicks 50 28 0.641 116.9 110.4 6.5 28-9 22-19 12-3 32-16 7-3 2W
76ers 43 35 0.551 116.2 116.5 -0.3 22-18 21-17 9-7 25-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 43 34 0.558 114.5 112.1 2.4 21-17 22-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 1W
Nets 18 59 0.234 106.1 115.8 -9.7 10-28 8-31 3-12 12-34 1-9 2L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 57 21 0.731 117.5 109.4 8.1 31-9 26-12 10-4 36-12 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 48 29 0.623 119.3 115.2 4.1 24-14 24-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Bucks 30 47 0.39 110.5 116.9 -6.4 17-22 13-25 9-6 20-28 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 48 0.377 116.2 121.6 -5.4 18-21 11-27 4-12 17-31 2-8 6L
Pacers 18 59 0.234 112.6 120.8 -8.2 11-27 7-32 4-10 14-34 3-7 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 45 33 0.577 118.6 115.9 2.7 23-16 22-17 9-6 26-22 8-2 4W
Hornets 42 36 0.538 116.4 111.3 5.1 21-19 21-17 11-5 25-24 8-2 3W
Magic 41 36 0.532 115.4 115.4 0 24-16 17-20 9-8 24-25 3-7 1W
Heat 41 37 0.526 120.8 118.4 2.4 25-15 16-22 8-7 25-23 3-7 1W
Wizards 17 60 0.221 113 124.7 -11.7 11-27 6-33 2-13 11-36 1-9 5L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 61 16 0.792 118.9 107.5 11.4 33-7 28-9 11-3 38-9 9-1 4W
Nuggets 50 28 0.641 121.6 116.8 4.8 25-13 25-15 9-5 32-16 9-1 8W
Timberwolves 46 31 0.597 117.6 114.1 3.5 25-14 21-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 2L
Trail Blazers 40 38 0.513 115.4 115.9 -0.5 22-17 18-21 7-8 27-21 8-2 3W
Jazz 21 57 0.269 117.2 125.6 -8.4 13-27 8-30 1-14 11-37 1-9 8L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 50 27 0.649 116.5 115 1.5 26-12 24-15 8-7 30-17 8-2 1L
Suns 42 35 0.545 112.8 111.3 1.5 24-15 18-20 10-6 27-21 3-7 2L
Clippers 39 38 0.506 113.7 112.6 1.1 21-17 18-21 8-6 22-25 5-5 2L
Warriors 36 41 0.468 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-17 15-24 6-6 23-24 4-6 3L
Kings 21 57 0.269 110.9 120.9 -10 14-25 7-32 3-10 13-35 4-6 2W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 59 19 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 29-7 30-12 12-3 34-15 9-1 1L
Rockets 48 29 0.623 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 20-19 9-6 26-22 7-3 5W
Grizzlies 25 52 0.325 114.8 119.6 -4.8 14-26 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 3L
Pelicans 25 53 0.321 114.9 119.4 -4.5 16-23 9-30 7-9 16-33 3-7 7L
Mavericks 24 53 0.312 113.6 119.3 -5.7 14-25 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 3L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 57 21 0.731 117.5 109.4 8.1 31-9 26-12 10-4 36-12 8-2 3W
Celtics 52 25 0.675 114.6 107.1 7.5 26-11 26-14 9-5 33-15 8-2 2W
Knicks 50 28 0.641 116.9 110.4 6.5 28-9 22-19 12-3 32-16 7-3 2W
Cavaliers 48 29 0.623 119.3 115.2 4.1 24-14 24-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Hawks 45 33 0.577 118.6 115.9 2.7 23-16 22-17 9-6 26-22 8-2 4W
76ers 43 35 0.551 116.2 116.5 -0.3 22-18 21-17 9-7 25-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 43 34 0.558 114.5 112.1 2.4 21-17 22-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 1W
Hornets 42 36 0.538 116.4 111.3 5.1 21-19 21-17 11-5 25-24 8-2 3W
Magic 41 36 0.532 115.4 115.4 0 24-16 17-20 9-8 24-25 3-7 1W
Heat 41 37 0.526 120.8 118.4 2.4 25-15 16-22 8-7 25-23 3-7 1W
Bucks 30 47 0.39 110.5 116.9 -6.4 17-22 13-25 9-6 20-28 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 48 0.377 116.2 121.6 -5.4 18-21 11-27 4-12 17-31 2-8 6L
Pacers 18 59 0.234 112.6 120.8 -8.2 11-27 7-32 4-10 14-34 3-7 1L
Nets 18 59 0.234 106.1 115.8 -9.7 10-28 8-31 3-12 12-34 1-9 2L
Wizards 17 60 0.221 113 124.7 -11.7 11-27 6-33 2-13 11-36 1-9 5L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 61 16 0.792 118.9 107.5 11.4 33-7 28-9 11-3 38-9 9-1 4W
Spurs 59 19 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 29-7 30-12 12-3 34-15 9-1 1L
Lakers 50 27 0.649 116.5 115 1.5 26-12 24-15 8-7 30-17 8-2 1L
Nuggets 50 28 0.641 121.6 116.8 4.8 25-13 25-15 9-5 32-16 9-1 8W
Rockets 48 29 0.623 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 20-19 9-6 26-22 7-3 5W
Timberwolves 46 31 0.597 117.6 114.1 3.5 25-14 21-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 2L
Suns 42 35 0.545 112.8 111.3 1.5 24-15 18-20 10-6 27-21 3-7 2L
Trail Blazers 40 38 0.513 115.4 115.9 -0.5 22-17 18-21 7-8 27-21 8-2 3W
Clippers 39 38 0.506 113.7 112.6 1.1 21-17 18-21 8-6 22-25 5-5 2L
Warriors 36 41 0.468 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-17 15-24 6-6 23-24 4-6 3L
Grizzlies 25 52 0.325 114.8 119.6 -4.8 14-26 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 3L
Pelicans 25 53 0.321 114.9 119.4 -4.5 16-23 9-30 7-9 16-33 3-7 7L
Mavericks 24 53 0.312 113.6 119.3 -5.7 14-25 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 3L
Kings 21 57 0.269 110.9 120.9 -10 14-25 7-32 3-10 13-35 4-6 2W
Jazz 21 57 0.269 117.2 125.6 -8.4 13-27 8-30 1-14 11-37 1-9 8L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 61 16 0.792 118.9 107.5 11.4 33-7 28-9 11-3 38-9 9-1 4W
Spurs 59 19 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 29-7 30-12 12-3 34-15 9-1 1L
Pistons 57 21 0.731 117.5 109.4 8.1 31-9 26-12 10-4 36-12 8-2 3W
Celtics 52 25 0.675 114.6 107.1 7.5 26-11 26-14 9-5 33-15 8-2 2W
Lakers 50 27 0.649 116.5 115 1.5 26-12 24-15 8-7 30-17 8-2 1L
Nuggets 50 28 0.641 121.6 116.8 4.8 25-13 25-15 9-5 32-16 9-1 8W
Knicks 50 28 0.641 116.9 110.4 6.5 28-9 22-19 12-3 32-16 7-3 2W
Cavaliers 48 29 0.623 119.3 115.2 4.1 24-14 24-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Rockets 48 29 0.623 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 20-19 9-6 26-22 7-3 5W
Timberwolves 46 31 0.597 117.6 114.1 3.5 25-14 21-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 2L
Hawks 45 33 0.577 118.6 115.9 2.7 23-16 22-17 9-6 26-22 8-2 4W
Raptors 43 34 0.558 114.5 112.1 2.4 21-17 22-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 1W
76ers 43 35 0.551 116.2 116.5 -0.3 22-18 21-17 9-7 25-25 6-4 1L
Suns 42 35 0.545 112.8 111.3 1.5 24-15 18-20 10-6 27-21 3-7 2L
Hornets 42 36 0.538 116.4 111.3 5.1 21-19 21-17 11-5 25-24 8-2 3W
Magic 41 36 0.532 115.4 115.4 0 24-16 17-20 9-8 24-25 3-7 1W
Heat 41 37 0.526 120.8 118.4 2.4 25-15 16-22 8-7 25-23 3-7 1W
Trail Blazers 40 38 0.513 115.4 115.9 -0.5 22-17 18-21 7-8 27-21 8-2 3W
Clippers 39 38 0.506 113.7 112.6 1.1 21-17 18-21 8-6 22-25 5-5 2L
Warriors 36 41 0.468 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-17 15-24 6-6 23-24 4-6 3L
Bucks 30 47 0.39 110.5 116.9 -6.4 17-22 13-25 9-6 20-28 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 48 0.377 116.2 121.6 -5.4 18-21 11-27 4-12 17-31 2-8 6L
Grizzlies 25 52 0.325 114.8 119.6 -4.8 14-26 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 3L
Pelicans 25 53 0.321 114.9 119.4 -4.5 16-23 9-30 7-9 16-33 3-7 7L
Mavericks 24 53 0.312 113.6 119.3 -5.7 14-25 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 3L
Kings 21 57 0.269 110.9 120.9 -10 14-25 7-32 3-10 13-35 4-6 2W
Jazz 21 57 0.269 117.2 125.6 -8.4 13-27 8-30 1-14 11-37 1-9 8L
Nets 18 59 0.234 106.1 115.8 -9.7 10-28 8-31 3-12 12-34 1-9 2L
Pacers 18 59 0.234 112.6 120.8 -8.2 11-27 7-32 4-10 14-34 3-7 1L
Wizards 17 60 0.221 113 124.7 -11.7 11-27 6-33 2-13 11-36 1-9 5L
  • 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