Are you in need of Mavericks vs. Lakers predictions? Well, you’re in the right place as the Lakers are on the road to face the Mavericks on Tuesday, Dec 12 at 7:30 ET. The current total is 234, and the Lakers are favored by 2. Below you’ll find our Mavericks vs. Lakers player props and predictions.
Mavericks vs. Lakers Odds
- Spread: Lakers -2
- Total 234
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Dec 12
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas TX
- TV: TNT
Lakers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Lakers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Across their last five road contests, Los Angeles has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 113 points per game.
- Los Angeles has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 5-0 SU and 5-0 ATS in their last five games.
Mavericks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Mavericks have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- The Mavericks are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Mavericks have a straight up record of 2-8 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
Taking a Look at the Lakers Chances on the Road
As the Lakers prepare for today’s game, they are looking to build on their three game winning streak. Overall, the Lakers are 14-9 this season. When playing on the road, the Lakers are 4-7 while going 10-2 at home.
The Lakers offense is coming off a game in which they scored 133 points vs. the Pelicans. Overall their field goal percentage was 54.7% while connecting on 17 threes. The top scorer for the Lakers was LeBron James with 30 points, while Austin Reaves also chipped in with 17 points.
Coming into the game, the Lakers defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 43.5% of their games. Currently, they are 10th in the NBA at 112.0 points per game allowed.
Most recently, the Lakers’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 89 points to the Pelicans.
Does Dallas Have What it Takes at Home?
With a record of 14-8, the Mavericks are above .500 as they prepare to face the Lakers. In the Western Conference, they are 3rd overall and are leading the Southwest division.
In their recent game, the Mavericks’ offense concluded with 120 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 119.9 points per contest. The team’s scoring leader is Luka Doncic, who holds an average of 32 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Kyrie Irving is averaging 23 points per game this season.
At this time, the Mavericks’ defense is positioned 21st in the NBA, permitting 116.5 points per game.
The Dallas defense has allowed opponents to shoot 36.0% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.9% of their field goal attempts vs. Dallas.
Mavericks vs. Lakers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Luka Doncic and his points prop of 34.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of +110 while the under is at -151. According to our projections, Luka Doncic is expected to record 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. Regarding his points prop, we recommend taking the under at 34.5.
- The Prop: Luka Doncic Under 34.5 Points (-151)
Mavericks vs. Lakers Predictions
Coming in as the underdogs at +2, we have the Mavericks as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 234, and our model projects the Lakers and Mavericks to reach a combined total of 229 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Mavericks +2 | at Fanduel Sportsbook