Are you in need of Lakers vs. Mavericks predictions? Well, you’re in the right place as the Mavericks are on the road to face the Lakers on Wednesday, Jan 17 at 8:30 ET. The current total is 244, and the Lakers are favored by 3.5. Keep reading to get our Lakers vs. Mavericks player props and predictions.
Lakers vs. Mavericks Odds
- Spread: Lakers -3.5
- Total 244
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Jan 17
- Time: 8:30 ET
- Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles CA
- TV: ABC
Mavericks Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Mavericks have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last three road games, Dallas has averaged 110 points per game while allowing 122. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Mavericks have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 3-0 in these scenarios.
Lakers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Lakers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across the Lakers last ten home games, the team averaged 116 points per game while allowing 123. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 3-7, while going 2-8 straight-up.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Lakers have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 1-4.
Will Dallas Be The Talk of Crypto.com Arena?
As the Mavericks take on the Lakers, they look to build on their above .500 record of 24-17. When playing at home, the Mavericks have a 13-9 record compared to their 11-8 record on the road this season.
In their last game, the Mavericks scored 125 points against the Pelicans, which is above their average of 118.7 points per game. Kyrie Irving was the leading scorer for the Mavericks with 42 points, while Tim Hardaway Jr. also contributed 41 points.
When it comes to points allowed per game, the Mavericks have been in the bottom third of the league this season, ranking 20th at 117.1 points per game. Their three-point defense has been solid, ranking 15th in made threes allowed per game at 13.1. However, opponents have made more threes than their season average in 61% of games vs. Dallas.
On the glass, the Mavericks have struggled, ranking 24th in rebounds per game and 26th in defensive rebounds. They have also struggled to generate steals, ranking 24th in the league.
Over their last five games, the Mavericks have given up 118 points per game. During that stretch, opponents have shot just 34.6% from three-point range.
Will the Lakers Find a Way to Win at Home?
In their quest to beat the Mavericks, the Lakers are below .500 with a record of 20-21. In Western Conference games, the Lakers are 15-14 and 5-7 in non-conference games.
In the Lakers’ most recent game, they scored a total of 112 points vs. the Thunder. Overall, they shot 52.4% from the field and hit 8 three-pointers. As the team gets ready for today’s game, Anthony Davis is their leading scorer with an average of 25.1 PPG. LeBron James is right behind him, averaging 24.7 PPG.
So far this season, the Lakers have been a solid defensive team, ranking 16th in the league in points allowed per game at 115.5. However, they have been even better at home, where they are giving up just 110.3 points per game, which is 8th in the NBA.
One area where the Lakers have excelled on defense is in terms of defensive rebounding, where they rank 4th in the league. They have also been able to protect the rim, coming in at 10th in the NBA in blocked shots per game.
One area where the Lakers have struggled defensively is from beyond the arc, as they are 30th in the league in three-pointers made allowed per game at 14.4. Opponents are also shooting 38.0% from three against the Lakers this season.
Lakers vs. Mavericks Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Luka Doncic and his points prop of 33.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -110 while the under is at -120.
Our projections have Luka Doncic finishing with a stat line of 32 points, 8, and 8 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 33.5.
- The Prop: Luka Doncic Under 33.5 Points (-120)
Lakers vs. Mavericks Predictions
The Mavericks come in as the underdog at +3.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 244, and our model predicts the Mavericks and Lakers to score a combined 228 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Mavericks +3.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook