The Lakers are set to face the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, Nov 22. The game is scheduled for 10:30 ET while airing on SN-LA. Dallas enters this game as 2.5-point favorites with the total set at 239.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Lakers vs Mavericks players props and predictions below.
Lakers vs. Mavericks Odds
- Spread: Mavericks -2.5
- Total 239.5
Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Nov 22
- Time: 10:30 ET
- Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles CA
- TV: SN-LA
Mavericks Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Mavericks have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Through their last three road games, Dallas has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 121 points per game.
- Dallas has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five games.
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.
- In their last three home games, Los Angeles has averaged 107 points per game while allowing 114. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Lakers have a straight-up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.
Can the Mavericks Grab a Win in Los Angeles?
Facing the Lakers, the Mavericks currently hold an overall record of 9-5 and aim to end their two-game losing streak. The Mavericks have a 5-3 record on the road this season, compared to their 4-2 record when playing at home.
In their latest game, the Mavericks offense put up 113 points against the Kings. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 46.6% and made 12 threes. The top scorer for the Mavericks was Luka Doncic with 25 points, while Kyrie Irving also chipped in with 23 points.
At present, the Mavericks’ defense is ranked 24th, allowing 120.4 points per game.
For the season, Dallas is ranked 29th in fewest fouls per game. Teams are averaging 21.1 free-throws per game vs. the Mavericks and have an overall field goal percentage of 49.9%.
Can Los Angeles Grab a Win at Home?
Coming into today’s matchup, the Lakers are focused on adding to their three-game winning streak, with an overall record of 9-6. Throughout their 15 games, the Lakers have posted an 8-4 record against Western Conference opponents, while going 1-2 in non-conference matchups.
Los Angeles’ offense is coming off a good game, putting up 131 points vs. the Jazz. Overall, they hit 57% of their shots from the field and went 22/27 from the free-throw line. Anthony Davis led the team in scoring, putting up 26 points. Additionally, D’Angelo Russell contributed 20 points for the Lakers.
Coming into the game, the Lakers’ defense has held opposing teams to fewer points than the league average in 46.7% of their games. Currently, they are 14th in the NBA at 112.6 points per game allowed.
On two-point field goal attempts, the Lakers’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 52.6% and allowing 35.8% from beyond the arc.
Lakers vs. Mavericks Player Props
When looking at a player prop for this game, Luka Doncic has a points prop of 30.5 with both the over and under paying out at -113. For his matchup against the Lakers, we recommend taking the under on Luka Doncic and his prop bet of 30.5 points. According to our player projection model, he is expected to fall short of his prop, with a projection of 24.
The Prop: Luka Doncic Under 30.5 Points (-113)
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Lakers vs. Mavericks Predictions
The Mavericks is our selection to secure the victory, with a projected score of 123-109. We also like them to cover the spread, so we suggest betting on the Mavericks at -2.5.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 239.5, and our model projects the Mavericks and Lakers to reach a combined total of 232 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Mavericks -2.5 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook