The Los Angeles Lakers (26–17) will travel to Dallas to take on the Mavericks (19–26) this Saturday at the American Airlines Center. Tip-off is set for 8:30 p.m. ET, with live coverage on ABC. Below is a comprehensive preview, including expert insights and betting odds from BetMGM Sportsbook.
Season Series: Lakers Lead 1–0
This marks the Lakers’ third Lakers vs Mavericks game on an eight-match road trip. They ended a two-game winning streak on Thursday with a 112–104 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, failing to cover the 2.5-point spread and keeping the total under 224.5. LeBron James has been dominant this month, averaging 25.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.5 assists per game.
The Mavericks enter this matchup riding a four-game winning streak. Their most recent win came against the Golden State Warriors, a 123–115 victory at home, where they also covered as 6.5-point underdogs. That game went over the total of 234.5 points Lakers vs Mavericks.
The teams last faced off on November 28, with the Lakers winning 129–119 at home as 9.5-point favorites. The total in that matchup exceeded 232.5 points.
Lakers at Mavericks Betting Odds Lakers vs Mavericks: Live NBA Game Updates
Odds via BetMGM Sportsbook; last updated 12:10 p.m. ET
- Moneyline: Lakers -175 | Mavericks +140
- Point Spread: Lakers -3.5 (-115) | Mavericks +3.5 (-105)
- Over/Under: 233.5 (Over -110 | Under -110)
Injury Updates
Los Angeles Lakers
- G Austin Reaves (calf) – out
- F Adou Thiero (knee) – out
Dallas Mavericks
- C Moussa Cisse (illness) – questionable
- F Anthony Davis (finger) – out
- G Dante Exum (knee) – out
- C Daniel Gafford (ankle) – probable
- G Kyrie Irving (knee) – out
- C Dereck Lively II (foot) – out
- Check the NBA’s official injury report to stay updated on player status.
Predictions and Betting Insights
Projected Score: Mavericks 123, Lakers 117
Moneyline Analysis:
Despite a 14–9 road record, the Lakers have dropped four of their last five away games and six of their last nine overall. Over the past 10 games, they are averaging just 111.8 points per contest, hitting 120+ points only once Lakers vs Mavericks.
The Mavericks have been scoring at a high pace, averaging 129.8 points during their four-game winning streak. With a 14–11 home record and 10 wins in their last 12 Dallas games, they look well-positioned to maintain momentum and avenge their November loss.
Top Pick: Mavericks Moneyline (+145)
Against the Spread:
Dallas has covered in all 13 of its wins this season, while the Lakers vs Mavericks’ last 10 ATS losses were all straight-up defeats. Considering this pattern, the moneyline is a safer betting option than the spread.
Recommendation: Skip the spread
Over/Under:
Their last matchup saw a combined 248 points. Three of the Mavericks’ four wins in their current streak have gone over 233 points, and three of the Lakers’ last four losses also exceeded that mark Lakers vs Mavericks.
Best Bet: Over 233.5 (-110)
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