Mavericks vs. Lakers Prediction & Odds
The Mavericks are laying three points on Thursday night in L.A. where they’ll take on the Lakers at 10:00 p.m. ET. Is the total set too high at 231 points?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
525 Dallas Mavericks (-3) at 526 Los Angeles Lakers (+3); o/u 231
10:00 p.m. ET, Thursday, January 12, 2023
Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Mavericks vs. Lakers Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 52% of public bettors are currently backing the Mavericks when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Dallas Mavericks DFS Spin
Luka Doncic shot 12-of-22 from the field and 16-of-21 from the foul line in Tuesday’s 113-101 loss to the Clippers, scoring 43 points with 11 rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and three 3-pointers in 43 minutes. Doncic was back in action after sitting out Sunday’s loss to the Thunder with a sore left ankle, and he played 43 of a possible 48 points. He finished with his 21st double-double of the season, doing most of the heavy lifting with no other Maverick scoring more than 16 points (Tim Hardaway Jr.). Doncic is a top-10 player in 8- and 9-cat formats, posting incredible stat nights on a consistent basis despite being the focal point of every opponent’s defensive game plan. Dallas plays three more games this week, ending with a road back-to-back against the Blazers. Hopefully, Doncic will play in all three games.
Los Angeles Lakers DFS Spin
LeBron James (left ankle soreness) is probable for Thursday’s game against the Mavericks. James, who did not play in Monday’s loss to the Nuggets, is on track to return Thursday night. That would drop rookie Max Christie to the bench, and he would not be worth streaming in a reserve role. The few who added Christie on Monday should free up that roster spot as soon as possible.
Mavericks vs. Lakers NBA Betting Trends
Mavericks are 1-3-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Los Angeles
Mavericks are 5-0-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings
Under is 6-2 in Mavericks last 8 road games
Over is 15-7 in Lakers last 22 overall
Mavericks vs. Lakers NBA Prediction:
The under has hit in six of the last seven meetings between these two teams in L.A. The under is also 4-1 in the Mavericks’ last five road games versus a team with a winning home record, is 6-2 in their last eight road games and is 17-8 in their last 25 games versus a team with a losing record. On the other side, the under is 5-1 in the Lakers’ last six games playing on two days of rest.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: MAVERICKS/LAKERS UNDER 231