Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers Odds, AI Picks and Betting Analysis
Dallas has been the underdog in four straight games and has an ATS record of 8-8 as the underdog. Today, they are getting 3 points against the Lakers. In games as the underdog, the Mavericks are 7-9 straight-up and 12-7 on the road. Keep reading for our Mavericks vs Lakers Odds and AI picks.
On average, the Mavericks’ games have finished with 235.8 points this season. Today’s O/U line is set at 242, and their games have averaged 234.5 points.
In their last game, the Mavericks defeated the Pelicans by a score of 125-120. They were 4.5-point underdogs going into the game and have now covered the spread in six straight games.
With a 24-17 record, the Mavericks are currently 5th in the Western Conference. Against Western Conference teams, they are 18-14 and 7-5 in the Southwest Division. On the road, they are 11-8.
In their non-conference games, the Mavericks are 6-3 this season. Their O/U record for the season is also 24-17.
Lakers and the Over/Under Line
The Lakers are 20-21 this season and are currently in 10th place in the Western Conference. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 15-14 and 5-7 in non-conference games.
As the favorite, the Lakers are 15-8 straight up and 9-14 against the spread. When favored, they have a scoring margin of +3.5 points per game.
Los Angeles’ ATS record at home is 9-12 compared to 8-12 on the road. At home, they are 14-7 straight up and have an average scoring margin of +4.2 PPG.
This season, the Lakers have played in just one game with a higher over/under line than today’s line of 242. On average, their games have finished with 229.6 points per game.
In their last game against the Thunder, the Lakers won 112-105 as 2.5-point underdogs. The O/U line for that game was 241 points.
Game Information
Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers |
Location of the Game: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles |
Date and Time: Wednesday, January 17th 8:30 ET |
How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and SportsBettingAI Picks
TEAM | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
Mavericks | 115 | 228 | Spread DAL +3 |
ML DAL +128 |
UNDER 242 |
Lakers | 113 |
AI Picks: Dallas Mavericks 115 – Los Angeles Lakers 113
SBAI Picks: ATS Mavericks +3 | ML Mavericks +128 | UNDER 242
Mavericks vs Lakers Odds
Next, we have the NBA odds for this Matchup.
Dallas Mavericks Game Analysis
In terms of scoring, the Mavericks are averaging 118.7 points per game, which is 7th in the NBA. However, on the road, they are averaging 116.4 points per game (11th).
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Mavericks are one of the top NBA teams in the league. They are 2nd in three-point attempts (41.1) and makes (15.2) per game. Overall, they are shooting 37% from beyond the arc (14th).
So far, the Mavericks have outscored the NBA’s scoring average in 58.5% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 11th in the league at 99.7 possessions per game.
On the season, the Mavericks are giving up 117.1 points per game, which is 20th in the NBA. Away from home, they are allowing 118.2 points per game, which is 17th in the league.
When looking at their last five games, Dallas is giving up 118 points per game, which is 17th in the NBA during that span.
One area where the Mavericks have been solid is at the free-throw line. On the season, they are 9th in the NBA in made free-throws allowed per game.
Los Angeles Lakers Game Analysis
So far this season, the Lakers are 19th in the NBA in scoring at 114.1 points per game. At home, they have averaged 114.5 points per game compared to 113.6 on the road. In terms of pace, the Lakers are 6th in the league at 100.6 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Lakers are 7th in field goal percentage at 48%. However, they are just 24th in three-point shooting at 35% and are last in the NBA in three-point attempts. In terms of free throw shooting, the Lakers are 11th in makes and 8th in attempts.
One area where the Lakers have struggled is on the offensive glass, as they are last in the league in offensive rebounds. In terms of assists, the Lakers are 8th in the NBA standings at 27.7 per game.
So far this season, the Lakers defense has been middle of the pack, allowing 115.5 points per game (16th). However, they have been much better at home, giving up just 110.3 points per game (8th).
One area where the Lakers have excelled is in defending the paint, as they are 8th in two-point shooting percentage allowed (53.0%). In terms of blocked shots, they are 10th at 5.6 per game.
One area where the Lakers have struggled is in defending the three-point line, as they are 30th in made threes allowed per game (14.4). Opponents have also been able to get up a lot of threes against the Lakers, as they are 27th in three-point attempts allowed per game (37.9%).
Injury Report
For this NBA schedule, here is the NBA Injury Report for both teams:
- Dante Exum – Heel – Out
- Derrick Jones Jr. – Calf – Probable
- Luka Doncic – Ankle – Questionable
- Grant Williams – Ankle – Probable
- Anthony Davis – Ankle – Probable
- LeBron James – Ankle – Questionable
- Gabe Vincent – Knee – Out
- Cam Reddish – Knee – Out
Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers Head-to-Head
The Mavericks have won each of the last three games on the road vs. the Lakers. Over the last three head-to-head matchups between the Mavericks and Lakers, taking the Mavericks against the spread has been a good bet, as they are a perfect 3-0 ATS. The last three times that the Lakers have hosted the Mavericks, the over/under record is 2-1 with the teams combining for an average of 219 points. The over/under record in their last three overall matchups is 1-2.
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