The Los Angeles Lakers play the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet at Tipico Sportsbook.
The game tips off at 4:30 p.m. PT and can be seen on ESPN, Spectrum SportsNet and Bally Sports Southwest.
Los Angeles (15-13) is riding a two-game winning streak with LeBron James leading the way in both. However, the Lakers will not have Talen Horton-Tucker, Malik Monk and Dwight Howard available due to entering the league’s health and safety protocol. Anthony Davis’ status is probable, so Jay Huff and Chaundee Brown, the two-way players, are available.
Dallas (14-13) is also on a two-game winning streak but has managed to win both without star Luka Doncic. The Mavericks won’t have Doncic available for this game, so the Lakers can take advantage and try to make the streak three in a row.
Lakers at Mavericks notable injuries:
Lakers: OUT – Trevor Ariza (ankle), Kendrick Nunn (knee), Talen Horton-Tucker (health and safety protocol), Malik Monk (health and safety protocol), Dwight Howard (health and safety protocol); Probable – Anthony Davis (knee), LeBron James (abdominal)
Mavericks: OUT – Luka Doncic (ankle), Willie Cauley-Stein (personal reasons); Questionable – Sterling Brown (foot)
The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook
- Point spread: Lakers -1.5
- Money line: Lakers -130 / Mavericks +105
- Over-under: 213.5
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Advice and prediction
The point spread is extremely close considering Doncic — who averages 25.6 points, 8.5 assists and 8.0 rebounds — is not playing. Davis has been upgraded to probable for the Lakers. If he plays, the Lakers will have a clear advantage and should be able to start the three-game road trip with a win. It’s hard to tell how the Mavericks will show up against L.A. The two wins came against the Charlotte Hornets and Oklahoma City Thunder, which aren’t exactly convincing.
Take the Lakers minus-1.5, Lakers minus-130 and the under 213.5.
Prediction: Lakers 108, Mavericks 98
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