The Dallas Mavericks (23-19) play the 3rd game of a 5-game road trip Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers (19-22). Tip-off is 10 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena (NBA TV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Mavericks vs. Lakers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Mavericks are 0-2 on their road trip so far and have lost 3 of their last 4, They lost Tuesday night 113-101 to the Los Angeles Clippers as 1-point underdogs.
The Lakers open a 5-game homestand. They had a 5-game winning streak snapped on Monday, losing 123-109 to the Denver Nuggets on the road as 12.5-point underdogs.
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Mavericks at Lakers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:33 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Mavericks -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Lakers +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
- Against the spread (ATS): Mavericks -3.5 (-108) | Lakers +3.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -115 | U: -108)
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Mavericks at Lakers key injuries
Mavericks
- F Dorian Finney-Smith (hip) out
- G Josh Green (elbow) out
- F Maxi Kleber (hamstring) out
- F Dwight Powell (hip) questionable
Lakers
- G Patrick Beverley (hip) questionable
- G Troy Brown Jr. (quad) probable
- F Anthony Davis (foot) out
- F LeBron James (ankle) probable
- G Austin Reaves (hamstring) out
- G Lonnie Walker IV (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Mavericks at Lakers picks and predictions
Prediction
Lakers 121, Mavericks 116
Moneyline
The Mavericks have struggled on the road this season, going 7-13. They started 0-2 on the road trip, snapping a 4-game road winning streak.
The Lakers are 10-8 at home this season but have won 4 of their last 5 there and have won 6 of their last 8 games overall.
BET LAKERS (+135).
Against the spread
The Mavericks have been awful against the spread this season. They are 14-26-2 ATS overall, the worst ATS mark in the league. They are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games.
The Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games.
But because I believe the Lakers will not only cover but win the game, the positive odds on the moneyline are the ones to take.
PASS on the spread.
Over/Under
Four of the Mavericks’ last 5 games have not reached 232 points. The Lakers have scored at least 120 points themselves in 6 of their last 8 games. Five of their last 6 games have had more than 232 total points.
BET OVER 232.5 (-115).
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