Los Angeles Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 17/01/2024, 02:49  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 17/01/2024 at 12:30 in NBA Prediction

The Los Angeles Lakers will be at home to welcome the Dallas Mavericks for the final regular season matchup between the two. They come into this match sitting 10th in the Western Conference, four games behind the fifth-placed Mavericks. The Lakers defeated the Thunder 112-105 last time out and got back into the playoff picture. Defeating one of the best teams in the league let alone in the West should boost their confidence levels. The Lakers have battled with inconsistency throughout the campaign and currently have compiled a 20-21 record. LA is a below-average scoring team and is averaging 114.1 points which is the 19th best record. Gabe Vincent and Cameron Reddish will remain sidelined and will miss this game. LeBron James and Anthony Davis are both listed as ‘Questionable’.

The Dallas Mavericks have won both matchups with the Lakers this season. This has extended their winning streak in this fixture to three successive victories. Both matches this season however have been close battles. The Mavs won by three the last time they were in LA which is the biggest margin so far. Dallas has also had to deal with a raft of injuries and at present could be without four players for this game. Luka Doncic has missed the last three games and remains on the injury report though he has been upgraded to ‘Questionable’. Derrick Jones and Grant Williams are also doubts for the match while Dante Exum has been ruled out. The Mavs, who are averaging 118.7 a night, have lost twice in their last four outings. They defeated the Pelicans 125-120 last time out to earn their 24th victory of the season.