Los Angeles Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction & Picks - NBA
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Prediction:
LA Lakers to cover -7.5 spread.
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by Stephen Abiola | in NBA Picks
On Tuesday night, Los Angeles Lakers (34-21) will host Dallas Mavericks (31-27) at the Crypto.com Arena. This will be a thrilling clash between Western Conference heavyweights with big dreams this season. The Lakers are enjoying a great run in the Western Conference, trailing the red-hot Thunders by 11.5 games in fourth position. They are also just 2.0 games behind the Nuggets and the Grizzlies, making the Wednesday clash a high-stakes one for LeBron James and his teammates. However, Dallas Mavericks are also harboring big postseason ambitions despite their inconsistencies this season. They are eighth in the conference standings, 16 games off the top, and just a game behind the Clippers in the sixth spot. Jason Kidd’s men will come to LA looking for nothing but a convincing win.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks Form
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Los Angeles Lakers - Dallas Mavericks: Form Analysis
Let’s start with the home side here. The Lakers will come into this matchup looking to protect their two-game winning streak as the regular season enters a homestretch. They are coming off challenging assignments against two in-form sides: the Trail Blazers and the Nuggets. The Lakers have an 8-2 record in the last 10 matches which is only bested by the Thunder and the Nuggets. They also boast the second-best home record in the conference, winning 19 of their 26 assignments at the Crypto.com Arena.
The Lakers have done great against Southwest Division teams lately, winning five of their last six assignments.
Dallas, on the other hand, has fluttered to deceive this season. They have been highly inconsistent since the turn of the new year, thanks to injuries to key players. The Mavs have dropped five of their last 10 matches, with the latest loss coming on the road to the Warriors (126-102). Dallas’ away record of 13-16 this season also leaves little to smile, especially when heading to a tough hunting ground like the Crypto.com Arena. They have struggled to get results against Pacific Division teams this season, losing seven of their 12 assignments and giving up the last three. However, they defeated the Lakers 118-97 back in January.
Players list
A. Reaves
L. James
R. Hachimura
M. Christie
K. Thompson
K. Irving
K. Edwards
P. Washington Jr.
Substitutes
G. Vincent
D. Knecht
S. Milton
J. Goodwin
B. James
M. Morris
J. Vanderbilt
D. Finney-Smith
B. Williams
J. Hardy
S. Dinwiddie
D. Exum
O. Prosper
N. Marshall
Los Angeles Lakers & Dallas Mavericks Squad Analysis
JJ Redick has a healthy squad ahead of their upcoming matchup. Their injury roster only includes Maxi Kleber (foot), who is out until early April. However, all cameras and eyes will be on Luca Doncic, who will face the Mavs for the first time since his blockbuster move earlier in the month. He showed what he brings to the team against the in-form Nuggets, notching 32 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists. The Slovenian is hitting form at the right time for the Lakers, who are giving chase in the conference.
LeBron James and Austin Reeves are fit to face Dallas on Tuesday night.
In an impressive piece of business, Dallas managed to convince the Lakers’ top scorer this season, Anthony Davis, to switch places with Doncic. The 31-year-old has an average of 25.7 points this season and a field goal percentage of 52.8. However, Dallas fans will have to wait until the start of next month to see him in action as he is currently out with an adductor strain. Still, the Mavs have won four of their six games without Doncic or Davis, showing they are growing into a strong, cohesive unit. Kyrie Irving will lead Dallas’s attack in this high-level matchup. He boasts a season average of 24.9 points and 4.8 assists.
Los Angeles Lakers - Dallas Mavericks Key Points
- The Lakers are 7-1 in their last eight home games.
- The Mavericks are 1-4 in their last five away games.
- The Mavericks are 3-1 in their last four matches.
- The Lakers are 8-2 in the last 10 matches.
Our Los Angeles Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction
Bookmakers are backing LA Lakers to win this matchup, giving them a win probability of 70%. They have been pretty indestructible at home this season, losing only three of their 14 Western Conference assignments. The Lakers also have a solid 7-3 record in the previous 10 clashes against Southwest Division teams. However, Dallas Mavericks have recently dominated this matchup, defeating the Lakers in four of their last five clashes. They have also picked up three victories in their previous four visits to LA Lakers. Still, we think the Lakers have the upper hand this time with the in-form Doncic on their side and Anthony Davis missing for the Mavs. Our prediction for LA Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks: LA Lakers to cover -7.5 spread.
Prediction:
LA Lakers to cover -7.5 spread.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks - Other Interesting Picks
Under 228.5 points
Our secondary prediction for this matchup is for under 228.5 points. Statistics show that the point total has gone under in six of the previous seven meetings between the Lakers and the Mavericks. Also, under points were scored in three of the last four Dallas and Los Angeles games. So, don’t expect a big scoreboard.
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