Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction & Picks - NBA
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The Los Angeles Lakers (26-17) visit the Dallas Mavericks (19-26) in an NBA 2025-26 game on Saturday, January 24, at the American Airlines Center.
The Mavericks put their four-game winning streak on the line when they host the Lakers on Saturday. Recently, they have surged with impressive victories, including a 123-115 home win over the Golden State Warriors in their most recent outing.
Six Mavericks players scored in double digits in the win, with Naji Marshall's 30 markers leading the way. They also made 50% of their shots as a team, and feasted from the free throw line (24-of-30).
They'll ride this momentum heading into the Lakers game, but injuries are still hounding the Mavericks, especially their front court. They'll miss the services of Daniel Gafford, Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II, Kyrie Irving, and Dante Exum.
As for the Lakers, they're coming off a tough road loss to the Clippers, 112-104. Luka Doncic did all he could with a near triple-double of 32 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists, but it wasn't enough to turn back the Clippers.
The loss snapped the Lakers' mini two-game winning streak, and they have now lost three of their last five games.
Austin Reaves remains sidelined on Saturday due to a calf injury.
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Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers Form
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| Teams | % | P | W | L | Series |
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0.646 | 82 | 53 | 29 | 3 |
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0.317 | 82 | 26 | 56 | 1 |
Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers Latest Matches
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Dallas Mavericks against Los Angeles Lakers : Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
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Players list
M. Christie
N. Marshall
C. Martin
M. Smart
J. LaRavia
L. James
Substitutes
K. Thompson
M. Kelly
R. Nembhard
B. Williams
J. Hardy
D. Russell
P. Washington Jr.
D. Knecht
B. James
G. Vincent
D. Timme
J. Vanderbilt
M. Kleber
R. Hachimura
Dallas Mavericks - Los Angeles Lakers Key Points
- In their first game this season, the Lakers beat the Mavericks, 129-119.
- The Lakers have a better offensive rating than the Mavericks.
- Lakers star Luka Doncic is averaging 32.2 points on 40.7% three-point shooting in the last five games.
- The Mavericks will miss the services of Daniel Gafford, Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II, Kyrie Irving, and Dante Exum.
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Our Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
The Mavericks have won four straight games, but they're still without their top frontcourt players. That won't bode well against a Lakers offense that's been ranking near the Top 5 in offensive rating.
Luka Doncic has been scorching hot from the perimeter in the last five games, leading the Lakers' offense. Expect the Lakers to turn it up a notch, as they did in their first matchup with the Mavericks last November. Our prediction for the Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers match is: Lakers (-3.5) cover the spread.All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
