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The Dallas Mavericks (17-16) host the Los Angeles Lakers (13-19) at American Airlines Center on Sunday, December 25, 2022. The contest begins at 2:30 PM ET and airs on ABC. The Lakers are 7.5-point underdogs in the game. The point total is 232.5 points in this outing.
How to bet Mavericks vs. Lakers
Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 7.5 points, with oddsmakers listing the Mavericks as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Mavericks have -311 odds to pick up the win, while the Lakers are listed at +249 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 232.5 points.
Mavericks vs. Lakers Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Sunday, December 25, 2022
- Game Time: 2:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Arena: American Airlines Center
Mavericks vs. Lakers Betting Trends
In the Mavericks’ 33 games this season, they have 11 wins against the spread. Dallas has been the favorite in 26 games this season and has come away with the win 16 times (61.5%) in those contests. Mavericks games this year have gone over the point total 56.2% of the time (18 out of 32 games with a set point total).
The Lakers are 12-19-1 against the spread this year. Los Angeles has won seven of the 22 games it was listed as the moneyline underdog this season (31.8%). Lakers games this year have hit the over 19 times in 32 opportunities (59.4%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Mavericks
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | 30 | 32.8 | 8.3 | 8.7 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 2.9 |
| Christian Wood | 30 | 16.9 | 8 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | 32 | 16.5 | 3.2 | 5.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 2.8 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | 31 | 13.1 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 2.7 |
| Dwight Powell | 28 | 5.7 | 3.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0 |
Lakers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | 24 | 27.4 | 8.2 | 6.7 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 2.2 |
| Lonnie Walker IV | 29 | 15.5 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 2.1 |
| Russell Westbrook | 29 | 14.6 | 6.1 | 7.6 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1.1 |
| Austin Reaves | 30 | 11.1 | 3.1 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.3 |
| Dennis Schroder | 18 | 10.7 | 2 | 3.8 | 0.4 | 0 | 1 |
Mavericks vs. Lakers Injury Report
Lakers: Austin Reaves: Questionable (Ankle), Russell Westbrook: Probable (Foot), LeBron James: Probable (Ankle), Anthony Davis: Out (Foot), Juan Toscano-Anderson: Out (Ankle)
What you need to know about the Dallas Mavericks
This season, Dallas is posting 111 points per game (23rd-ranked in NBA) and surrendering 109.4 points per contest (sixth-ranked). The Mavericks score 111.8 points per game when playing at home, compared to 110.1 points per game away from home, a difference of 1.7 points per contest. The Mavericks have been scoring 109.8 points per contest in their last 10 appearances, an average that’s a little lower than the 111 they’ve scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Dallas ranks third-best in the NBA by making 14.9 threes per game. In terms of three-point percentage, it ranks 14th in the league at 35.9%. The Mavericks are attempting 41.6 two-pointers per game this season, which account for 50.1% of the shots they’ve taken (and 61.5% of the team’s baskets). Meanwhile, they are attempting 41.4 treys per contest, which are 49.9% of their shots (and 38.5% of the team’s buckets).
What you need to know about the Los Angeles Lakers
In 2022-23, Los Angeles is sixth in the league offensively (115.7 points scored per game) and fifth-worst defensively (117.8 points allowed). At home the Lakers are putting up 117.2 points per game, 2.9 more than they are averaging away (114.3). The Lakers have performed better offensively over their last 10 games, compiling 117.8 points per contest, 2.1 more than their season average of 115.7.
In 2022-23 Los Angeles is worst in the NBA in 3-point makes (10.2 per game) and fifth-worst in 3-point percentage (33.6%). In 2022-23, the Lakers have taken 66% percent of their shots from inside the 3-point line, and 34% percent from beyond it. In terms of makes, 76.1% of the Lakers’ buckets have been 2-pointers, and 23.9% have been 3-pointers.
Mavericks vs. Lakers Predictions and Pick
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