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The Dallas Mavericks (23-19) are 3.5-point favorites in a matchup against with the Los Angeles Lakers (19-22) on January 12, 2023, when a pair of the league’s biggest stars — the Mavericks’ Luka Doncic and the Lakers’ LeBron James — will hit the floor at Crypto.com Arena. The over/under is 236.5 points for the matchup.
How to bet Mavericks vs. Lakers
Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 3.5 points, with sportsbooks listing the Mavericks as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Mavericks have -150 odds to pick up the win, while the Lakers are listed at +128 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 236.5 points.
Mavericks vs. Lakers Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Thursday, January 12, 2023
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: TNT
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
Mavericks vs. Lakers Betting Trends
The Mavericks have 14 wins against the spread in 42 games this season. Dallas has been chosen as the favorite in 32 games this year and has walked away with the win 22 times (68.8%) in those games. The Mavericks have hit the over in 58.5% of their opportunities this year (24 times over 41 games with a set point total).
In the Lakers’ 41 games this year, they have 18 wins against the spread. Los Angeles has won 41.9% of the games this season it was the underdog on the moneyline (13-18). Lakers games this year have hit the over 24 times in 41 opportunities (58.5%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Mavericks
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | 38 | 34.2 | 8.9 | 8.7 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 2.9 |
| Christian Wood | 39 | 18 | 8.1 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | 41 | 16.1 | 3.1 | 5.2 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2.5 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | 40 | 14 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 2.9 |
| Jaden Hardy | 14 | 5.9 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
Lakers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | 31 | 29.1 | 8.2 | 6.7 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 |
| Russell Westbrook | 38 | 15.1 | 6.4 | 7.9 | 1 | 0.5 | 1.1 |
| Thomas Bryant | 27 | 13 | 7.3 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Dennis Schroder | 27 | 12.7 | 2.3 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 0 | 1.4 |
| Troy Brown Jr. | 35 | 6.5 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
Mavericks vs. Lakers Injury Report
Lakers: Troy Brown: Probable (Quadricep), LeBron James: Probable (Ankle), Patrick Beverley: Out (Hip), Austin Reaves: Out (Hamstring), Lonnie Walker: Out (Tailbone), Anthony Davis: Out (Foot)
What you need to know about the Dallas Mavericks
So far this season, Dallas is scoring 112.1 points per game (21st-ranked in NBA) and ceding 111 points per contest (sixth-ranked). The Mavericks are putting up 113.7 points per game this season at home, which is 3.2 more points than they’re averaging in away games (110.5). On offense, the Mavericks have increased their production slightly over their last 10 games, scoring 116 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 112.1 they’ve racked up over the course of this year.
Dallas ranks third-best in the NBA by draining 14.6 three-pointers per game. In terms of three-point percentage, it ranks 16th in the league at 35.7%. The Mavericks have taken 50.6% two-pointers and 49.4% from three-point land this year. Of the team’s baskets, 62.4% are two-pointers and 37.6% are three-pointers.
What you need to know about the Los Angeles Lakers
Offensively Los Angeles is the seventh-ranked squad in the NBA (116.7 points per game). Defensively it is fourth-worst (117.8 points conceded per game). In 2022-23 the Lakers are averaging 1.7 more points per game at home (117.6) than on the road (115.9). The Lakers are scoring 121 points per contest over their past 10 games, compared to their season average of 116.7.
Los Angeles is the second-worst squad in the NBA in 3-pointers made (10.4 per game) and 24th in 3-point percentage (34.1%). The Lakers attempt 34.4% percent of their shots from beyond the arc, and 24.1% of their made baskets are from there. Inside the arc, they take 65.6% of their shots, with 75.9% of their makes coming from there.
Mavericks vs. Lakers Predictions and Pick
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