Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Mavericks and the Lakers face off on Wednesday night for a Western Conference affair. Can LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Lakers take care of business against Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Mavs? Matt McCuen answers.
Matt McCuen - January 17, 2024, 1:28 PM EST
5 minDallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers will meet from the Crypto.com arena on Wednesday night for a Western Conference affair.
Mavericks vs. Lakers Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: January 17, 2024
- Game Time: 8:30 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ABC
Mavericks vs. Lakers Odds
- Spread: Mavericks +3.5 (-105), Lakers -3.5 (-110)
- Total Odds: O/U 224 (-112)
- Moneyline Odds: Mavericks (+145), Lakers (-165)
Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
The Mavs enter this contest with a 24-17 record.
That strong record has earned the Mavericks the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference.
Dallas has won two of their last three games, including a big win on Monday against the Pelicans.
Slovenian-born superstar Luka Doncic leads this Mavericks offensive attack. Doncic has averaged 33.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 9.1 assists, all of which lead the team.
Doncic's sidekick, Kyrie Irving, has turned in a strong season, adding 25.8 points and 5.4 assists per game.
Veteran Tim Hardaway Jr. has been a great spark off the Mavericks bench with 18.3 points and 3.6 rebounds.
Rookie Derrick Lively has been a considerable boost to the Mavs on the defensive end. Lively leads the team with 1.4 blocks.
The Lakers begin play, representing a record of 20-21.
It has been a tough start to the season for the Lakers, the No. 10 seed in the West.
Los Angeles is coming off a strong win on Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Both LeBron James and Anthony Davis are expected to suit up tonight.
Davis leads the Lakers' scoring attack with 25.1 points per game and 12.2 rebounds.
James has been great for the Lakers, averaging 24.7 points and 7.5 assists per game.
Austin Reaves has been a great spark for the Lakers off their bench. The former Oklahoma Sooner has added 15.1 points and 5.2 assists.
D'Angelo Russell has averaged 15.4 points and 6.1 assists.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers Pick
I love this spot for the Lakers tonight.
Los Angeles has played their best basketball at home this season with a 14-7 record compared to a 6-14 road record.
The Lakers have underperformed early in the season, but they will turn things around sooner than later.
Los Angeles is the healthier team and will take care of business tonight.
Pick: Los Angles Lakers -3.5 -110 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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