Mavericks vs Lakers: Luka Dončić faces his former team in a highly anticipated NBA showdown. With Anthony Davis sidelined, can Kyrie Irving lead Dallas to victory? Get the latest game analysis and betting prediction.
Running Record: 11-9
The Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks are set to face off in a game packed with extra intrigue. This isn’t just any matchup, it’s the first time these teams meet since their blockbuster trade that sent Luka Dončić to L.A. and Anthony Davis to Dallas. Fans have been circling this game on the calendar, eager to see how things play out post-trade.
Unfortunately for Dallas, Davis won’t be on the court. He looked great in his Mavericks debut, at least for the three quarters he played, before going down with an injury. Since then, he’s been sidelined, leaving Kyrie Irving to step up and lead the charge.
Meanwhile, the Lakers are starting to click. They’ve gone 3-2 since adding Dončić, and with LeBron and Luka running the show, the chemistry is building fast.
Even without Davis, I expect Dallas to come out and compete tomorrow. The Mavs will be eager to show their fans and the rest of the league that they can still compete at a high level. This game is a chance to prove that the trade wasn’t as one-sided as some critics suggest. A strong performance here would go a long way in reinforcing that Nico Harrison knew exactly what he was doing.
Sanjay’s Pick: Dallas Mavericks +8.5
Hot Trends:
Dallas is 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games against the Lakers.
Dallas is 7-1 ATS overall in their last 8 games.
Current Odds:
Spread: Los Angeles Lakers-8.5 | Dallas Mavericks +8.5
Moneyline: Los Angeles Lakers 1.34 | Dallas Mavericks 3.27
Over/Under: Over 230.5| Under 230.5
Odds from Arena Plus.
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