Los Angeles Lakers (27-33) vs Dallas Mavericks (36-25)
Game Info: Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 10:00 pm (Crypto.com Arena)
Betting Odds: Los Angeles Lakers +4 -- Over/Under: 220 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers meet Tuesday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. The Dallas Mavericks look for a win after winning seven of their last nine games. The Los Angeles Lakers need a win after losing five of their last six games.
The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 106.7 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 103.4 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 27.6 points and 8.9 assists, while Jalen Brunson is averaging 16 points and 3.8 rebounds. Spencer Dinwiddie is the third double-digit scorer and Dorian Finney-Smith is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 33.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
The Los Angeles Lakers are averaging 110.5 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 112.4 points on 45.7 percent shooting. LeBron James is averaging 29 points and 7.9 rebounds, while Anthony Davis is averaging 23.1 points and 9.7 rebounds. Russell Westbrook is the third double-digit scorer and Carmelo Anthony is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Los Angeles Lakers are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 72.4 percent from the free throw line. The Los Angeles Lakers are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.
The Mavericks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall. The Lakers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Tuesday games and 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss. The under is 28-13 in Mavericks last 41 overall. The under is 4-1 in Lakers last 5 overall. The Mavericks are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Los Angeles.
The Dallas Mavericks have been a completely different team since the return of Luka, and their defensive intensity in the second half has been impressive. The Los Angeles Lakers have been a mess all season long, and it feels like that last wheel is falling off, as they're getting blown out more often and now players are arguing with fans. The Lakers aren't playing a lick of defense, and they're losing their last five games by an average of six points. This line could easily be two or three more points. Give me the Mavs.
Randy’s Pick Dallas Mavericks -4
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