Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction 2/25/25 NBA Picks

LA Lakers Betting Preview 

The LA Lakers beat the Trail Blazers and Nuggets, and they play the Timberwolves, Clippers, and Pelicans next. Luka Doncic will face his former team for the first time since being traded earlier this month. Luka was a five-time all-star with the Mavs and a five-team all-NBA first-team selection. 

The LA Lakers are averaging 113.1 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 111.9 points on 46.4 percent shooting. LeBron James is averaging 24.7 points and 7.7 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 19.2 points and 4.3 rebounds. Luka Doncic is the third double-digit scorer and Rui Hachimura is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.1 rebounds per game.

Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win

• The Lakers have won seven of their last eight games at Crypto.com Arena.
• The Mavericks have lost four of their last five games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The home team has covered the spread in each of the Mavericks' last six games.
• The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games at Crypto.com Arena when playing with a rest disadvantage.

Why the Dallas Mavericks will win

• The Mavericks have won four of their last five games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents following a loss.
• The Lakers have lost six of their last seven night games against Mavericks teams that held a winning record.
• The Mavericks have covered the spread in each of their last six night games.
• The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games as favorites following a road win.

Dallas Mavericks vs LA Lakers Injury Report 

The LA Lakers will be without Maxi Kleber due to a foot injury. 

The Mavs will be without Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford, Anthony Davis, Dwight Powell, and Caleb Martin. PJ Washington is questionable with an ankle injury.

Dallas Mavericks vs LA Lakers Prediction

The Mavs have been able to tread water despite all of their injuries but at some point, it’s going to take its toll. The blowout loss to the Warriors was a bit eye-opening. The Lakers are coming off two road wins and covers, and you know they’ve had this game circled for Luka. It’s not as big as the game where he returns to Dallas, but you know he’ll want to stick it to his former team. With the Mavs so undermanned, the Lakers could put on a show. The line feels short. I’ll take the Lakers by double-digit points at home.