| MATCHUP | Los Angeles Lakers | Dallas Mavericks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 26-17 | 19-26 |
| Spread | -3.5 -112 | +3.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | -175 | +145 |
| Total | Over 233.5 (-110) | Under 233.5 (-110) |
| Where | American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX | |
| When | Saturday, January 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ABC | |
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Nuggets, lost to the Clippers, and they play the Bulls next. The Lakers have lost 6 of their last 9 games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 116.3 points on 49.6 percent shooting and allowing 116.5 points on 48.7 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 33.5 points and 7.7 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 26.6 points and 5.2 rebounds. LeBron James is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 8.8 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Warriors and Knicks, and they play the Bucks next. The Mavs have won 4 straight games.
The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 114.2 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 116.6 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 20.4 points and 2.8 assists, while Cooper Flagg is averaging 18.8 points and 6.3 rebounds. PJ Washington is the third double-digit scorer, and Naji Marshall is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 74.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Mavericks have won six of their last seven games as home underdogs.
- The Lakers have lost each of their last four Saturday games as favorites.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in each of their last five games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven road games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won each of their last 10 night games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Mavericks have lost seven of their last eight night games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Western Conference opponents.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last four games as road favorites against Southwest Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Lakers’ last nine night games against the Mavericks following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Mavericks’ last four games at American Airlines Center have gone OVER the total points line.
Dallas Mavericks Player Facts
- Max Christie ranks 3rd in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (45.7%) this season.
- Naji Marshall is one of only 15 players to have scored 30+ points off the bench in a game this season.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Marcus Smart is one of only six players in the league to have recorded 7+ steals in a game this season.
- LeBron James is one of only 16 players in the league to have recorded 10+ assists without a turnover in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Nine different Mavericks players have scored 25+ points in a game this season – equal-most in the league.
- The Mavericks rank 29th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (12.3).
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (69.8%).
- The Lakers rank 2nd in the league for field goal percentage this season (49.5%).
Los Angeles Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
The Mavericks will be without Dante Exum, Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II, and Anthony Davis. Moussa Cisse is questionable.
The Lakers will be without Adou Thiero and Austin Reaves.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction
The Lakers are going to be favored because they’re the healthier team, and the Luka effect of him coming back to Dallas. There’s also going to be a revenge spot there. However, I’m not excited to lay chalk on the road with a Lakers team that’s 3-6 SU and ATS in its last 9 games. The Lakers have gone through scoring droughts since the injury to Reaves. Also, the Mavs have put together a nice week with 4 straight wins, and they’re at home where 14 of their 19 wins have come. Give me the points.