Lakers vs. Mavericks NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for January 17

Lakers vs. Mavericks Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, January 17, 2024
• Time: 8:30 PM ET
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena -- Los Angeles, California
• Coverage: ABC, SportsNet LA, and BSSW

The Dallas Mavericks (24-17) are only 3-point underdogs against the Los Angeles Lakers (20-21) at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. The game starts at 8:30 PM ET on ABC, SportsNet LA, and BSSW. The over/under for the matchup is set at 244.5.

Lakers vs. Mavericks Odds & Spread

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Lakers vs. Mavericks Prediction & Pick

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Lakers vs. Mavericks Betting Trends

• The Lakers have put together a 17-23-1 record against the spread this season.
• The Mavericks have played 41 games, with 23 wins against the spread.
• This season, Lakers games have hit the over 21 times.
• Mavericks games this year have gone over the point total 24 times in 41 opportunities (58.5%).
• Los Angeles has done a better job covering the spread in home games (9-12-0) than it has in road affairs (8-11-1).
• The Lakers have hit the over on the total in seven of 21 home games (33.3%). They've fared better in road games, eclipsing the total in 14 of 20 matchups (70%).
• In 2023-24 against the spread, Dallas has a lower winning percentage at home (.500, 11-11-0 record) than away (.632, 12-7-0).
• In terms of the over/under, Mavericks games have finished over less often at home (12 of 22, 54.5%) than on the road (12 of 19, 63.2%).

Lakers Leaders

• Anthony Davis averages 25.3 points, 12.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists.
• LeBron James' numbers on the season are 24.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 7.5 assists per contest, shooting 51.9% from the floor and 37.8% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.1 made treys.
• Austin Reaves averages 15.1 points, 4.2 boards and 5.1 assists, shooting 48.8% from the floor and 33.9% from downtown, with 1.5 made treys per game.
• D'Angelo Russell averages 15.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 6.3 assists, shooting 46.7% from the floor and 39.0% from beyond the arc, with 2.2 made 3-pointers per game.
• Taurean Prince averages 9.7 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists, shooting 42.3% from the field and 38.1% from downtown, with 2.1 made 3-pointers per contest.

Mavericks Leaders

• Luka Doncic is averaging 33.6 points, 8.1 boards and 9.1 assists for the Mavericks.
• The Mavericks are getting 25.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game from Kyrie Irving.
• The Mavericks receive 18.3 points per game from Tim Hardaway Jr., plus 3.6 boards and 1.7 assists.
• The Mavericks get 10.6 points per game from Derrick Jones Jr., plus 3.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists.
• The Mavericks are getting 8.6 points, 7.7 boards and 1.3 assists per game from Dereck Lively.

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