Mavericks vs. Lakers Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for January 7

Mavericks vs. Lakers Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• Venue: American Airlines Center -- Dallas, Texas
• Coverage: TNT and SportsNet LA

The Dallas Mavericks (20-16) are underdogs (+7) as they attempt to end a five-game losing streak when they host the Los Angeles Lakers (20-15) at 7:30 PM ET on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at American Airlines Center. The game airs on TNT and SportsNet LA. The point total is 218.5 in the matchup.

Mavericks vs. Lakers Odds & Spread

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Mavericks vs. Lakers Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Mavericks win (66.9%)

Mavericks vs. Lakers Betting Trends

• The Lakers have covered the spread 18 times this season (18-16-1).
• In the Mavericks' 36 games this season, they have 19 wins against the spread.
• Lakers games have gone over the total 16 times out of 36 chances this season.
• The Mavericks have gone over the point total 50% of the time this season (18 of 36 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, Los Angeles has played better when playing at home, covering 10 times in 17 home games, and eight times in 18 road games.
• The Lakers have eclipsed the total in eight of 17 home games (47.1%), compared to eight of 18 road games (44.4%).
• This year, Dallas is 9-7-0 at home against the spread (.562 winning percentage). On the road, it is 10-10-0 ATS (.500).
• Mavericks games have gone above the over/under 37.5% of the time at home (six of 16), and 60% of the time away (12 of 20).

Lakers Leaders

• Anthony Davis is averaging 26 points, 3.5 assists and 11.8 rebounds.
• LeBron James' numbers on the season are 24 points, 7.6 rebounds and 8.9 assists per game, shooting 50.7% from the field and 38.9% from downtown, with an average of 2.3 made 3-pointers.
• Austin Reaves' numbers on the season are 18.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 6 assists per game, shooting 44% from the floor and 36.1% from downtown, with an average of 2.6 made 3-pointers.
• Rui Hachimura is averaging 12.1 points, 1.5 assists and 5.3 rebounds.
• Dalton Knecht is averaging 9.7 points, 1 assists and 3.4 boards.

Mavericks Leaders

• Kyrie Irving's numbers on the season are 24.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game. He is also sinking 49% of his shots from the field and 44.1% from 3-point range (eighth in league), with an average of 3.1 triples.
• Luka Doncic's numbers on the season are 28.1 points, 8.3 boards and 7.8 assists per game. He is making 46.4% of his shots from the field and 35.4% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3.4 triples.
• The Mavericks are receiving 11.7 points, 6 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game from Daniel Gafford.
• P.J. Washington averages 12.8 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists. He is sinking 42.9% of his shots from the field and 37.1% from 3-point range, with 1.6 triples per game.
• The Mavericks are getting 8.8 points, 8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game from Dereck Lively.

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