Mavericks vs. Lakers Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for April 5

Mavericks vs. Lakers Game Info

• Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: American Airlines Center -- Dallas, Texas
• Coverage: NBC/Peacock

The Dallas Mavericks (24-53) are underdogs (+1.5) in their attempt to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the Los Angeles Lakers (50-27) at 7:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at American Airlines Center. The contest airs on NBC/Peacock. The over/under in the matchup is 233.5.

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: Lakers win (63.8%)

Mavericks vs. Lakers Betting Trends

• The Lakers have covered the spread 42 times in 77 games with a set spread.
• The Mavericks have 32 wins against the spread in 77 games this year.
• Lakers games have gone over the total 40 times this season.
• The Mavericks have hit the over 46.8% of the time this year (36 of 77 games with a set point total).
• Los Angeles has done a better job covering the spread in home games (22-15-1) than it has in road games (20-19-0).
• The Lakers have gone over the total in 22 of 38 home games (57.9%), compared to 18 of 39 road games (46.2%).
• This season, Dallas is 17-21-1 at home against the spread (.436 winning percentage). Away, it is 15-23-0 ATS (.395).
• In terms of the over/under, Mavericks games have finished over 21 of 39 times at home (53.8%), and 15 of 38 on the road (39.5%).

Lakers Leaders

• LeBron James' numbers on the season are 20.6 points, 6 rebounds and 6.9 assists per contest, shooting 51.1% from the field and 31.3% from downtown, with an average of 1.3 made 3-pointers.
• Deandre Ayton is averaging 12.4 points, 0.8 assists and 8.2 boards.
• Jake LaRavia averages 8.3 points, 3.9 boards and 1.8 assists, shooting 46.2% from the floor.
• Rui Hachimura's numbers on the season are 11.1 points, 3.2 boards and 0.8 assists per contest, shooting 50.6% from the floor and 43% from beyond the arc (eighth in league), with an average of 1.7 made 3-pointers.
• Luke Kennard's numbers on the season are 8.1 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, shooting 54.2% from the floor and 48.7% from beyond the arc (first in NBA), with an average of 1.5 made treys.

Mavericks Leaders

• Cooper Flagg averages 20.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.5 assists. He is also sinking 47.2% of his shots from the floor and 29.3% from 3-point range, with 1 trey per contest.
• The Mavericks get 15.4 points per game from Naji Marshall, plus 4.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists.
• The Mavericks receive 14.1 points per game from P.J. Washington, plus 7.1 boards and 1.8 assists.
• Brandon Williams averages 13 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.9 assists. He is draining 47% of his shots from the field.
• The Mavericks are getting 12.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2 assists per game from Max Christie.

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