The Los Angeles Lakers (14-9) visit the Dallas Mavericks (14-8) on December 12, 2023 at American Airlines Center. The Lakers are favored, by 2.5 points, in a contest pitting one of the league’s strongest defensive teams (the Lakers) against one of the best offensive squads (the Mavericks). The point total for the contest is 233.5.
Click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!
Lakers vs. Mavericks Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Lakers | -2.5 | 233.5 |
Not yet a DraftKings Sportsbook user? Sign up using our link and get a $50 bonus bet when you deposit, plus a deposit bonus!
Injury Report as of December 12
Lakers: Gabe Vincent: Out (Knee)
Mavericks: Grant Williams: Out (Knee), Tim Hardaway: Out (Back), Josh Green: Out (Elbow), Kyrie Irving: Out (Foot), Maximilian Kleber: Out (Toe)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Mavericks (+2.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Under (233.5) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Lakers vs. Mavericks Stat Rankings
| Lakers Avg. (Rank) | Mavericks Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 113.1 (18th) | Points Scored | 119.9 (6th) |
| 112.0 (10th) | Points Allowed | 116.5 (21st) |
| 44.8 (10th) | Rebounds | 42.6 (24th) |
| 8.9 (28th) | Off. Rebounds | 10.4 (20th) |
| 10.2 (28th) | 3pt Made | 16.0 (1st) |
| 26.3 (9th) | Assists | 25.8 (17th) |
| 14.1 (23rd) | Turnovers | 11.5 (1st) |
Best Betting Site for Lakers vs. Mavericks
Ready to put your picks to the test for this matchup? Check out DraftKings Sportsbook and sign up using our link for the best first-time depositor bonus!
Lakers Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | 20 | 24.4 | 7.6 | 6.4 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| Anthony Davis | 20 | 22.9 | 12.5 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 2.8 | 0.2 |
| D’Angelo Russell | 21 | 17.1 | 3.4 | 6.6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 2.2 |
| Austin Reaves | 21 | 13.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 1 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
| Rui Hachimura | 12 | 11.8 | 3.8 | 1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
Mavericks Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | 21 | 32 | 8.3 | 8.5 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 4 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | 22 | 9.9 | 3.8 | 1 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.6 |
| Dereck Lively II | 20 | 9.1 | 8.1 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 0 |
| Jaden Hardy | 18 | 7 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0 | 1 |
| Dante Exum | 19 | 6.4 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
Betting Trends
- The Lakers are 11-12-0 against the spread this season.
- Against the spread as 2.5-point favorites or more, Los Angeles is 6-5.
- The Lakers have played 23 games this season, and nine of them have gone over the total.
- Los Angeles’ games have had more than 233.5 points scored on eight occasions this season.
- The over/under in this game is 233.5 points, 8.4 higher than the average total in Lakers games this season.
- The Mavericks have 12 wins in 22 games against the spread this year.
- Dallas is winless ATS (0-2) when playing as at least a 2.5-point underdog this season.
- Out of 22 Mavericks games so far this year, 16 have hit the over.
- So far this year, 16 Dallas’ games have featured over 233.5 points scored.
- The average total points scored in Mavericks games this year (233.5) is 3.0 points higher than the total for this matchup.
Not all sportsbook offers available in all areas and are subject to change, check sportsbooks for details on available offers in your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please gamble responsibly. Call or chat with 1-800-GAMBLER if you or someone you know has a gambling problem.
