Lakers vs. Mavericks: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – December 12, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 12, 2023

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.

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Lakers vs. Mavericks Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Lakers -2.5 233.5

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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)

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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.

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