Mavericks Vs Lakers: NBA Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – December 25, 2022

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 24, 2022

The Los Angeles Lakers (13-19) will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak when hitting the road against the Dallas Mavericks (17-16) on December 25, 2022 at American Airlines Center.

The betting facts in this article are based off odds valid as of December 25, 2022 at 2:01 PM ET. See the table below for the latest odds on this outing and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Mavericks Vs Lakers Betting Odds

Injury Report as of December 25

Mavericks: Jaden Hardy: Out (Back), Frank Ntilikina: Probable (Knee), Kemba Walker: Out (Injury Recovery), Dorian Finney-Smith: Out (Adductor), Josh Green: Out (Elbow), Maxi Kleber: Out (Hamstring)

Lakers: Austin Reaves: Questionable (Ankle), Russell Westbrook: Probable (Foot), LeBron James: Probable (Ankle), Anthony Davis: Out (Foot), Juan Toscano-Anderson: Out (Ankle)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Mavericks (-7.5)
Total Pick Under (231.5)

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.

Mavericks Vs Lakers Stat Rankings

Mavericks Avg. (Rank) Lakers Avg. (Rank)
111.0 (23rd) Points Scored 115.7 (6th)
109.4 (6th) Points Allowed 117.8 (26th)
38.8 (30th) Rebounds 44.8 (7th)
7.8 (29th) Off. Rebounds 9.4 (20th)
14.9 (3rd) 3pt Made 10.2 (30th)
21.7 (29th) Assists 24.7 (16th)
12.4 (2nd) Turnovers 14.2 (17th)

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Mavericks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Luka Doncic 30 32.8 8.3 8.7 1.7 0.6 2.9
Christian Wood 30 16.9 8.0 1.3 0.4 0.8 1.6
Spencer Dinwiddie 32 16.5 3.2 5.1 0.9 0.3 2.8
Tim Hardaway Jr. 31 13.1 2.9 1.7 0.9 0.2 2.7
Dwight Powell 28 5.7 3.6 0.5 0.6 0.4 0.0

Lakers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
LeBron James 24 27.4 8.2 6.7 1.2 0.6 2.2
Lonnie Walker IV 29 15.5 2.5 1.4 0.8 0.4 2.1
Russell Westbrook 29 14.6 6.1 7.6 1.1 0.5 1.1
Austin Reaves 30 11.1 3.1 2.1 0.6 0.4 1.3
Dennis Schroder 18 10.7 2.0 3.8 0.4 0.0 1.0

Betting Trends

  • The Mavericks’ record against the spread is 11-20-2.
  • Dallas has won once ATS (1-5-1) as a 7.5-point favorite or more this season.
  • The Mavericks have played 33 games this year, and 18 of them have hit the over.
  • Dallas’ games have had more than 231.5 points scored on nine occasions this year.
  • The over/under for this game is 231.5 points, 11.2 more than the average point total for Mavericks games this season.
  • The Lakers have covered the spread 12 times in 32 games.
  • As a 7.5-point underdog or greater, Los Angeles has one win ATS (1-6) this season.
  • The Lakers have played 32 games this year, and 19 of them have gone over the total.
  • Los Angeles’ games have finished with over 231.5 points scored 19 times this year.
  • This season, Lakers games have resulted in an average scoring total of 233.5, which is 2.0 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
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