Lakers vs Mavericks NBA Odds, Picks and Predictions Tonight

Lakers are on a three-game slide without injured star Anthony Davis. Los Angeles is 23-40-2 against the spread this season. Dallas is a combined 23 -40.2. Luka Doncic and LeBron James are going to play each other.

Lakers play at a fast tempo and without Anthony Davis, they have conceded at least 130 points in three-straight games. The Mavericks play a slower game and average 111 points per game. They scored 130 against Portland last Friday and 121 points vs. Oklahoma City last Monday.

Lakers vs Mavericks NBA odds and predictions are as follows: Lakers team total is 117.5 (-120 at bet365).

Lakers vs Mavericks is tonight. Christian Wood and Tim Hardaway Jr. to go over 2.5 made threes has been increased to +375 at Caesars.

Lakers are six games below .500 and have a net rating of minus-1.8. L.A. is on a three-game losing streak and is six points behind the league-leading Los Angeles Lakers. Dallas is coming back home after a four- game road trip. They are coming off a 112-106 win against the Rockets. The Mavericks have been solid on the defensive end but have regressed from last season. Los Lakers are one of the worst 3-point shooting teams in the NBA.

Lakers play at the third-slowest pace in the NBA and the fourth-worst scoring defense (117.8 ppg). The Mavs play the opposite way with the fastest pace and sixth-best scoring defence (109.4 pPG). Even with Davis injured, the Lakers were not elite defensively.

Lakers are 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.