Lakers vs. Mavericks prediction, odds, line, spread: 2023 NBA picks, Jan. 12 best bets from proven model

Dallas Mavericks are 3-point road favorites against Los Angeles Lakers. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET in Los Los. Dallas is 23-19 overall and 7-13 on the road this season. Los LA is 19-22 overall, 10-8 at home. Dwight Powell is questionable for Dallas. Patrick Beverley is listed as questionable. Anthony Davis, Lonnie Walker IV, and Austin Reaves are ruled out for LA.

SportsLine's advanced computer model has made its picks and NBA predictions for Mavericks vs. Lakers. The model is backing Mavericks. Mavericks are 6-14 against the spread in road games. Los Angeles is 9-9 against-the-spread in home games against teams.

Lakers vs. Mavericks is a February 23 NBA game. The Mavericks are 6-14 against the spread in road games. Los Angeles is 9-9 against-the-spread in home games against Dallas.

Lakers are playing the Mavericks. Luka Doncic is averaging 33.3 points, 8.7 rebounds and 8,5 assists per game. Dallas is scoring 114.8 points per 100 possessions, No. 7 in the NBA. Los Angeles is in bottom five in turnover creation.

The Lakers have defensive strengths. Los Angeles is in the top-eight in 3-point accuracy allowed at 34.7%. Los Angles is also in top seven in field goal percentage, free throw creation, fast break points, and points in paint. LeBron James is averaging 33.9 points on 57.1% shooting over the last 13 games. Dallas is dead-last in assists per game (21. 7).

SportsLine's model is leaning Under on the total. Only two players are projected to score at least 18 points. One side of the spread hits in almost 70% of simulations.