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The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Dallas Mavericks in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, starting at 8:30PM ET.
Dimers.com's comprehensive betting preview for Wednesday's Mavericks vs. Lakers matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.
Mavericks vs. Lakers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread
We have used powerful machine learning and statistics to simulate the result of Wednesday's NBA game between the Mavericks and Lakers 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NBA predictions.
Our famous predictive analytics model gives the Lakers a 61% chance of defeating the Mavericks, and our predicted final score has the Lakers winning 122-118.
According to our model, the Lakers (-3.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 244.5-point Over/Under has a 57% chance of going under.
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Mavericks vs. Lakers Odds
We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Mavericks | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +3.5 (-115) | -3.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +132 | -150 |
| Total | o244.5 (-110) | u244.5 (-108) |
- The Lakers are -3.5 favorites against the Mavericks, with -105 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
- For the underdog Mavericks (+3.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -115.
- BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at -150, which means you can risk $150 to win $100 for a total payout of $250 if they get the W.
- FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Mavericks at +132, where you can bet $100 to profit $132, earning a total payout of $232 if they win.
- The Over/Under sits at 244.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -108.
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.
Mavericks vs. Lakers Picks
By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks to place on this game:
| Bet Type | Our Pick | Best Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Lakers -3.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Lakers | -150 |
| Total | Under 244.5 | -108 |
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Mavericks vs. Lakers Player Props
NBA player props are a great way to wager on Wednesday's Mavericks vs. Lakers matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome.
We uss the best information available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers.
Luka Doncic is expected to lead the Mavericks with 38 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists, while Anthony Davis is projected to finish with 29 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the Lakers.
Mavericks Prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Mavericks:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | 38 | 9 | 9 | 5 |
| Kyrie Irving | 34 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Tim Hardaway | 18 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Derrick Jones | 12 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Dereck Lively | 9 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
Lakers Prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Lakers:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | 29 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| LeBron James | 24 | 8 | 8 | 2 |
| Austin Reaves | 18 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| D'Angelo Russell | 15 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
| Taurean Prince | 12 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA betting trends for today's games.
Don't forget, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting insights before the Mavericks vs. Lakers on Wednesday January 17, 2024.
Mavs vs. Lakers Game Information
Wednesday's matchup between the Lakers and Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to begin at 8:30PM ET.
- Who: Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Wednesday January 17, 2024
- Time: 8:30PM ET / 5:30PM PT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
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Conclusion
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