Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and best bets
The Dallas Mavericks (21-10) visit the Los Angeles Lakers (25-7) Sunday at Staples Center for a 9:30 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Mavericks at Lakers odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Mavericks at Lakers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Mavericks 118, Lakers 112
Moneyline (ML)
The Lakers (-176) are back to full health, but the MAVERICKS ( +145) are the play at an inflated number against a team that likely remains a little banged up and playing for the second night in a row. Los Angeles snapped a four-game losing streak with a 128-120 road win over the Portland Trail Blazers Saturday, and it is 10-4 at home for the season while still atop the Western Conference.
The Mavs have won two straight, including a 141-121 road win over the Golden State Warriors Saturday. They're fourth in the Western Conference and are 12-3 straight up on the road. There's too much value here to pass up.
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The MAVERICKS ( +3.5, -106) can also be backed on the spread with 3 points of insurance in the event of a loss and a reasonable payout. Dallas is 18-13 against the spread overall and 11-3 on the road. The Lakers are 17-15 ATS overall and 8-6 at home. The two sides have split their two meetings this season, with the Lakers winning 119-110 in overtime Nov. 1 and the Mavs winning 114-100 Dec. 1.
Over/Under (O/U)
Take the OVER 221.5 ( -115). Both teams are at full health and carry plenty of star power into the matchup. They're both on the second half of back-to-backs and the Mavs top the projected total by 15.2 points per game while going 3-0 against the O/U when playing in the second half.
Esten's NBA betting record: 117-84
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