NBA Picks & Predictions: Mavericks vs. Lakers (Tuesday)
Right after the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade, NBA fans around the world circled tonight’s Mavericks-Lakers game. Unfortunately, Anthony Davis is still out and won’t play.
However, Luka Doncic is available and starting to get comfortable with Los Angeles. I’ve got a best bet for the Lakers-Mavericks game.
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Tuesday’s Best NBA Bets: Mavericks vs. Lakers
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Lakers
The Dallas Mavericks would be really fun at full strength. However, newly acquired players like Caleb Martin and Anthony Davis are unavailable due to injury. In addition, Daniel Gafford won’t be back anytime soon. That said, the Mavericks could get some reinforcements tonight. Dwight Powell is a game-time decision, and P.J. Washington has played in the last couple of games.
Behind Kyrie Irving, the Mavericks are still a top-ten offense. Dallas has scored 116.8 points per 100 possessions and has shot an effective field goal percentage of 55.8%. However, anything Dallas does well, the Lakers do just as well on defense.
On the flip side, the offensive glass is the one area where Los Angeles has struggled on offense, but it’s likely the Lakers attack the offensive glass more. Dallas has allowed more than 30% of offensive rebounds per game, so there’s room for the Lakers to add more second chances. Additionally, the Mavericks have only forced 13.5% of turnovers. The Lakers should be strong with the ball tonight and win the turnover battle.
After a 126-102 blowout loss to the Warriors, it’s hard to imagine the Mavericks will give us much of a fight in tonight’s matchup in Los Angeles. I’m backing the Lakers at -9.5.
Pick: Lakers -9.5 (+100)