Lakers vs Mavericks Betting & Odds: LeBron’s Status Makes Dallas Big Favorite

The Dallas Mavericks (46-29 SU, 42-32-1 ATS) are 3-1 SU and 4-0 ATS in their last four games against the Los Angeles Lakers (31-43, 31-43). The Mavericks will have a golden opportunity to be the winning Lakers vs Mavericks prediction at home on Tuesday night with LeBron James listed as doubtful to play with an ankle injury.

Lakers vs Mavericks Odds & Analysis

Sportsbook Odds

The absence of LeBron James has made Dallas a very popular Lakers vs Mavericks prediction, moving the line all the way up to Dallas -12 after it originally opened with the Mavericks going off as 8.5-point home favorites. The total has also seen significant movement from its Sportsbook line of 223.5 points, dropping to 219.5 points with the news about James. The UNDER is 9-4 in the last 13 games between the Lakers and Mavericks.

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Los Angeles Has Had Some Recent ATS Success Without LeBron James

The Lakers fell to 2-6 SU and 3-5 ATS over their last eight games with a 116-108 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night. James scored 39 points and recorded nine rebounds in the loss, extending his streak of games with 36 points or more to four. Los Angeles is just 1-6 SU in its last seven games without James in the lineup.

Despite their lack of straight-up success without James, the Lakers have compiled a 4-2 ATS record in their last six games without him. Russell Westbrook scored 24 points and had nine rebounds and eight assists in a 126-121 loss against the Philadelphia 76ers as 10-point underdogs without James last Wednesday. The Lakers enter Tuesday’s action only a half-game ahead of the San Antonio Spurs for the final play-in spot in the Western Conference.

Dallas Is Playing Well After Brief ATS Slump

The Mavericks cruised to a 114-100 win as 4-point favorites at home over the Utah Jazz on Sunday night. Luka Doncic led the way with 32 points and 10 rebounds as the Mavericks improved to 3-1 SU and ATS over their last four games after going 1-2 SU and 0-3 ATS in their previous three. Dallas is 13-5 SU and 12-6 ATS in 18 games since February 15.

An elite defense that ranks second in the NBA, allowing 104.1 points per game, has fueled Dallas’ strong season in 2021-22. The Mavericks have also played well at home with a 26-12 SU and 21-16-1 ATS record at the American Airlines Center. Bettors taking Dallas as their Lakers vs Mavericks prediction are hoping these trends will continue Tuesday night.

Lakers vs Mavericks Pick & Insights

Lakers: Keys To Cover

Russell Westbrook was key to keeping the Lakers competitive against the 76ers the last time LeBron James was out. With James and Anthony Davis both not playing, Westbrook will need to have another big game to give Los Angeles a shot to cover the spread as a Lakers vs Mavericks prediction in this one.

Mavericks: Keys To Cover

Dallas has been on a solid roll in recent months and will have a much easier task on defense Tuesday with the NBA’s leading scorer on the sidelines. A standard effort from Luka Doncic on offense and from the whole team on defense should lead to Dallas being a victorious Lakers vs Mavericks pick.

Odds Shark’s Computer Lakers vs Mavericks Prediction: Lakers +11.5

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