Los Angeles Lakers Face the Dallas Mavericks: NBA Odds and Pick

Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for the Los Angeles Lakers when they hit take on the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday in pro NBA hoops betting action.

A 106-103 result in favor of the Mavericks is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Dallas Mavericks sit at 17-38 (27-28 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Los Angeles Lakers are currently 23-31 (29-25 ATS). Looking to bet on the points scored total? Dallas is 23-32 OU and Los Angeles is 27-27 OU. This season the Dallas Mavericks are 17-38 overall and 27-28 ATS against the number, while the Los Angeles Lakers are 23-31 and 29-25 ATS. As for the totals, Dallas is 23-32 on the OU, and Los Angeles is 27-27. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Dallas vs Los Angeles injuries news.

This game pits the Dallas Mavericks, currently No. 18 in the Odds Shark NBA Power Rankings, against the Los Angeles Lakers, who rate No. 22 in the most recent survey update.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively the game matches up Dallas's No. 26-ranked offense (101.53 PPG) against a Los Angeles Lakers defense that ranks No. 25 at 109.15 PPG. The Dallas Mavericks have averaged 44.54% from the field per game, less than the Los Angeles Lakers have managed so far this NBA season (45.58% on average).

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The battle between the Lakers and Thunder didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as Oklahoma City was handed a 106-81 defeat on Thursday at STAPLES Center.

Dennis Smith, Jr. scored 22 points in a failed effort to lead the Mavericks to victory (they lost 121-103 to Golden State at Oracle Arena on Thursday).

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