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Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers Preview, Odds, Prediction (Feb 25)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Mavericks vs. Lakers will be the first meeting after the Luka-AD trade.
- Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford, and Dereck Liverly II are all out for the Mavericks.
- The Lakers beat Jokic and the Nuggets in the last game, 123-100.
It’s a pity we won’t see Anthony Davis in LA this Tuesday night. But on the other hand, Luka Doncic will be there to play against his former team. This is the game of the night in the NBA, not only for the fans but for all those who love NBA betting.
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How to Watch
- When: Tuesday, February 25, 10 pm ET
- Where: crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
- How to Watch: TNT/truTV/Max
NBA Odds
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks | +320 | +9.5 | 232.5 |
| LA Lakers | -425 | +9.5 | 232.5 |
Game Preview
Dallas Mavericks are without all of their centers. Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford, and Dereck Liverly II won’t be available to play, while Dwight Powell is still questionable. This will be a huge problem for head coach Jason Kidd, whose guys lost to the Warriors 126-102 in their last game.
That was noticeable against Golden State, who dominate the glass, having 54 boards, 14 more than the Mavs. Apart from Kyrie with 17 points there weren’t any players worth mentioning in Dallas.
Los Angeles Lakers beat the NBA odds in Denver, coming back home with a win. It was 123-100 for the LAL, who completely shut down the Nuggets and Nikola Jokic in Ball Arena.
The Lakers shot 50% from the field and had only nine turnovers, compared to 20 the Nuggets posted. Also, the purple and gold had four players with 20+ points, with Luka leading the way scoring 32 and having 10 boards. LBJ had 25, Austin Reaves 23, and Rui Hachimura 21.
Mavericks vs. Lakers Head to Head
There was only one game between the Mavs and the LAL this season. It was in Texas and the hosts won 118-97.
Check out: Chicago Bulls vs. Philadelphia 76ers Preview, Odds, Prediction (Feb 24)
Mavericks vs. Lakers Predictions
Mavs are in problems with tall players, and this will be a gift the Lakers won’t hesitate to use. Our pick is Lakers -8.
- Free NBA picks: Lakers -8
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