Mavericks vs Lakers Prediction and Odds

Mavericks vs Lakers Prediction and Odds: Los Angeles Lakers is predicted to win against the Dallas Mavericks as per the latest prediction.

The Dallas Mavericks gear up to clash with the Los Angeles Lakers at the Crypto.com Arena. With both teams hitting their 15th game of the season, the stakes are high. The Mavericks, currently holding the 4th spot in the Western Conference with 9 wins and 5 losses, face off against the 6th-seeded Lakers, boasting 8 wins and 6 losses.

As hosts, the Lakers step onto their home court as favorites, setting the stage for an intense battle. It’s a first-time encounter this season between these powerhouses, with the Mavericks riding a wave of confidence, having claimed victory in their last two matchups against the Lakers.

Mavericks vs Lakers Prediction and Odds: Home-Away Stats

The LA Lakers have won 4 of their last 5 home games.

They emerged victorious against the Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, Portland Trail Blazers, and LA Clippers, with their sole defeat occurring at the hands of the Sacramento Kings.

In the last 5 home games

• The LA Lakers scored 119.0 points per game.
• The LA Lakers conceded 114.2 points per game.
• Number of games that ended with a difference of 3 points or less: 1
• Number of games that ended with a difference of 4-10 points: 2
• Number of games that ended with a difference of more than 10 points: 2

The Dallas Mavericks have won 3 of their 4 home games this season.

They managed to secure victories against teams such as the Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, and Brooklyn Nets. Their only defeat came at the hands of the Toronto Raptors.

In the home games

• The Dallas Mavericks scored 119.75 points per game.
• The Dallas Mavericks conceded 117.5 points per game.
• Number of games that ended with a difference of 3 points or less: 0
• Number of games that ended with a difference of 4-10 points: 2
• Number of games that ended with a difference of more than 10 points: 2

Mavericks vs Lakers Prediction and Odds: Offense and Defense

Offense

• The Dallas Mavericks are playing with an average of 120.1 points per game, with a solid 48.0% field goal success rate, a 39.7% success rate in three-pointers, and a 73.5% success rate in free throws. Their impressive performance has earned them an Adjusted Offensive Rating of 115.6, ranking them 3rd in the league.
• The Los Angeles Lakers have sustained an average of 112.4 points per game, demonstrating a 48.7% accuracy in field goal shooting and a 34.8% proficiency in three-point shooting. Their free throw rate stands at 76.5%. In terms of offensive rankings, the Lakers currently sit in the 15th position, boasting an Adjusted Offensive Rating of 113.2.

Defense

• Opponents facing the Dallas Mavericks have been averaging 115.8 points per game. These opposing teams have displayed a high level of efficiency with a 49.1% success rate in field goals and a 35.8% success rate from beyond the three-point line against the Mavericks. The Mavs have been averaging 45.1 rebounds, 8.0 steals, and 4.0 blocks per game. Defensively, the Mavericks are ranked 24th in the league, with an Adjusted Defensive Rating of 114.0.
• The Los Angeles Lakers are conceding an average of 112.4 points per game to their opponents, with teams facing the Lakers achieving a 48.7% success rate in field goal shooting and a 34.8% accuracy from beyond the three-point line. The Lakers, on the other hand, are averaging 43.6 rebounds per game, along with 7.9 steals and 6.8 blocks per game. Positioned at 20th among all teams, Los Angeles possesses an Adjusted Defensive Rating of 113.9.

Lakers vs Cavaliers Prediction and Odds: Head-to-Head Stats

In the regular season, the Lakers and the Cleveland Cavaliers have squared off 121 times, with the Lakers clinching victory in 68 games compared to the Cavaliers’ 53 wins. Over their last five matchups, the Cavaliers secured two wins while the Lakers emerged victorious in three games. Notably, the most recent encounters saw the Cleveland Cavaliers triumphing in both instances.

Cavaliers vs Lakers Prediction and Odds: Players to Watch Out

LA Lakers

LeBron James (Small Forward)

Points Per Game: 26.4 | Rebounds Per Game: 8.2 | Assists Per Game: 6.5

Anthony Davis (Power Forward)

Points Per Game: 22.0 | Rebounds Per Game: 11.7 | Blocks Per Game: 3.3

D’Angelo Russell (Point Guard)

Points Per Game: 17.4 | Assists Per Game: 6.2 | Rebounds Per Game: 3.5

Dallas Mavericks

Luca Doncic (Point Guard)

Points Per Game: 31.5 | Rebounds Per Game: 9.3 | Assists Per Game: 8.8

Kyrie Irving (Point Guard)

Points Per Game: 20.3 | Assists Per Game: 7.3 | Steals Per Game: 1.5

Tim Hardaway Jr. (Small Forward)

Points Per Game: 18.0 | Rebounds Per Game: 3.9 | Assists Per Game: 1.4

Cavaliers vs Lakers Winner Prediction

• Home Advantage: Lakers
• Momentum Advantage: Lakers
• Offensive Advantage: Parity
• Defensive Advantage: Lakers
• Overall: Lakers to win