Los Angeles Lakers at Dallas Mavericks Best Bet – 1/7/2025

• Date: January 7, 2025
• Venue: American Airlines Center

Betting Odds

Los Angeles Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks Win Probabilities

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Los Angeles Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview

On January 2, 2024, the Los Angeles Lakers (20-15) will face off against the Dallas Mavericks (20-16) at 7:30 PM ET in the American Airlines Center. This matchup presents an intriguing clash, particularly as the Mavericks are coming off a back-to-back, having played just 24 hours prior. The grueling schedule may hinder their performance against a Lakers team that has been relatively strong, winning 17 of their last 30 games.

Despite playing on the road, the Lakers enter as favorites, with a spread of -6.5. The Moneyline reflects this sentiment as well, with the Lakers at -245 and the Mavericks at +205. Based on the odds, the Lakers have an implied win probability of 68%, while the Mavericks sit at a 32% chance. This stark contrast in momentum and rest days could significantly impact the outcome.

The Mavericks have struggled recently, suffering five consecutive losses, including a tough defeat to the Memphis Grizzlies, 119-104. In contrast, the Lakers come into this game looking to bounce back from a narrow loss against the Houston Rockets, 119-115.

For those considering player prop bets, Dereck Lively II's Points and Rebounds market has garnered attention. The prop total opened at Over 18.5 Points and Rebounds and has since climbed to 19.5, indicating interest from sharp bettors on the Over.

As the teams prepare to clash, the Lakers aim to capitalize on the Mavericks' fatigue while the Mavericks strive to snap their losing streak. The outcome could hinge on the effectiveness of both teams' key players and the impact of fatigue on the Mavericks.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction

Final Score: Los Angeles Lakers 112.82 vs Dallas Mavericks 102.97

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