The Los Angeles Lakers are in danger of missing the 2022 Playoffs. LeBron James and his teammates head to Dallas, Texas, on Tuesday night to close down their three-game series against the Mavericks, who hope to retain the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference. The stakes are huge in this duel, so letโs see whatโs the best Lakers vs Mavericks betting pick for Tuesday.ย ย ย
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Lakers vs Mavericks Betting Pick
This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 7:30 PM ET on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.
Why Bet The Mavericks:
โ Dallas is one of the best defensive teams in the NBA. The Mavs surrender 108.8 points per 100 possessions (6th in the league) on 33.8% shooting from beyond the 3-point line (tied-1st). In their last ten outings, theyโve yielded 112.9 points per 100 possessions (10th), while the Lakers have posted the third-worst defensive rating in the NBA over their previous ten outings (121.4).ย
โ The Mavericks arguably possess more depth than the Lakers, who are still missing Anthony Davis (ankle). LeBron James doesnโt get much help from his teammates, while Luka Doncic can count on a few guys to step up and power the Mavericks past their opponents. Keep your eyes on Jalen Brunson, Spencer Dinwiddie, and Reggie Bullock.ย
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โ Dallas aims for its fourth consecutive victory on the home court. The Mavs have dominated their rivals at home lately, going 16-4 straight up and 13-6-1 ATS in their previous 20 outings at American Airlines Center. On the other side, the Lakers are only 2-13 SU and 5-10 ATS in their last 15 showings on the road.ย
Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers started a three-game road trip with a 116-108 defeat at the New Orleans Pelicans last Sunday. LeBron James went off for 39 points, nine rebounds, and five assists, but it wasnโt enough, as the Lakers blew a massive 23-point lead. They surrendered 41 points in the third quarter and scored only 14 in the fourth.ย
Los Angeles continues to struggle despite LeBronโs terrific displays. Over his last ten outings, James has posted 36.0 points, 9.0 boards, and 6.4 assists a night. The Lakers are now sitting at the tenth spot of the Western Conference standings, only one game ahead of No. 11 San Antonio.ย
Dallas Mavericks
The Mavs returned to the winning track last Sunday. After losing at Minnesota 116-95 on Friday, Dallas defeated the Utah Jazz 114-100 to record its third victory in the last four contests. Luka Doncic led the charge with 32 points, ten rebounds, and five assists; Jalen Brunson had 22 points, ten boards, and five dimes, while Reggie Bullock added 23 points on 7-for-11 shooting from beyond the arc.ย
Doncic has averaged 28.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 7.0 assists through his last ten appearances. The Mavericks are the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference, a couple of games behind third-seeded Golden State and one game ahead of fifth-seeded Utah.