The Dallas Mavericks (19-34) and Los Angeles Lakers (32-21) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 10:00 p.m. ET from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The game will broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video.
The Lakers are 7.5-point favorites over the Mavericks on the spread (Lakers -7.5), with the over/under set at 235.5 total points. Los Angeles is a -310 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Dallas is +250 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Mavericks vs. Lakers predictions and NBA picks for Thursday, February 12.
Mavericks vs Lakers Prediction, Picks
- Mavericks vs Lakers pick: Austin Reaves Over 30.5 Points & Assists (-115)
My Lakers vs. Mavericks best bet is on Austin Reaves to record over 30.5 points & assists. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Mavericks vs Lakers Odds
| Mavericks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+7.5 -112 | 235.5 -115o / -105u | +250 |
| Lakers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-7.5 -108 | 235.5 -115o / -105u | -310 |
Mavericks vs Lakers NBA Preview
The Lakers and Mavericks will square off at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Thursday night, and this is a fantastic matchup for Austin Reaves heading into the All-Star break.
Reaves should get plenty of playing time and usage in this game with Luka Doncic already ruled out for tonight.
Sure, I have some concerns regarding a potential blowout with the spread currently sitting at Los Angeles -7.5.
However, the Lakers can't really stop anyone defensively either.
So, we very well may see an up-and-down high scoring affair between these two teams in this spot.
Mavericks vs Lakers Predictions, Betting Analysis
The Mavericks' defense is an absolute sieve to lead guards, and Reaves should crush in this matchup coming off some far more difficult spots against the Suns, Warriors, and Thunder.
Additionally, Reaves' minutes restriction appears to be slowly loosening, considering he managed to log 30 minutes of action last time out.
So, let's back Reaves to clear 30.5 points + assists against Dallas on Thursday night.
Pick: Austin Reaves Over 30.5 Points & Assists (-115)
Spread
I'm not betting either side of the spread in this game.
Moneyline
No play on the moneyline as well.
Over/Under
My Lakers vs. Mavericks betting prediction is on Austin Reaves to record over 30.5 points & assists.
Lakers vs Mavericks Betting Trends
