Mavericks vs Lakers Prediction, Picks & Player Props (3/17)

The Dallas Mavericks roll into Los Angeles to take on Anthony Davis and the Lakers in a Friday Night St. Patrick’s Day showdown in Crypto.com Arena.

It is a Western conference clash between the 8 and 9 seed right now, and every game means just that much more this time of year.

Late one in Los Angeles!

Tune in tomorrow at 9:30PM CT on @BallySportsSW and @NBATV as we take on the @Lakers!#MFFL pic.twitter.com/JliKN4UL4T

— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) March 17, 2023

Both of these teams need to pick up some big wins down the home stretch, so who will find some St. Patty’s day luck tonight?

Keep reading for everything you need to know on how to watch and bet on this fun one in the NBA tonight!

Let’s dive in…

Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers

• Game Date and Time: Friday, March 17th, 2023. 10:30 PM EST
• Game Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
• Where to Watch: NBA TV

Spread

• Mavericks +4.5 (-110)
• Lakers -4.5 (-110)

MoneyLine

• Mavericks (+165)
• Lakers (-195)

Total

• Over 228 (-110)
• Under 228 (-110)

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Mavericks vs Lakers Betting Stats and Picks

Betting Records

Dallas Mavericks Last 5 Games

Los Angeles Lakers Last 5 Games

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Prediction

We are in for a good one tonight in the City of Angels as the Lakers look to continue to climb in the West and further solidify their place in the playoffs.

The Lakers are 6-4 in their last 10 games and have climbed into 9th in the West and have done it without LeBron James.

Anthony Davis and D’Angelo Russell have been fantastic to lead the Lakers and carry them in this stretch with the King sidelined.

Anthony Davis’ efficiency and tenacity has helped the Lakers climb back into playoff contention. (via @johnschuhmann)

Read more and watch Mavs/Lakers tonight at 10:30pm/et on NBATV!

📲 https://t.co/VHKnLVIL1w pic.twitter.com/zpzMgGswKd

— NBA (@NBA) March 17, 2023

Davis didn’t suit up in the Lakers last loss to the Rockets, and gets a chance to dominate the Mavericks tonight, at home, and I think he does.

But more on that in a bit so keep reading 😉

As for the Mavericks, it is looking like Dallas will be without Luka Doncic yet again tonight but he is likely to return Monday from his thigh injury.

Luka Dončić spoke after the Mavs shootaround this morning in Santa Monica. While he remains out for tonight’s game at the Lakers (930p CDT, BSSW) he said “hopefully” with regard to playing Monday in Memphis.

— Mark Followill (@MFollowill) March 17, 2023

As for Kyrie Irving, he participated in shoot around just minutes ago as of this writing but his status for this game won’t be known until pre-game.

That obviously makes this game harder to read, as Kyrie’s involvement would make a difference for this Mavericks team.

They have hit a bit of a skid and are 4-6 in their last 10 so a win tonight in LA would be massive.

But Kyrie or not, I don’t think they get it tonight.

I love the Lakers in this matchup, especially with a fresh Davis and a hot D’Angelo Russell. I think the Lakers come out firing and get the job done at home and cover the spread.

Best Bet

Lakers -4 (-112) BetOnline

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Player Prop of the Game

Anthony Davis o27.5 Points (-109) Bovada Sportsbook

I told you we would get back to Davis and here we are 😉

I love this matchup for the big man tonight. Davis has 28+ points in 6 of his last 8 games.

Davis had 30 points when the Lakers beat the Mavericks at the end of February and that was with LeBron in the lineup.

The Mavericks allow the 2nd highest field goal percentage to Centers and Davis is a big matchup problem for the Mavs.

The Lakers will exploit it all night long and Davis will lead the Lakers to a big win at home.

Bonus: Davis 30+ points (+120)

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