It’s week 12 of the NBA season and the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers face off at the American Airlines Center on Wednesday. Read our preview for the LA Lakers VS Dallas Mavericks.
The Mavericks sit in sixth place in the Western Conference, just behind the Lakers, who hold the fifth spot.
This showdown between Western Conference contenders promises to be an exciting battle.
Check out Match Plug’s provides the latest analysis and odds for the LA Lakers VS Dallas Maverick matchup.
Betting Preview for LA Lakers VS Dallas Mavericks
- Venue: Kia Center
- Date: Wednesday 26th February 2025
- Time: 04:00 AM
- Teams to play: LA Lakers VS Dallas Mavericks
- Odds as provided by 1XBet.
Betting On LA Lakers
- 1XBet Spread: -7.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 3.635
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 227.5
After a slow start in his first three games with the Lakers, Luka Doncic returned to his best in a dominant 123-100 win over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday.
His resurgence comes at the perfect time as the Lakers prepare to face his former team for the first time since he was traded in February.
Following two losses before and after the break, the Lakers have bounced back with consecutive wins, climbing to fourth in the Western Conference with games in hand on two of the teams ahead of them.
Betting On Dallas Mavericks
- 1XBet Spread: +7.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 1.383
- 1XBet Over/Under: Under 227.6
Currently sitting in eighth place with the joint-most games played in the conference, the Mavericks find themselves under pressure as teams around them begin to close the gap.
Their recent form on the road has been concerning, with just one win in their last five away games. However, they can take confidence from their strong record against Wednesday’s opponents, having won three of their last four meetings as the visiting team.
MatchPlug Prediction For LA Lakers VS Dallas Mavericks
With the Mavericks struggling with injuries and the Lakers nearing full strength, the home team holds a clear advantage heading into Wednesday’s matchup.
Our prediction for the Dallas Mavericks vs. The Los Angeles Lakers game is the Los Angeles Lakers to win.
Final Prediction: LA Lakers Spread
