Los Angeles Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Pick & Prediction 4/9/25
At 7:30 ET, the Lakers (-176) will take on the Mavericks (+147) in a Western Conference matchup. The Lakers are currently favored by 4 points and have a record of 48-31, which is good for 3rd in the West. The Mavericks are 10th in the conference and have lost their last 2 games.
This game will be played at the American Airlines Center in Dallas and can be seen on ESPN. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 227 points.
LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS DALLAS MAVERICKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Dallas Mavericks +4
This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, April 9th.
WHY BET THE DALLAS MAVERICKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 138-133 in favor of the Mavericks.
- Our projections have Anthony Davis finishing with 25 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists.
- From the field, we have the Mavericks finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.5% and knocking down 12 threes.
Is a Win at Dallas Possible for the Lakers?
The Lakers dropped to 48-31 on the season after a 136-120 road loss to the Thunder on Tuesday. L.A. entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 16 points. The total score of 256 points exceeded the O/U line of 230 by 26 points.
After a 43-43 tie in the 1st quarter, the Thunder went on a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 54-52 to 64-52. The Lakers fought back in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Thunder 26-17, but Oklahoma City dominated the 4th quarter, outscoring L.A. 39-22 to seal the win.
In their 136-120 loss to the Thunder, the Lakers hit 18 threes at a 45% clip, though their overall shooting was just 46.2%. LeBron James led with 28 points, while Austin Reaves added 24 and Luka Dončić chipped in 23.
Reaves scored 15 of his 24 points in the 1st quarter, and Dončić added 11 in the opening period. Dorian Finney-Smith also contributed 9 of his 12 points in the 1st quarter.
The Lakers struggled defensively against the Thunder, giving up 136 points on 50% shooting. They allowed 43 points in the 1st quarter and 39 in the 4th, despite a strong 3rd quarter where they held the Thunder to 17 points.
From beyond the arc, the Thunder hit 18 threes at a 48% clip. The Lakers sent the Thunder to the line 20 times, where they made 14 free throws. Defensively, the Lakers recorded 2 steals and 6 blocks.
Will Dallas Make it Happen at Home?
The Mavericks fell to 38-41 on the season after a 135-104 road loss to the Clippers on Saturday. Dallas entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 31 points. The total points for the game reached 239, surpassing the O/U line of 221.5 by 17.5 points.
Dallas got off to a rough start, as the Clippers went on a 12-0 run early in the game. Although the Mavericks won the 2nd quarter 31-28, the Clippers pulled away in the 3rd, outscoring Dallas 44-30. Heading into the 4th quarter, the Mavericks trailed 105-82 and were outscored 30-22 in the final period.
In their 135-104 loss to the Clippers, the Mavericks shot just 43.6% from the field and struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 7 threes at a 25.9% clip. Anthony Davis led the way with 27 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 42.1% from the floor.
Kai Jones was perfect from the field, adding 18 points and 7 rebounds, while Klay Thompson contributed 14 points, knocking down 4 threes at a 50% rate. Davis scored 11 points in the 1st quarter, while Jones added 6 points in the 4th.
The Mavericks struggled defensively against the Clippers, allowing 135 points on 56% shooting in Saturday’s loss. Their toughest stretch came in the 3rd quarter, where they gave up 44 points. Dallas allowed 33 points in the 1st quarter, 28 in the 2nd, and 30 in the 4th.
From beyond the arc, the Mavericks limited the Clippers to 11 made threes on 39% shooting. Dallas sent the Clippers to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 16. The Mavericks recorded 31 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and added 5 steals and 8 blocks.