NBA : Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers Odds & Prediction

Game Info: February 25, 2025 10:00PM EST @ Crypto.com Arena

The Dallas side has shown glimpses of brilliance and suffered a tough defeat, meanwhile the Lakers have consolidated some really good wins with frustrating setbacks. The last games favored the Mavericks but the Lakers will have the home fans on their side. The game means, therefore, a chance for both of these teams to cement their identity and grab some momentum. The game promises a lot of excitement – with different styles coming into play and some key players potentially making an impact.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Mavericks 4.09 , Lakers 1.25

Spread: Mavericks +9.5 , Lakers -9.5

Over/Under: 233

Team Recent Performance

Dallas Mavericks

On February 24, the Golden State beat them up badly as they lost by 102 points to 126. They were underdogs on the scoreboard at 9.5 but still could not make the cover and completed a total under 228.5. On February 22, New Orleans had lost a match against them with a score of 103-111, while the former were 5.5 point favorites, thus covering the spread with the totals remaining within 235. They also won the match against Miami on February 14 with a score of 118-113 as 3 points underdogs, both covering and hitting the over on 218.5. On February 13, they got by Golden State 111-107; the score for them was also 7.5-point underdogs making cover-ing again while under a total of 234.5 points. They lost a close contest to Sacramento, 128-129, on February 11. They covered as underdogs of 1.5 points, while the total was over 239.5.

Los Angeles Lakers

On February 23, they achieved a solid 123-100 victory against Denver while being +6.5 underdogs, having thus covered the spread with ease and the total staying under 244. On February 21, they defeated Portland 110-102 while being 2-point favorites, thus covering yet again, and the total stayed under 226. On February 20, they suffered an unexpected 97-100 loss to Charlotte as 13-point favorites, failing on the cover and the total going under 231. On February 13, they went down to Utah 119-131 as 9-point underdogs, failing to cover the spread as the total went over 236. On February 11, they bounced back to beat Utah 132-113 as 12-point favorites, covering the spread with the total flying over 235.5.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

As a result, the Dallas Mavericks have continued to smite the Los Angeles Lakers while leading both the head-to-head record straight up and against the spread 8-2, as Lakers found themselves trailing 2-8 in both categories. The two teams have been under hitters as they each have 3-7 O/U records. Dallas averages 115.8 PPG against the Lakers’ 111.5 and leads at halftime as well: 61.9 to 52.7. They shoot almost the same from the field, with Dallas having 48.24% to the Lakers’ 47.01%. The Lakers have a bit of an edge in rebounding, 44.3 to 43.7, but the Mavericks have outscored them hugely in made three-point field goals: 164-of-421 to 105-of-322. On defense, the Lakers average more steals per game than the Mavericks (6.4 to 5.9).

Team Injuries Update

Dallas Mavericks

Dwight Powell (SF, hip) and Dereck Lively (C, ankle) are out. Caleb Martin (SF, hip) is questionable.

Los Angeles Lakers

Maxi Kleber (SF, foot) is out. Cam Reddish (SG, personal reasons) is doubtful. Rui Hachimura (SF, calf) is probable.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Los Angeles Lakers will win but the Dallas Mavericks will cover the spread with the total staying under 233.

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