Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers 1/12/2023 Odds, Free Picks and Betting Tips
The Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers will face off in a highly-anticipated match at the Crypto.com Arena in downtown LA, California on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 10:00 PM (EDT). With a record of 23-19, the Mavericks currently hold the third spot in the Southwest Division. However, the team will be looking to bounce back from two consecutive losses, including a 101-113 defeat against the LA Clippers. SF Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with a strong performance of 43 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, and 2 steals. SG Tim Hardaway added 16 points and 4 rebounds to the score while PG Spencer Dinwiddie contributed 13 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds, and 2 blocks.
The Mavericks shot just 43 percent from the field and 12 of 38 from the 3-point line as they got off to a terrible start. The LA Clippers outscored the Mavs by 38-22 in the second quarter to fall behind by as many as 23 points, before they made a run in the third quarter to get as close as nine points at one stage. Center Christian Wood had a forgettable night as he finished with just 12 points on two of seven shooting, while SG Reggie Bullock finished with just six points on two of eight shooting.
- The Dallas Mavericks are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 matches with the LA Lakers.
- Dallas is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against the Los Angeles Lakers.
- The Mavericks are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games on the road.
Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers 1/12/2023 Odds, Free Picks and Betting Tips
Meanwhile, The Los Angeles Lakers currently sit in fifth place in the Pacific Division with a record of 19-22 and will look to rebound from their loss to the Denver Nuggets 109-122. The team ended its six-game winning streak. PG Russell Westbrook put up a strong performance with 25 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, and 1 steal. Thomas Bryant contributed 17 points, 10 rebounds, and a steal while PG Dennis Schroder added 14 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals.
The Los Angeles Lakers have been in good form, winning six of their last eight games, but they will aim to bounce back after a loss to the Nuggets in a road game. The Lakers struggled from the start, trailing by 14 points at halftime, and as many as 20 points in the second half. Schroder had an off-night, shooting 3-13 from the field, and 0-5 from the 3-point line.
- The LA Lakers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home.
- The total stayed UNDER in 6 of the Lakers’ last 7 games at home against Dallas.
- The total went OVER in 4 of the LA’s last 5 games against an opponent in the West.
Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers. The NBA pick for this game is the Dallas Mavericks. Dallas is looking to put a stop to its losing skid in this road encounter. Dallas covered the number in each of their last five matches against the Lakers. The Mavs are 5-0-1 ATS in their last six games and it is also 5-1 SU against Los Angeles. The Dallas Mavericks will win on the road with a predicted score of 111-106.
NBA Starting Time: 10:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
Date: Thursday, January 12, 2023
TV: ESPN+
NBA Odds: Dallas Mavericks -3.5
NBA Totals: 230