Lakers vs Mavericks Prediction and NBA Tips - 18 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 18, 2024, 1:35AM | Published: Jan 16, 2024, 8:01PM
The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Dallas Mavericks in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, beginning at 12:30pm AEDT.
With the likes of Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Austin Reaves, the Lakers are up against a Mavericks side that includes Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and Tim Hardaway.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Lakers vs Mavericks game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Lakers vs Mavericks
Based on detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's LA Lakers-Dallas NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Lakers a 61% chance of beating the Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena.
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Lakers vs Mavericks: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Crypto.com Arena are listed here:
- Head to Head: Lakers $1.70, Mavericks $2.42
- Line: Lakers -3 ($1.94), Mavericks +3 ($1.98)
- Total (Over/Under 244.5 Points): Over $1.96, Under $2.00
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Lakers at $1.70 and the Mavericks at $2.42.
The Lakers are listed as 3-point favourites against the Mavericks, with odds of $1.94 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Mavericks (+3) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.98.
The Over/Under for Lakers vs Mavericks is set at 244.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.96 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Lakers (-3) have a 51% chance of covering the line, while the 244.5-point Over/Under has a 57% chance of staying Under.
The best site for placing bets on the Lakers vs Mavericks game is Betfair, where you are able to bet against other NBA fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Lakers vs Mavericks: Best Bets
- Head to Head: LA Lakers at $1.70 with Betfair (61% probability)
- Line: Lakers -3 at $1.94 with Betfair (51% probability)
- Total Points: Under 244.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (57% probability) 🔥
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Lakers vs Mavericks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday has the Lakers winning 122-118.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Lakers vs Mavericks: Player Props
Looking for Lakers vs Mavericks player props? Stats Insider uses the best data available to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Anthony Davis is expected to lead the Lakers with 29 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists, while Luka Doncic is projected to have 38 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists for the Mavericks.
Lakers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | 29 | 12 | 4 |
| LeBron James | 24 | 8 | 8 |
| Austin Reaves | 18 | 5 | 6 |
| D'Angelo Russell | 15 | 3 | 7 |
| Taurean Prince | 12 | 3 | 2 |
Mavericks Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | 38 | 9 | 9 |
| Kyrie Irving | 34 | 6 | 6 |
| Tim Hardaway | 18 | 4 | 2 |
| Derrick Jones | 12 | 5 | 1 |
| Dereck Lively | 9 | 9 | 2 |
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Lakers vs Mavericks: Preview
The NBA game between the Lakers and Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to begin at 12:30pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks
- Date: Thursday 18 January 2024
- Time: 12:30pm AEDT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our LA Lakers vs Dallas predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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