Mavericks vs. Lakers Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 24

Mavericks vs. Lakers Game Info

• Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
• Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: American Airlines Center -- Dallas, Texas
• Coverage: ABC

The Dallas Mavericks (19-26) will look to build on a four-game winning streak when they host the Los Angeles Lakers (26-17) on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at American Airlines Center as 4-point underdogs. The contest airs at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC. The matchup's over/under is set at 233.5.

Mavericks vs. Lakers Odds & Spread

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Mavericks vs. Lakers Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Mavericks win (50.6%)

Mavericks vs. Lakers Betting Trends

• The Lakers have covered the spread 22 times this season (22-20-1).
• Against the spread, the Mavericks are 20-24-1 this year.
• This season, Lakers games have hit the over 25 times out of 45 chances.
• Mavericks games this season have gone over the total in 22 of 45 opportunities (48.9%).
• Los Angeles has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered 10 times in 20 games when playing at home, and it has covered 12 times in 23 games on the road.
• When playing at home, the Lakers exceed the over/under 75% of the time (15 of 20 games). They've hit the over in 43.5% of away games (10 of 23 contests).
• This year, Dallas is 14-10-1 at home against the spread (.560 winning percentage). On the road, it is 6-14-0 ATS (.300).
• Mavericks games have finished above the over/under more often at home (13 times out of 25) than away (nine of 20) this season.

Lakers Leaders

• Luka Doncic's numbers on the season are 33.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.7 assists per contest, shooting 46.5% from the floor and 33.3% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3.4 made treys (sixth in league).
• LeBron James averages 22.5 points, 6 boards and 6.9 assists.
• Deandre Ayton is averaging 13.7 points, 8.7 rebounds and 0.8 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.7 steals and 1 block.
• Jake Laravia is averaging 9.5 points, 2 assists and 4.2 boards.
• Marcus Smart averages 10 points, 3 rebounds and 2.9 assists, shooting 40.7% from the field and 32.4% from downtown, with 1.6 made treys per game.

Mavericks Leaders

• Cooper Flagg is averaging 18.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists for the Mavericks.
• Naji Marshall averages 14.5 points, 4.7 boards and 3 assists. He is also sinking 54.8% of his shots from the floor.
• The Mavericks are getting 14.5 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game from P.J. Washington.
• The Mavericks are receiving 13 points, 3.5 boards and 2.2 assists per game from Max Christie.
• Per game, Brandon Williams gives the Mavericks 12.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists, plus 1.1 steals and 0.2 blocks.

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