Mavericks vs. Lakers Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for April 5

Mavericks vs. Lakers Game Info

• Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: American Airlines Center -- Dallas, Texas
• Coverage: NBC/Peacock

The Dallas Mavericks (24-53) host the Los Angeles Lakers (50-27) after losing 14 home games in a row. The Lakers are favored by 6.5 points in the matchup, which begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 5, 2026. The matchup has a point total of 235.5.

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: Lakers win (64.1%)

Mavericks vs. Lakers Betting Trends

• The Lakers have registered a 42-34-1 record against the spread this season.
• In the Mavericks' 77 games this year, they have 32 wins against the spread.
• Games involving the Lakers have hit the over 40 times this season.
• Mavericks games this year have hit the over 46.8% of the time (36 out of 77 games with a set point total).
• Los Angeles has done a better job covering the spread at home (22-15-1) than it has in road affairs (20-19-0).
• The Lakers have eclipsed the over/under more consistently when playing at home, hitting the over in 22 of 38 home matchups (57.9%). In away games, they have hit the over in 18 of 39 games (46.2%).
• This season, Dallas is 17-21-1 at home against the spread (.436 winning percentage). Away, it is 15-23-0 ATS (.395).
• In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Mavericks' games have finished above the over/under at home (53.8%, 21 of 39) than away (39.5%, 15 of 38).

Lakers Leaders

• LeBron James averages 20.6 points, 6 boards and 6.9 assists, shooting 51.1% from the field and 31.3% from downtown, with 1.3 made 3-pointers per game.
• Austin Reaves is averaging 23.3 points, 4.7 boards and 5.5 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
• Deandre Ayton averages 12.4 points, 8.2 boards and 0.8 assists.
• Jake LaRavia is averaging 8.3 points, 3.9 boards and 1.8 assists.
• Marcus Smart is averaging 9.5 points, 2.8 boards and 2.8 assists.

Mavericks Leaders

• Cooper Flagg averages 20.8 points for the Mavericks, plus 6.6 rebounds and 4.5 assists.
• The Mavericks receive 15.4 points per game from Naji Marshall, plus 4.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists.
• P.J. Washington's numbers on the season are 14.1 points, 7.1 boards and 1.8 assists per game. He is making 44.8% of his shots from the floor and 32% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.3 treys.
• The Mavericks receive 13 points per game from Brandon Williams, plus 2.9 boards and 3.9 assists.
• Per game, Max Christie gives the Mavericks 12.2 points, 3.3 boards and 2 assists, plus 0.6 steals and 0.3 blocks.

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