The Lakers will play the Mavericks on Tuesday, December 12th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2023-24 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks set for Tuesday, December 12th, 2023. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 94.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Dallas Mavericks is 95.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 4-7 record as an away team. That standing puts them 5th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Dallas Mavericks - The Dallas Mavericks start this matchup with a 6-4 record as a home team. They now rank 6th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 18th (113.1) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Dallas Mavericks stand at 6th averaging 119.9 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 112.0 points against the Los Angeles Lakers, ranking them 20th in the league. The Dallas Mavericks currently rank 10th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 116.5 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Los Angeles Lakers have notched a 4-2 Western Pacific Division division record, while the Dallas Mavericks possess a 5-2 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Los Angeles Lakers have a 14-9 overall record, while the Dallas Mavericks have a 14-8 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arr, ye scurvy landlubbers! The Lakers be sailin' into Dallas...
The Mavericks' arena be a raucous den of rowdy fans...
The Lakers be standin' at 14-9 while the Mavericks be at 14-8...
The Lakers be holdin' a 4-2 division record, while the Mavericks be at 5-2...
The Lakers be averagin' 113.1 points per game, while the Mavericks be at 119.9...
Arr, see you courtside at today's game, ye scallywags...
Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets...
And look at this game's prop bets below, if ye dare...
Best Lakers at Mavericks Odds
| Underdog Dallas Mavericks | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Dallas Mavericks | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Los Angeles Lakers are -3.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Dallas Mavericks are +3.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 230.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 230.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Lakers are the -185 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Dallas Mavericks are the +150 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Lakers
Mavericks
12/12/23 7:40pm EST | -3.5 -115+3.5 -105 |
Underdog Dallas Mavericks - Dallas Mavericks bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +3.5 Dallas Mavericks underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -3.5 Los Angeles Lakers favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Los Angeles Lakers at Dallas Mavericks Prop Bets
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Lakers
Mavericks
Game to Overtime
12/12/23 7:40pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Mavericks
Team Total Points
LAL at DAL 12/12/23 7:40pm EST | 113.5 o -115113.5 u -110Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
LAL at DAL 12/12/23 7:40pm EST | 117.5 o -115117.5 u -110Bet |
Anthony Davis
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 12/12/23 7:40pm EST | 26.5 o -10526.5 u -130Bet |
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Cam Reddish
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 12/12/23 7:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1358.5 u +100Bet |
D'Angelo Russell
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 12/12/23 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o -11015.5 u -120Bet |
LeBron James
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 12/12/23 7:40pm EST | 27.5 o -10527.5 u -125Bet |
Luka Doncic
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 12/12/23 7:40pm EST | 33.5 o +10033.5 u -135Bet |
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Taurean Prince
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 12/12/23 7:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1058.5 u -125Bet |
Anthony Davis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at DAL 12/12/23 7:40pm EST | 44.5 o +11044.5 u -150Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at DAL 12/12/23 7:40pm EST | 24.5 o -12024.5 u -110Bet |
Cam Reddish
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at DAL 12/12/23 7:40pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -125Bet |
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D'Angelo Russell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at DAL 12/12/23 7:40pm EST | 24.5 o -12524.5 u -110Bet |
LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at DAL 12/12/23 7:40pm EST | 42.5 o +10542.5 u -140Bet |
Luka Doncic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at DAL 12/12/23 7:40pm EST | 51.5 o -12051.5 u -110Bet |
Taurean Prince
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at DAL 12/12/23 7:40pm EST | 12.5 o -12012.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| y - Dallas Mavericks | 50 | 32 | 0.610 | +14.0 | 25-16 | 25-16 | 11-5 | 31-21 | 117.9 | 115.6 | +2.3 | L2 | 7-3 |
| xp - Los Angeles Lakers | 47 | 35 | 0.573 | +17.0 | 28-14 | 19-21 | 7-10 | 27-25 | 118.0 | 117.4 | +0.6 | W2 | 7-3 |
Los Angeles Lakers & Dallas Mavericks Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Los Angeles Lakers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Lakers | +2200 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Mavericks | +1000 Bet |
Los Angeles Lakers & Dallas Mavericks Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Los Angeles Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, December 12th, 2023 at 7:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Los Angeles Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Los Angeles Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.