The Lakers will play the Mavericks on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025. 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 2024-25 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, January 7th, 2025. 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 90.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Dallas Mavericks is 92.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 8-10 record as an away team. That standing puts them 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Dallas Mavericks - The Dallas Mavericks start this matchup with a 10-6 record as a home team. They now rank 7th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 12th (112.3) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Dallas Mavericks stand at 8th averaging 116.7 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 113.9 points against the Los Angeles Lakers, ranking them 12th in the league. The Dallas Mavericks currently rank 16th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 112.1 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Los Angeles Lakers have notched a 6-2 Western Pacific Division division record, while the Dallas Mavericks possess a 4-2 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Los Angeles Lakers have a 20-15 overall record, while the Dallas Mavericks have a 20-15 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye landlubbers! The Lakers set sail for Dallas to plunder...the Mavericks' home court. The fans in Dallas be rowdy and ready to make some noise...
Both teams be standin' at 20-15 overall for the season. The Lakers lead the Western Pacific Division with a 6-2 record...while the Mavericks hold a 4-2 record in the Western Southwest Division.
The Lakers be scorin' an average of 112.3 points per game...while the Mavericks be notchin' up 116.7 points per game.
See you courtside at today's game, where the battle will rage...be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets...look at this game's prop bets below to place yer wagers...may the best team prevail, arrr!
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 -6.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Dallas Mavericks are +6.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 218.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 218.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Lakers are the -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Dallas Mavericks are the +200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
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Lakers
Mavericks
1/07/25 7:40pm EST | -6.5 -110+6.5 -110 |
Underdog Dallas Mavericks - Dallas Mavericks bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +6.5 Dallas Mavericks underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -6.5 Los Angeles Lakers favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Los Angeles Lakers at Dallas Mavericks Prop Bets
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Lakers
Mavericks
Game to Overtime
1/07/25 7:40pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Mavericks
Team Total Points
LAL at DAL 1/07/25 7:40pm EST | 105.5 o -120105.5 u -105Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
LAL at DAL 1/07/25 7:40pm EST | 112.5 o -120112.5 u -110Bet |
Anthony Davis
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 1/07/25 7:40pm EST | 25.5 o -12025.5 u -110Bet |
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Austin Reaves
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 1/07/25 7:40pm EST | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -120Bet |
Dalton Knecht
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 1/07/25 7:40pm EST | 7.5 o +1007.5 u -130Bet |
Dereck Lively II
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 1/07/25 7:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1209.5 u -110Bet |
Dorian Finney-Smith
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 1/07/25 7:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1206.5 u -115Bet |
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Jaden Hardy
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 1/07/25 7:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1609.5 u +120Bet |
Klay Thompson
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 1/07/25 7:40pm EST | 16.5 o -12016.5 u -110Bet |
LeBron James
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 1/07/25 7:40pm EST | 23.5 o -11023.5 u -120Bet |
Max Christie
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 1/07/25 7:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1358.5 u +100Bet |
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Naji Marshall
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 1/07/25 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o +10515.5 u -145Bet |
PJ Washington
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 1/07/25 7:40pm EST | 17.5 o +10517.5 u -140Bet |
Quentin Grimes
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 1/07/25 7:40pm EST | 12.5 o +10012.5 u -135Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 1/07/25 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o -13010.5 u -105Bet |
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Spencer Dinwiddie
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 1/07/25 7:40pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
Anthony Davis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at DAL 1/07/25 7:40pm EST | 42.5 o -12542.5 u -105Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at DAL 1/07/25 7:40pm EST | 32.5 o -12032.5 u -110Bet |
Dereck Lively II
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at DAL 1/07/25 7:40pm EST | 23.5 o -10523.5 u -130Bet |
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LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at DAL 1/07/25 7:40pm EST | 39.5 o -11039.5 u -120Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at DAL 1/07/25 7:40pm EST | 16.5 o -12016.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Los Angeles Lakers | 28 | 19 | 0.596 | +11.0 | 16-6 | 12-13 | 7-3 | 17-11 | 112.2 | 112.3 | -0.1 | W2 | 8-2 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 26 | 24 | 0.520 | +14.5 | 14-10 | 12-14 | 5-4 | 19-17 | 115.3 | 113.3 | +2.0 | L2 | 4-6 |
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 | +1400 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Mavericks | +3000 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:
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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, January 7th, 2025 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.