{"id":648962,"date":"2026-01-24T09:14:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T08:14:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=648962"},"modified":"2026-01-24T09:14:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T08:14:20","slug":"en-nba-lakers-vs-mavericks-predictions-odds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/en-nba-lakers-vs-mavericks-predictions-odds\/","title":{"rendered":"Lakers vs. Mavericks Prediction, Odds &amp; How to Watch \u2013 Saturday, January 24"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Dallas Mavericks (19&ndash;26) look to extend their three&#8209;game home winning streak when they host the Los Angeles Lakers (26&ndash;17) at the American Airlines Center. The Lakers enter as 4.5&#8209;point favorites, with the total set at 234.5 points. Dallas has been strong ATS recently, covering in four straight contests, while Los Angeles has struggled against the spread, going 4&ndash;6 in its last 10.<\/p><p>Luka Doncic continues to put up MVP&#8209;level numbers, averaging 33.4 points per game for the Lakers, while the Mavericks are shorthanded with Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively II sidelined. The Lakers, led by LeBron James, have been efficient offensively, shooting nearly 50% from the field, but they&rsquo;ve been inconsistent defensively.<\/p><p>With both teams hovering around the middle of the Western Conference standings, this matchup carries weight for playoff positioning. Bettors will weigh whether Dallas&rsquo; home form and ATS streak can offset Los Angeles&rsquo; firepower, or if the Lakers&rsquo; efficiency will prove too much.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Bet for Lakers vs. Mavericks<\/h2><p><strong>Best Bet: Mavericks <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-Draftkings-Sportsbook\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"+4.5 (-110) at DraftKings (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+4.5 (-110) at DraftKings<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>Dallas has been one of the league&rsquo;s most reliable teams ATS when catching points, posting a 13&ndash;6 record as underdogs of 4.5 or more. Their recent form is encouraging, with four straight covers and a 7&ndash;3 overall record in their last 10 games. Thier scoring and playmaking give Dallas a chance to keep pace with Los Angeles, even without Kyrie Irving.<\/p><p>The Lakers average 116 points per game, nearly identical to Dallas&rsquo; defensive average of 116.6, suggesting this spread is tight. Los Angeles has gone over the total in 75% of home games but has struggled ATS on the road, where they are just 12&ndash;11. Dallas, meanwhile, has performed better ATS at home (14&ndash;10&ndash;1) than away.<\/p><p>With the Mavericks&rsquo; ability to shoot efficiently (47.4%), they are well&#8209;positioned to cover. The total of 234.5 feels inflated given both teams&rsquo; recent scoring averages (232 combined for Dallas, 230 for Los Angeles), making the under appealing, but the best bet remains Dallas +4.5.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Same&#8209;Game Parlay Picks<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3&#8209;Leg SGP (Safer)<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mavericks +4.5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Luka Doncic 30+ points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Game total Under 234.5<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>Combined Odds: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"+240 (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+240<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>This parlay leans into Dallas&rsquo; ATS strength and Doncic&rsquo;s scoring consistency. The under correlates with both teams&rsquo; recent scoring averages falling below the line, creating a safer, balanced parlay.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Longshot SGP<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mavericks +4.5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LeBron James 20+ points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooper Flagg 15+ points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lakers Under 115.5 points<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>Combined Odds: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"+750 (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+750<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>This longshot ties together Dallas&rsquo; cover with LeBron&rsquo;s steady scoring and Flagg&rsquo;s emerging role. If the Lakers&rsquo; offense stalls below 116, Dallas&rsquo; chances of covering improve significantly, creating a high&#8209;value payout.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lakers vs. Mavericks Odds &amp; Top Player Props<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Main Odds Table<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Team<\/th><th>Spread<\/th><th>Moneyline<\/th><th>Total<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Lakers<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">-4.5 (-106)<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">-175<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">O 234.5 (-105)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mavs<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">+4.5 (-114)<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">+145<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">U 234.5 (-115)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p><em>The above odds are <\/em><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>sourced from FanDuel<\/a><\/em><\/strong><em>.<\/em><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Player Props<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Luka Doncic points O\/U 33.5 (<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">-110<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LeBron James points O\/U 22.5 (<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">-115<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooper Flagg points O\/U 18.5 (<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">+100<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>Odds updated: January 24, 2026 &ndash; 12:00 p.m. ET. 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Thiero<\/td><td>Knee<\/td><td>Out<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lakers<\/td><td>Austin Reaves<\/td><td>Calf<\/td><td>Out<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mavericks<\/td><td>Dereck Lively II<\/td><td>Foot<\/td><td>Out For Season<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mavericks<\/td><td>Dante Exum<\/td><td>Knee<\/td><td>Out For Season<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mavericks<\/td><td>Moussa Cisse<\/td><td>Illness<\/td><td>Questionable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mavericks<\/td><td>Anthony Davis<\/td><td>Hand<\/td><td>Out<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mavericks<\/td><td>Kyrie Irving<\/td><td>Knee<\/td><td>Out<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mavericks<\/td><td>Daniel Gafford<\/td><td>Ankle<\/td><td>Probable<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What time is Lakers vs. Mavericks?<\/h3><p>The Lakers vs. Mavericks game tips off at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 24, 2026.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is Lakers vs. Mavericks being played?<\/h3><p>The game will be played at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.<\/p><h3 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