Dallas Mavericks @ Los Angeles Lakers - Prediction, Preview, and Odds

When: Tuesday, March 1st, 2022 at 10:00pm E.T.

Where: Crypto Arena, Los Angeles, CA.

How: NBA League Pass.

Spread: Mavericks -5.5.

Total: 216.5.

Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Mavericks Spotlight

The Dallas Mavericks are coming off a stunning upset over the Warriors as they needed a 26-1 run in the fourth quarter to rally and get the victory. Offensively on the road, the Mavericks rank 20th in points per game, 12th in field goal percentage, and 18th in 3-point shooting. Defensively on the road, the Mavericks rank 5th in points allowed, 16th in field goal percentage, 20th in 3-point shooting, and 10th in rebounding. 

Lakers Spotlight

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to spiral dropping their second-straight game, while losing five of their last six games. Offensively at home, the Lakers rank 12th in points per game, 11th in field goal percentage, and 24th in 3-point shooting. Defensively at home, the Lakers rank 26th in points allowed, 16th in field goal percentage, 16th in 3-point shooting, and 28th in rebounding. 

Final Say

The focus will be on the total for this meeting where the under has been trending for both squads. The under is 4-1 in the Lakers last five games, while it is 6-2 in their last eight home games. As for the Mavericks the under is 6-3 in their last nine games, while it is 7-2 in their last nine versus a Pacific Division opponent. The under is also 4-1 in their last five meetings in Los Angeles. Both sides are going to be missing shooting/scoring power, which is why we will probably see a more grind-it-out type of matchup as evidenced by their last three meetings where they’ve combined for an average of 212 points per game. Roll with the total to stay under the threshold tonight.

Pick: Under 216.5 Total Points