Superstars collide as LeBron James and Luka Doncic face off in Los Angeles. Read on for our Dallas Mavericks-Los Angeles Lakers NBA picks based on the top odds.
After reeling off seven straight wins, the Dallas Mavericks head to Los Angeles on a two-game skid. Dallas has lost three of four, and the team should be highly motivated at Crypto.com Arena. The Mavs defeated the Lakers 124-115 on Christmas Day and will look to make it two in a row against the purple and gold.
The Los Angeles Lakers had a five-game winning streak snapped by the Denver Nuggets in their last game out, and LeBron James will need to be the best player on the court if he hopes to guide Los Angeles to a win. The Lakers are still without Anthony Davis, and key reserves such as Austin Reaves and Lonnie Walker are on the sidelines.
Here is our best Mavericks vs. Lakers NBA pick (odds via Caesars Sportsbook; pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale).