Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers Odds, Lines, Picks & Predictions – NBA, Mar. 01

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 01, 2022, 5:27 PM
  • The Mavericks (35-24) are -5.5 favorites vs. the Lakers (27-31)
  • Total (Over/Under): 216.5 points
  • Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 10:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on TNT

The Dallas Mavericks visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Los Angeles.

The Mavericks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

So far this NBA season, the Mavericks are 33-26 against the spread, while the Lakers are 26-33 against the spread.

The Mavericks vs Lakers Over/Under is 216.5 total points for the game.


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Mavericks vs. Lakers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Dallas Mavericks-5.5 -110O 216.5 -110-225
Los Angeles Lakers +5.5 -110U 216.5 -110180

Against the spread this NBA season, the Mavericks have gone:

  • 33-26 against the Spread (+4.45 Units / 6.64% ROI)
  • 36-25 against the Moneyline (-1.6 Units / -1.31% ROI)
  • 21-38 against the Over for game total points (-20.8 Units / -31% ROI)
  • 38-21 against the Under for game total points (+14.9 Units / 22.21% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have covered the 4Q Game Total Under in 40 of their last 61 games (+20.09 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have covered the 2Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 52 games (+13.13 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have covered the 1Q Spread in 34 of their last 56 games (+12.18 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have covered the Spread in 23 of their last 36 games (+10.95 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have covered the 3Q Spread in 18 of their last 25 away games (+10.38 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have only covered the 4Q Game Total Over in 18 of their last 61 games (-25.78 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have only covered the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 61 games (-20.80 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have only covered the 2Q Game Total Over in 18 of their last 52 games (-18.12 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have only covered the Team Total Over in 27 of their last 61 games (-11.72 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have only covered the 1Q Game Total Under in 14 of their last 36 games (-9.51 Units / -24% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone:

  • 26-33 against the Spread (-10.25 Units / -15.54% ROI)
  • 27-33 against the Moneyline (-19.95 Units / -17.6% ROI)
  • 33-27 against the Over for game total points (+3.25 Units / 4.92% ROI)
  • 27-33 against the Under for game total points (-9.3 Units / -14.1% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 2Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 43 games (+14.70 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 1Q Game Total Under in 23 of their last 32 games at home (+12.88 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 4Q Spread in 18 of their last 27 games (+9.10 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 4Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 57 games (+7.75 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 2H Moneyline in 16 of their last 24 games (+7.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 59 games (-24.82 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 18 of their last 53 games (-20.39 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 2Q Game Total Under in 20 of their last 58 games (-19.51 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 1Q Game Total Over in 22 of their last 59 games (-18.23 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 55 games (-17.43 Units / -29% ROI)

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Dallas Mavericks: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers

The Mavericks are 50-11 (.820) when scoring 110 or more points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .697

The Mavericks are 43-3 (.935) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .775

The Mavericks were 18-7 (.720) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points last season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .558

The Mavericks were 22-1 (.957) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .782

Los Angeles Lakers: Keys to the Game vs. the Dallas Mavericks

The Lakers were 13-8 (.619) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .450

The Lakers are 36-16 (.692) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .556

The Lakers were 19-8 (.704) when they win the turnover margin last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .552

Injury Report: Lakers vs. Mavericks - Tuesday's Game, Mar. 01

  • Anthony Davis (Lakers): The Lakers announced Anthony Davis has a mid-foot sprain and will be re-evaluated in 4 weeks.
  • Kendrick Nunn (Lakers): Nunn suffered a setback as he tried to ramp-up activity on his knee, according to Matt Peralta of Lakersnation.com. There is no timetable for his return.
  • Avery Bradley (Lakers): Bradley did not play in Sunday's game (Feb. 27) against New Orleans.
  • Trey Burke (Mavericks): Burke is out for Tuesday's (Mar. 1) game against the Lakers.
  • Tim Hardaway Jr. (Mavericks): The Mavericks announced that Hardaway Jr. suffered a fracture in his left foot.
  • Theo Pinson (Mavericks): Pinson hasn't played since Dec. 8 against Detroit. There's no timetable set for his return.
  • Marquese Chriss (Mavericks): Chriss is out for Tuesday's (Mar. 1) game against the Lakers.
  • Frank Ntilikina (Mavericks): Ntilikina is out for Tuesday's (Mar. 1) game against the Lakers.

Dallas Mavericks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Mavericks averaged 11.4 turnovers per game (823 turnovers/72 games) last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.2

The Mavericks have averaged 11.5 turnovers per game (1,346 turnovers/117 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.2

The Mavericks have averaged 5.7 turnovers per game (257 turnovers/45 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.6

The Mavericks have averaged 11.6 turnovers per game (523 turnovers/45 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.2

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers averaged 0.51 points per possession (7,887 points/16,015 possessions) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 0.54

The Lakers averaged 14.7 turnovers per game (1,060 turnovers/72 games) last season — 2nd highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.2

The Lakers have averaged 111.3 points per game (5,009 points/45 games) this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 107.8

The Lakers shot 74% from the free throw line (1,241/1,679) last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 78%

Dallas Mavericks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Mavericks averaged 6.2 steals per game (450 steals/72 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Mavericks have averaged 3.8 blocks per game (173 blocks/45 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Mavericks have averaged 4.1 blocks per game (484 blocks/117 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Mavericks have averaged 6.7 steals per game (397 steals/59 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have 364 steals this season — 7th most among NBA teams

The Lakers have averaged 5.7 blocks per game (255 blocks/45 games) this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Lakers have blocked 641 shots since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th most among NBA teams

The Lakers have averaged 5.5 blocks per game (641 blocks/117 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9


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