Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers 3/17/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
In Friday’s matchup, the Dallas Mavericks will aim to extend their winning streak to two games as they take on the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center.
Dallas currently holds a 35-35 record and sits second in the Southwest division, seven games behind the division leaders, Memphis Grizzlies. They are currently placed eighth in the Western Conference.
The Mavericks secured a hard-fought 137-128 overtime victory against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, snapping their three-game losing skid.
With Luka Doncic potentially sitting out Friday’s game, the leading scorer for Dallas is Kyrie Irving with an impressive average of 27.5 points per game, while Christian Wood follows closely behind with an average of 17.3 points per game and is currently the team’s active leading rebounder with an average of 7.7 rebounds per game
. Irving also leads the team in assists with an average of 6.6 assists per game.
- Dallas is 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games against the Los Angeles Lakers.
- The Dallas Mavericks are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against the LA Lakers.
- The Mavericks are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road.
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Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers Predictions 3/17/2023
On the other hand, the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to bounce back from their 114-110 loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday.
The Lakers have a 34-36 record and sit last in the Pacific division, eight games behind the division leaders, Sacramento Kings.
They currently hold the final qualifying spot in the Western Conference. However, the team has managed to win four of their last six games.
Anthony Davis is the leading active scorer for the Lakers, averaging 26.1 points per game and 12.6 rebounds per game, making him the team’s leading rebounder as well.
D’Angelo Russell is the active leader in assists, averaging 5.9 assists per game. The Lakers are currently averaging 116.6 points per game while shooting 47.8% overall and 34.0% from beyond the arc.
- The Los Angeles Lakers are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games.
- The total went UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers’ last 7 games against Dallas.
- The total stayed UNDER in 7 of the Lakers’ last 8 games at home.
Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers. The NBA pick for this game is the Dallas Mavericks. Los Angeles will take advantage of a short-handed Los Angeles Lakers squad and pick up a victory on the road Friday.
It remains unknown if Luka Doncic will play on Friday but with Kyrie Irving on the floor and Christian Wood holding down the paint on defense, the Mavericks will pull away late to win.
Dallas has covered the number in seven of the last eight head to head against Los Angeles. Prediction: Dallas Mavericks win and cover ATS 114-109.
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Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers 3/17/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
NBA Starting Time: 10:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles, CA
Date: Friday, March 17, 2023
TV: NBAt
NBA Odds: Dallas Mavericks +5.5
NBA Totals: 224.5