Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers 3/17/2023 Free Picks, Tips and Game Analysis
The Dallas Mavericks are aiming for their second consecutive victory as they face off against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center on Friday. With a record of 35-35, the Mavericks currently hold the second position in the Southwest division, trailing behind the Memphis Grizzlies by seven games. They occupy the eighth spot in the Western Conference standings.
The Mavericks secured a hard-fought 137-128 overtime win against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, ending their three-game losing streak. However, their star player Luka Doncic may miss Friday’s game. In his absence, Kyrie Irving is the team’s leading scorer, averaging an impressive 27.5 points per game, with Christian Wood following closely behind with an average of 17.3 points per game and 7.7 rebounds per game.
- The total stayed UNDER in 7 of Dallas’ last 8 games on the road against the LA Lakers.
- Dallas is 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games against a team in the Western Conference.
- The total went OVER in 4 of Dallas’ last 6 games with a team in the Pacific Division.
Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers 3/17/2023 Free Picks, Tips and Game Analysis
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to bounce back from their recent 114-110 loss to the Houston Rockets. With a record of 34-36, the Lakers are placed last in the Pacific division, eight games behind the division leaders, Sacramento Kings. However, they currently hold the final qualifying spot in the Western Conference and have managed to win four of their last six games.
Anthony Davis is the team’s leading active scorer, averaging 26.1 points per game and 12.6 rebounds per game. D’Angelo Russell is the active leader in assists, averaging 5.9 assists per game. The Lakers have been averaging 116.6 points per game, shooting 47.8% overall and 34.0% from beyond the arc.
- The total has gone UNDER in 7 of the LA Lakers’ last 8 games at home against Dallas.
- The Lakers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games with a team in the Western Conference.
- The LA Lakers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games with a team in the Southwest Division.
Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers. The NBA pick for this game is the Dallas Mavericks. The LA Lakers will take advantage of a short-handed Mavs squad on the road Friday. It remains unknown if SF 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 115-111.
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
