Luka Doncic is facing the Dallas Mavericks again. It is a poor reflection of the Los Angeles Lakers that this return to his old stomping ground is not getting as much attention.
My Lakers vs. Mavericks predictions will still trust Luka. Some anger still lingers.
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Read more in my NBA picks for Saturday, January 24.
Tip-off is set for 8:30 p.m. ET from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, with the game airing on ABC.
Lakers vs Mavericks prediction
Lakers vs Mavericks best bet: Luka Doncic Over 33.5 points (-112)
There may not be many headlines surrounding Luka Doncic’s return to Big D today, but that’s exactly when the Los Angeles Lakers superstar is likely to remind the Dallas Mavericks what they traded away.
No one actually thinks Doncic got over that trade in just one offseason, do they? The Mavs’ insults should be fresh in his mind.
Even if this was just a random opponent, Luka has cleared this prop in seven of his last 13 games. He is always ready to score in the mid-30s.
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Lakers vs Mavericks same-game parlay
Doncic has returned to Dallas once.
He hit 7-of-10 threes as the Lakers covered a 4.5-point spread with a 15-point win.
Lakers vs Mavericks SGP
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Luka Doncic Over 33.5 points
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Luka Doncic Over 3.5 threes
Our “from downtown” SGP: Paint Issues Remain
Betting on Dallas post players is a direct reflection of Los Angeles’s greatest weakness.
Until the Lakers find proper big men for Luka, they are wasting his brilliance.
Lakers vs Mavericks SGP
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Luka Doncic Over 33.5 points
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Luka Doncic Over 3.5 threes
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Cooper Flagg Over 18.5 points
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Daniel Gafford Over 7.5 points
Lakers vs Mavericks odds
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Spread: Lakers -4 (-110) | Mavericks +4 (-110)
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Moneyline: Lakers -170 | Mavericks +145
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Over/Under: Over 233.5 (-110) | Under 233.5 (-110)
Lakers vs Mavericks betting trend to know
The Lakers have won their last three games against the Mavericks. Find more NBA betting trends for Lakers vs. Mavericks.
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How to watch Lakers vs Mavericks
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Location |
American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX |
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Date |
Saturday, January 24, 2026 |
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Tip-off |
8:30 p.m. ET |
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TV |
ABC |
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