The Mavericks will play the Lakers on Thursday, February 12th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers will tip-off on Thursday, February 12th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Dallas Mavericks come to this game with a 84.67 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Los Angeles Lakers, is currently 91.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Dallas Mavericks - The Dallas Mavericks currently have a 5-17 away team record. They now rank 14th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers come to the floor sporting a 14-10 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 8th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Dallas Mavericks currently rank 22nd (114.1) for average points scored per game. The Los Angeles Lakers stand 14th, averaging 115.9 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 117.3 points against the Dallas Mavericks, ranking them 8th in the league. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 10th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 116.2 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Dallas Mavericks currently have a 3-9 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Los Angeles Lakers, come to the game with a 5-6 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Dallas Mavericks have a 19-34 overall record, while the Los Angeles Lakers have a 32-21 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye scallywags! The Dallas Mavericks be sailin' into Los Angeles...to plunder the Lakers on Thursday in a battle of the titans...
The Lakers' venue be buzzin' with anticipation for this epic showdown...with the Mavericks holdin' a less than impressive record this season...
The Mavericks be sittin' at the bottom of their division...while the Lakers be fightin' for a playoff spot in theirs...
Be sure to review each team's performance stats before makin' yer wager...
Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game...we have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below...may the best team win, and may the losers walk the plank...arrr!
Best Mavericks at Lakers Odds
| Underdog Dallas Mavericks | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Dallas Mavericks | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Los Angeles Lakers are -6.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Dallas Mavericks are +6.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 237.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 237.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Lakers are the -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Dallas Mavericks are the +200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Mavericks
Lakers
2/12/26 10:10pm EST | +6.5 -115-6.5 -105 |
Underdog Dallas Mavericks - Dallas Mavericks bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +6.5 Dallas Mavericks underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -6.5 Los Angeles Lakers favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Lakers Prop Bets
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Mavericks
Lakers
Game to Overtime
2/12/26 10:10pm EST | Yes +1250No -5000Bet |
Mavericks
Team Total Points
DAL at LAL 2/12/26 10:10pm EST | 115.5 o -115115.5 u -110Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
DAL at LAL 2/12/26 10:10pm EST | 121.5 o -118121.5 u -110Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points Scored
DAL at LAL 2/12/26 10:10pm EST | 25.5 o -12025.5 u -110Bet |
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Caleb Martin
Points Scored
DAL at LAL 2/12/26 10:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1056.5 u -130Bet |
Daniel Gafford
Points Scored
DAL at LAL 2/12/26 10:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1158.5 u -115Bet |
Deandre Ayton
Points Scored
DAL at LAL 2/12/26 10:10pm EST | 12.5 o +10012.5 u -135Bet |
Jake LaRavia
Points Scored
DAL at LAL 2/12/26 10:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1159.5 u -118Bet |
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Jarred Vanderbilt
Points Scored
DAL at LAL 2/12/26 10:10pm EST | 5.5 o +1005.5 u -135Bet |
Jaxson Hayes
Points Scored
DAL at LAL 2/12/26 10:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -125Bet |
Khris Middleton
Points Scored
DAL at LAL 2/12/26 10:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1259.5 u -105Bet |
Klay Thompson
Points Scored
DAL at LAL 2/12/26 10:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12511.5 u -105Bet |
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LeBron James
Points Scored
DAL at LAL 2/12/26 10:10pm EST | 23.5 o -12023.5 u -110Bet |
Luke Kennard
Points Scored
DAL at LAL 2/12/26 10:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1189.5 u -110Bet |
Marcus Smart
Points Scored
DAL at LAL 2/12/26 10:10pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -130Bet |
Marvin Bagley
Points Scored
DAL at LAL 2/12/26 10:10pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -130Bet |
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Max Christie
Points Scored
DAL at LAL 2/12/26 10:10pm EST | 14.5 o -13514.5 u +100Bet |
Maxi Kleber
Points Scored
DAL at LAL 2/12/26 10:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1054.5 u -125Bet |
Naji Marshall
Points Scored
DAL at LAL 2/12/26 10:10pm EST | 18.5 o +10018.5 u -130Bet |
PJ Washington
Points Scored
DAL at LAL 2/12/26 10:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12013.5 u -110Bet |
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Rui Hachimura
Points Scored
DAL at LAL 2/12/26 10:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11512.5 u -115Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at LAL 2/12/26 10:10pm EST | 36.5 o -11836.5 u -110Bet |
Daniel Gafford
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at LAL 2/12/26 10:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11816.5 u -110Bet |
Jaxson Hayes
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at LAL 2/12/26 10:10pm EST | 15.5 o -14515.5 u +105Bet |
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LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at LAL 2/12/26 10:10pm EST | 39.5 o -10539.5 u -125Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at LAL 2/12/26 10:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12017.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Los Angeles Lakers | 33 | 21 | 0.611 | +8.0 | 15-10 | 18-11 | 5-6 | 22-14 | 116.0 | 116.0 | 0.0 | W1 | 6-4 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 19 | 35 | 0.352 | +22.0 | 14-16 | 5-18 | 3-9 | 11-25 | 113.9 | 117.4 | -3.5 | L9 | 1-9 |
Dallas Mavericks & Los Angeles Lakers Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Dallas Mavericks Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Mavericks | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Lakers | +10000 Bet |
Dallas Mavericks & Los Angeles Lakers Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA Game
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