The Lakers will play the Mavericks on Saturday, January 24th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:40 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 Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks will tip-off on Saturday, January 24th, 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 Los Angeles Lakers come to this game with a 91.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Dallas Mavericks, is currently 88.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 14-9 away team record. They now rank 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Dallas Mavericks - The Dallas Mavericks come to the floor sporting a 14-11 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 5th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 14th (116.0) for average points scored per game. The Dallas Mavericks stand 19th, averaging 114.4 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 116.3 points against the Los Angeles Lakers, ranking them 13th in the league. Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks currently rank 11th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 116.6 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 4-6 Western Pacific Division division record. Their opponent, the Dallas Mavericks, come to the game with a 3-6 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Los Angeles Lakers have a 26-17 overall record, while the Dallas Mavericks have a 19-26 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! The Lakers be facing the Mavericks in Dallas...the crowd be roarin' with excitement for this fierce showdown...
The Lakers boast a solid record of 26-17 this season...while the Mavericks be lookin' to improve their 19-26 standing...both teams be hungry for a victory in this high-stakes battle...
Los Angeles holds a 4-6 division record...Dallas ain't far behind with a 3-6 division standing...expect a close match as these two teams clash on the court...
Average points per game be 116.0 for the Lakers...and 114.4 for the Mavericks...be sure to review each team's performance stats before placing yer bets...
Our preferred sportsbooks offer the best spreads, totals, and moneylines...we have a great sampling of prop bets for this game...don't miss out on the action as these teams fight for glory...arr!
Best Lakers at Mavericks 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 -3.5 -118 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Dallas Mavericks are +3.5 -102 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 233.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 233.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Lakers are the -175 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Dallas Mavericks are the +145 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
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Lakers
Mavericks
1/24/26 8:40pm EST | -3.5 -118+3.5 -102 |
Underdog Dallas Mavericks - Dallas Mavericks bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A +3.5 Dallas Mavericks underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.
A -3.5 Los Angeles Lakers favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Los Angeles Lakers at Dallas Mavericks Prop Bets
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Lakers
Mavericks
Game to Overtime
1/24/26 8:40pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Mavericks
Team Total Points
LAL at DAL 1/24/26 8:40pm EST | 115.5 o -110115.5 u -115Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
LAL at DAL 1/24/26 8:40pm EST | 118.5 o -115118.5 u -110Bet |
Caleb Martin
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 1/24/26 8:40pm EST | 4.5 o -1354.5 u +100Bet |
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Cooper Flagg
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 1/24/26 8:40pm EST | 19.5 o -11519.5 u -115Bet |
Daniel Gafford
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 1/24/26 8:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1057.5 u -125Bet |
Deandre Ayton
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 1/24/26 8:40pm EST | 12.5 o -11812.5 u -110Bet |
Dwight Powell
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 1/24/26 8:40pm EST | 4.5 o -1104.5 u -125Bet |
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Gabe Vincent
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 1/24/26 8:40pm EST | 4.5 o -1354.5 u +100Bet |
Jake LaRavia
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 1/24/26 8:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1207.5 u -110Bet |
Jarred Vanderbilt
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 1/24/26 8:40pm EST | 4.5 o -1104.5 u -120Bet |
Jaxson Hayes
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 1/24/26 8:40pm EST | 5.5 o +1005.5 u -130Bet |
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Klay Thompson
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 1/24/26 8:40pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -130Bet |
LeBron James
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 1/24/26 8:40pm EST | 22.5 o -11022.5 u -120Bet |
Luka Doncic
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 1/24/26 8:40pm EST | 33.5 o -12533.5 u -105Bet |
Marcus Smart
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 1/24/26 8:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -125Bet |
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Max Christie
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 1/24/26 8:40pm EST | 15.5 o -11015.5 u -120Bet |
Naji Marshall
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 1/24/26 8:40pm EST | 18.5 o -10518.5 u -130Bet |
PJ Washington
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 1/24/26 8:40pm EST | 12.5 o -12512.5 u -105Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points Scored
LAL at DAL 1/24/26 8:40pm EST | 10.5 o -13010.5 u +100Bet |
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Daniel Gafford
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at DAL 1/24/26 8:40pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -130Bet |
Jaxson Hayes
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at DAL 1/24/26 8:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1159.5 u -118Bet |
LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at DAL 1/24/26 8:40pm EST | 35.5 u -10535.5 o -130Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at DAL 1/24/26 8:40pm EST | 15.5 o -11015.5 u -118Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Los Angeles Lakers | 31 | 19 | 0.620 | +8.0 | 13-8 | 18-11 | 4-6 | 20-12 | 116.4 | 116.1 | +0.3 | W2 | 7-3 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 19 | 32 | 0.373 | +20.5 | 14-16 | 5-15 | 3-8 | 11-22 | 114.0 | 116.8 | -2.8 | L6 | 4-6 |
Los Angeles Lakers & Dallas Mavericks 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.
Los Angeles Lakers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Lakers | +4000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Mavericks | +100000 Bet |
Los Angeles Lakers & Dallas Mavericks Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Los Angeles Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Los Angeles Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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