The Dallas Mavericks (19-26) are underdogs (+3.5) as they attempt to extend a four-game winning streak when they host the Los Angeles Lakers (26-17) at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at American Airlines Center. The contest airs on ABC.

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Lakers vs. Mavericks Predictions for Saturday

Our computer model for this game expects a final result of Mavericks 117, Lakers 116.

Moneyline Pick: Mavericks (+142)
Total Pick: Under 233.5 (computer predicts 231.7 points)
Pick ATS: Mavericks (+3.5)
Recent Lakers vs. Mavericks Matchups

Lakers 2025-26 Betting Trends

Los Angeles’ ATS record is 22-21-0 this season.
The Lakers have an 11-10 record against the spread this season when favored by 3.5 points or more.
The teams have hit the over in 25 of Los Angeles’ 45 games with a set total.
This season, the Lakers have been favored 25 times and won 18, or 72%, of those games.
This season, Los Angeles has won 13 of its 17 games, or 76.5%, when favored by at least -168 on the moneyline.
Mavericks 2025-26 Betting Trends

Dallas has gone 22-23-0 ATS this year.
The Mavericks have a 16-6 record against the spread when an underdog by 3.5 points or more this year.
Dallas’ games have hit the over 20 out of 45 times (44.4%).
The Mavericks have been the underdog on the moneyline 28 total times this season. They’ve finished 11-17 in those games.
Dallas has a record of 9-10 in games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +142 or longer (47.4%).

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Lakers vs. Mavericks Injury Report

Lakers

Lakers:

Adou Thiero: Out (Knee),

Austin Reaves: Out (Calf)

Mavericks

Mavericks:

Dereck Lively II: Out For Season (Foot),

Dante Exum: Out For Season (Knee),

Moussa Cisse: Questionable (Illness),

Daniel Gafford: Probable (Ankle),

Anthony Davis: Out (Hand),

Kyrie Irving: Out (Knee)

Lakers vs. Mavericks Game Time and TV Channel

Game day: Saturday, January 24, 2026
Game time: 8:30 p.m. ET
TV channel: ABC
Location: Dallas, Texas
Arena: American Airlines Center
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