The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers are scheduled to meet in a key NBA matchup at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, February 12, 2026, starting at 10:00 PM ET.

With a fresh set of NBA scoring odds now live on FanDuel—headlined by LeBron James and Austin Reaves props—the analysts at Dimers conducted 10,000 new Mavericks-Lakers simulations that included box score projections for both teams. The results were compared to current NBA odds to curate the Mavericks-Lakers preview below.

Mavericks vs. Lakers betting preview

With the likes of Naji Marshall, Brandon Williams, and Max Christie, the Mavericks are looking to overcome a Lakers side that includes LeBron James, Austin Reaves, and Deandre Ayton.

Explore the interactive widget below to discover the latest spread, total, and moneyline betting odds and probabilities for the Mavericks-Lakers game at Crypto.com Arena.

Game details

The key information you need before the Mavericks vs. Lakers NBA game.

Teams: Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles LakersDate: Thursday, February 12, 2026Time: 10 p.m. ESTLocation: Crypto.com ArenaNBA standings: Current NBA standingsNBA news: Check the latest updates from the official NBA news siteOdds

Odds for the key markets in the Mavericks-Lakers NBA showdown.

Spread: Mavericks +6.5 (-108), Lakers -6.5 (-110)Moneyline: Mavericks +225, Lakers -270Total: Over/Under 234.5 (-115/-105)

Check out the latest odds for tonight’s top offensive threats to hit the 25-point mark.

Austin Reaves (LAL): -122LeBron James (LAL): +114Naji Marshall (DAL): +320Max Christie (DAL): +600P.J. Washington (DAL): +900Marcus Smart (LAL): +2000Expert prediction: Mavericks vs. Lakers

Using advanced data analysis and machine learning, the experts at Dimers have performed 10,000 simulations of Thursday’s Mavericks vs. Lakers game. According to Dimers’ renowned predictive analytics model, the Lakers are more likely to defeat the Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena. This prediction is based on the model giving the Lakers a 70% chance of winning the game.

Furthermore, Dimers predicts that the Mavericks (+6.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 234.5 points has a 53% chance of staying under.

Mavericks vs. Lakers best bet

Our top pick for the Mavericks vs. Lakers game on Thursday is to bet on Under 234.5 points (-105). This expert betting advice is based on cutting-edge simulations and valuable wagering intelligence, designed to deliver you the best possible plays.

Score prediction for Mavericks vs. Lakers

Dimers’ projected final score for the Dallas vs. LA Lakers game on Thursday has the Lakers winning 119-113. This expert prediction is based on each team’s average score following 10,000 game simulations, offering a glimpse into the potential outcome.

Mavericks vs. Lakers prop picks and boxscore projections

To further analyze the potential impact of individual players, here is a breakdown of the projected box scores for both teams:

Dallas Mavericks prediction

Naji Marshall: 20 PTS, 5 REB, 4 ASTBrandon Williams: 15 PTS, 3 REB, 5 ASTMax Christie: 15 PTS, 4 REB, 3 ASTP.J. Washington: 15 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST

Los Angeles Lakers prediction

LeBron James: 23 PTS, 6 REB, 8 ASTAustin Reaves: 22 PTS, 5 REB, 6 ASTDeandre Ayton: 13 PTS, 9 REB, 1 ASTMarcus Smart: 12 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST

NBA Thursday: Mavericks vs. Lakers Get ready for Thursday’s game between the Mavericks and Lakers at Crypto.com Arena, starting at 10 p.m. EST. We emphasize that all of the NBA predictions and best bets on this page are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations and are correct at the time of publishing.

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