Lakers vs. Mavericks Betting Odds and Predictions for April 9, 2025
The game on April 9 will feature the Mavericks as they try to secure a playoff spot, with Luka Doncic making his return to Dallas.
Matchup Overview
The Dallas Mavericks (38-41) will face the Los Angeles Lakers (48-31) in a key Western Conference contest, marking Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas. The Mavericks aim to improve their position for a play-in spot, currently sitting at the 10th seed. However, Dallas has struggled recently, losing three of their last four games, including a defeat by the Clippers.
Timing
When: April 9, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. ET
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas
Betting Odds
- Spread: Lakers -3.5
- Over/Under: 229 points
- Money Line: Lakers -168, Mavericks +141
Lakers Performance
- The Lakers are 43-34-2 against the spread this season.
Mavericks Performance
- The Mavs are 37-40-2 against the spread this season.
Additional Insights
- Luka Doncic is averaging 27.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 7.7 assists per game this season. In recent matchups, he has scored over 30 points twice in the last three games, highlighting his scoring ability.
- LeBron James is also a significant contributor with an average of 24.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 8.3 assists.
Model Simulation: According to the SportsLine model, which simulates every game 10,000 times, the combined points projected for this matchup are 230, indicating a strong lean towards the over.
