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The Dallas Mavericks (24-53) are 1.5-point underdogs as they attempt to turn around a three-game losing streak when they host the Los Angeles Lakers (50-27) on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at American Airlines Center. The contest airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock.
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Lakers vs. Mavericks Predictions for Sunday
Our computer projections model for this contest calls for a final tally of Lakers 120, Mavericks 113.
- Moneyline Pick: Lakers (-120)
- Total Pick: Under 234.5 (computer predicts 232.2 points)
- Pick ATS: Lakers (-1.5)
Recent Lakers vs. Mavericks Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12/2026 | Lakers | -6.5 | 237.5 | -256 | +207 | 124-104 LAL |
| 1/24/2026 | Lakers | -3.5 | 233.5 | -176 | +147 | 116-110 LAL |
| 11/28/2025 | Lakers | -10.5 | 232.5 | -459 | +352 | 129-119 LAL |
| 4/9/2025 | Lakers | -5 | 226.5 | -207 | +171 | 112-97 LAL |
| 2/25/2025 | Lakers | -9 | 231 | -397 | +312 | 107-99 LAL |
| 1/7/2025 | Lakers | -6.5 | 218 | -255 | +207 | 118-97 DAL |
Lakers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Los Angeles has compiled a 42-35-0 record against the spread.
- The Lakers have a 29-18 record against the spread this season when favored by 1.5 points or more.
- The teams have hit the over in 40 of Los Angeles' 77 games with a set total.
- The Lakers have been favorites in 47 games this season and won 37 (78.7%) of those contests.
- This season, Los Angeles has won 34 of its 44 games, or 77.3%, when favored by at least -120 on the moneyline.
Mavericks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Dallas is 34-43-0 against the spread this season.
- The Mavericks are 26-28 against the spread when an underdog by 1.5 points or more this year.
- Dallas' games have hit the over 34 out of 77 times (44.2%).
- The Mavericks have a 14-41 record in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 25.5% of those games).
- Dallas has gone 12-40 in games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +100 or longer (23.1%).
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Lakers vs. Mavericks Injury Report
Lakers
Lakers:
Luka Doncic: Out (Hamstring),
Austin Reaves: Out (Rib),
Jarred Vanderbilt: Questionable (Calf),
Marcus Smart: Out (Ankle)
Mavericks
Mavericks:
Dereck Lively II: Out For Season (Foot),
Kyrie Irving: Out For Season (Knee),
Caleb Martin: Out (Foot),
Marvin Bagley III: Probable (Shoulder)
Lakers vs. Mavericks Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: NBC/Peacock
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Arena: American Airlines Center
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