Lakers vs Mavericks

2022 - 12 - 25

Post cover — Image courtesy of "Sporting News"

What time is Lakers vs. Mavericks on today? TV channel, live ... (Sporting News)

Two of the biggest stars in the NBA will meet in Dallas for a Christmas Day showdown. Lakers star LeBron James will play in his 17th game on Christmas Day, ...

Dec. For games on NBA TV, subscribe to Sling Orange & Sports Extra for $51/month. Stream Sling Orange for $40/month to catch all regular season games on TNT, ESPN & ABC. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV. Mavericks will air on ABC and ESPN. The game will be played at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. can watch the biggest games of the 2022-23 NBA season on Sling TV. Mavericks will tip off around 2:30 p.m. The 23-year-old is firmly in the MVP conversation, averaging more than 30 points, eight assists and eight rebounds per game. James is also the NBA's all-time Christmas Day leader in points, field goals and 3-point field goals. The big question is whether Dallas has enough talent to be considered a legitimate contender. The Lakers have been struggling to keep pace with the Western Conference's elite teams, but James is still playing at an All-Star level.

Lakers vs Mavericks Christmas Day Picks and Predictions: Dallas ... (Covers.com)

NBA odds, picks, and predictions for the Los Angeles Lakers at Dallas Mavericks on December 25. NBA betting best bet and free pick analysis.

Los Angeles is at the opposite end of the spectrum with the fastest pace in the NBA and the fourth-worst scoring defense (117.8 ppg). The Lakers are one of the worst 3-point shooting teams in the league (league-low 10.2 treys per game at a 33.6% clip) and have struggled to defend the perimeter without Davis. doesn't have any wing defenders capable of matching up with Doncic on the perimeter. Before he injured his foot last Friday, they were 12th in the league in defensive rating (111.5), That number has plummeted to 124.7 in four games without Davis and L.A. He also left the game against the Hornets late in the fourth quarter with a shoulder injury, so his status for Christmas day is up in the air. The Lakers are on a three-game losing streak and are fresh off a 134-130 loss to the Hornets at home. Davis has been out with a foot injury since last Friday, and the Lakers have surrendered at least 130 points in three-straight games without him. [NBA betting trends](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/matchup/trends/270518) for Lakers vs. They scored 130 points against Portland last Friday and put up 121 points vs. That was the second consecutive game where they surrendered 134 points and showed just how badly they miss AD on defense. Oklahoma City last Monday. [NBA betting picks and predictions](https://www.covers.com/nba/picks) for the Lakers vs.

NBA picks: Lakers vs. Mavericks prediction, odds, over/under ... (DraftKings Nation)

We go over some of the best betting options for the Christmas Day matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks.

Dallas is excellent defensively and tends to slow the game down, so back the under on a higher total. The Mavericks are on a two-game winning streak. Even with LA’s personnel losses, this is too big of a margin against a struggling Mavericks team.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks live: Prediction, preview ... (The Athletic)

LeBron James and Luka Doncic will lead the Lakers and Mavericks into a Christmas Day afternoon matchup at 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday in Dallas.

In fact, Dallas fell to 15-17 after a Christmas Day defeat to the Utah Jazz. But it's clear Dallas is in somewhat of a transitory year. You might remember last season that it took until this point of the year, more or less, for the Mavericks to figure it out. After last season's run to the conference finals, the Dallas Mavericks were supposed to be on a clear path to becoming one of the league's best teams. These are the questions the front office is debating over the next few weeks ahead of the Feb. [without Anthony Davis](https://theathletic.com/4031890/2022/12/23/anthony-davis-injury-lakers/) for the foreseeable future.

Lakers vs. Mavericks prediction, odds: 2022 Christmas Day NBA ... (CBSSports.com)

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks today for Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Day.

- Lakers vs. He scored 34 points and dished out eight assists in Friday's loss to the [Hornets](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/CHA/charlotte-hornets/). Despite that, Dallas isn't a lock to cover the Lakers vs. [LeBron James](/nba/players/400553/lebron-james/), who has scored 30 or more points in each of the last six games. That's because the Lakers are led by small forward [NBA picks](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/picks/) over the past four-plus seasons. Dallas is the 8.5-point favorite in the latest Lakers vs. Mavs](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/game-forecast/NBA_20221225_LAL@DAL/), and just locked in its Christmas Day NBA picks. Here are several [NBA odds](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/odds) and betting lines for Mavs vs. [You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/lakers-vs-mavericks-odds-line-spread-proven-model-reveals-nba-picks-predictions-for-sundays-christmas-matchup/#ttag=12252022_agg_cbssports_picks_basketball_nba_model_LakersMavericksChristmas). The Lakers (13-19), fifth in the Pacific Division, have dropped three straight. The Mavs (17-16), third in the Southwest Division, have won four of their last five meetings with Los Angeles, including two in a row.

Lakers vs. Mavericks: Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet (LeBron Wire)

The Los Angeles Lakers play the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, and if you're looking to do some last-minute betting research, you're in luck!

The Lakers will try to get back on track after a three-game losing streak, and they will have to do so on the road against Luka Doncic, who is having a monstrous season. Eastern time and can be seen on ABC/ESPN. The Los Angeles Lakers play the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck!

LeBron James on Christmas Day highlights: Lakers star's big ... (Sporting News)

The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates from Lakers vs. Mavericks on Christmas Day. Check out the best highlights from James' performance right here.

Mavericks will tip off around 2:30 p.m. For games on NBA TV, subscribe to Sling Orange & Sports Extra for $51/month. Mavericks will air on ABC and ESPN. ET — Another bucket for LeBron James and a beautiful full-court pass to Thomas Bryant for a dunk. LeBron James heads to the bench for a break after scoring 10 points on 5-of-7 shooting. ET — The baseline fadeaway jumper goes down. ET — LeBron James finds Russell Westbrook for the catch-and-shoot 3-pointer. But the Mavericks have started the third quarter on a 12-4 run, cutting the Lakers' lead down to three. ET — And the Mavericks capture their first lead of the game. ET — The Mavericks lit up the Lakers for 51 — yes, 51 — points in the third quarter. ET — Three straight trips to the free throw line for LeBron James, and he sinks all six attempts. ET — Luka Doncic pushes the Mavericks' lead to 18 points with four minutes to go.