Pick of the Day · Sat, Jan 24 · 8:30 PM ET
Los Angeles Lakers at Dallas Mavericks
Lakers' star power and depth overwhelm depleted Mavericks, covering -4.5 on the road
The pick: Los Angeles Lakers -4.5 at −110
Won. Final: Los Angeles Lakers 116, Dallas Mavericks 110.
The Los Angeles Lakers possess overwhelming talent and roster depth advantages against a severely depleted Dallas Mavericks team missing their entire starting backcourt and frontcourt. Luka Doncic leads a Lakers offense that should exploit Dallas' defensive limitations, while the Mavericks' makeshift lineup lacks the firepower to keep pace. With Dallas missing Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, and Daniel Gafford, their offensive creation and interior defense will struggle significantly.