Predictions, Odds, and Player Props for Mavericks vs Lakers Game on February 25th, Including Analysis of Luka Doncic’s Performance

• The LA Lakers are 7.5-point home favorites against the Dallas Mavericks Tuesday night
• Luka Doncic will face his former team for the first time since being traded
• See the Mavericks vs Celtics predictions, player props, and best available odds on Feb. 25

It might very well be the most anticipated game of the NBA’s regular season, as the Dallas Mavericks (31-27, 13-16 away) visit the Los Angeles Lakers (34-21, 19-7 home). It’s the first time these franchises square off since the trajectory-shifting deal that sent Luka Doncic to LA for a package that sent back big man Anthony Davis. Dallas is short-handed and a heavy road underdog in the NBA odds when this one tips off Tuesday at 10pm ET from crypto.com Arena. TNT will be carrying the national broadcast.

Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers Odds

The Lakers check in as a 7.5-point favorite, and a short -303 on the moneyline. The total is set to 229.5 points, with the odds set at -110 on either side.

Odds as of February 25 at BetMGM. Be sure to check out the best BetMGM promo code before placing a bet on any NBA game on Tuesday.

Dallas is not close to full strength, especially depleted in the frontcourt. Davis (adductor) has has played just his debut before going down, and he’ll be out for at least two weeks. Daniel Gafford (knee) and Dereck Lively II (ankle) are also down for multiple weeks. A fourth center, Dwight Powell (hip) is doubtful, while Caleb Martin (hip) has been ruled out. Starting forward PJ Washington (ankle) is questionable.

The only Laker definitely not suiting up is Maxi Kleber, who is out long term with a foot ailment. LeBron James (foot) is on the injured list, and considered probable.

DAL vs LAL Player Props

NBA player props from DraftKings on February 25.

No surprise here that Doncic has the highest scoring prop against his former team at 30.5 points. James, who looks like he’s come out of a rejuvenation machine since the deal was made, is next on the Lakers at 25.5 points. Doncic has the top assist prop at 8.5, with James just behind him at 7.5.

The Dallas backcourt will likely be the main source of offense, with Kyrie Irving owning the Mavs’ highest scoring prop at 27.5 points. He’s led the team in scoring in four of the last five games.

Klay Thompson has a scoring line of 14.5. He’s tied with Doncic for the highest three-point prop at 3.5 makes.

Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers Predictions

• Mavericks vs Lakers pick: Lakers -7.5 (-115)
• Mavericks vs Lakers prop pick: Doncic Over 30.5 points (-115)

We’re about to find out just how hurt Doncic was by the still-shocking deal that moved him to the Lakers in what many people thought was an absolute fleecing of a trade.

After three games getting to game speed and figuring out how he slides into the Lakers’ ecosystem, the 25-year-old Doncic showcased just what the Mavericks gave away, dropping 32 points, 10 boards, seven assists and four steals in a 123-100 demolition of the Denver Nuggets.

Winning in Denver is tough enough. Doing it for the Lakers, who had just one win against them in the last 15 games showed just how much of a game-changer Doncic is, and why the Lakers are a legit wager in the NBA Championship odds.

Dallas has owned this head-to-head of late, winning eight of the last 10, including a 118-97 whipping of LA on January 7, but throw those out and start anew, as both franchises aren’t the same.

The Mavericks had been on a good run even without Davis or the rest of their bigs, having won three of the last four, but they were shredded Sunday in San Francisco, losing 126-102 to the Golden State Warriors.

It’s no secret where teams are taking advantage: over the last five games, Dallas is last in the NBA allowing a whopping 62.8 paint points per game.

The Lakers should take advantage early and often, as they’re top eight in the league scoring inside, at 50.1 paint points per game.

LA bas gone 14-5 over the last 19, and are now just 2.5 games back of the 2-seed Nuggets in the West. They’ve been trending upward, before even landing Doncic, who, by any metric, is a Top 3 player in the league right now.

Doncic should be a wrecking ball Tuesday, dismantling his old team in the way a bitter superstar should.

The highly anticipated matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers on February 25th is sure to be a thrilling game for basketball fans. With both teams boasting talented rosters and star players, this game is shaping up to be a must-watch event.

When it comes to predictions and odds for this game, the Lakers are currently favored to win with odds of -150, while the Mavericks have odds of +130. This means that the Lakers are seen as the favorites to come out on top in this matchup, but the Mavericks are not far behind and could potentially pull off an upset.

One player to keep an eye on in this game is Mavericks’ superstar Luka Doncic. The young Slovenian has been putting up impressive numbers this season, averaging 28.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 9 assists per game. Doncic is known for his scoring ability, playmaking skills, and clutch performances in crunch time situations.

In terms of player props for Doncic in this game, it is likely that he will have a significant impact on the outcome. Some potential prop bets to consider for Doncic include over/under on points scored, assists, rebounds, and three-pointers made. Given his scoring prowess and ability to stuff the stat sheet in multiple categories, Doncic has the potential to put up big numbers in this game.

When analyzing Doncic’s performance in this matchup, it will be important to consider how he matches up against the Lakers’ defense. With players like LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the opposing team, Doncic will have his work cut out for him. However, his skill set and basketball IQ make him a threat to score and create opportunities for his teammates regardless of the defensive pressure he faces.

Overall, the Mavericks vs Lakers game on February 25th is sure to be a competitive and exciting contest. With predictions favoring the Lakers but the Mavericks having the potential to pull off an upset, this game could go either way. Keep an eye on Luka Doncic and his performance, as he is likely to play a key role in determining the outcome of this highly anticipated matchup.