The All-Star Break looms.
Will the Los Angeles Lakers be able to maintain focus without their superstar?
Probably... because the Dallas Mavericks are just as shorthanded — if not more so.
My Mavericks vs. Lakers predictions expect Dallas to continue struggling without Luka Doncic, one of several NBA picks for Thursday, February 12.
Mavericks vs Lakers prediction
Mavericks vs Lakers best bet: Lakers -7 (-110)
The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the spread in their last three games against the Dallas Mavericks.
Continuing this will not tie to Luka Doncic, who is sidelined with a hamstring worry, but Cooper Flagg’s absence looms even larger, robbing Dallas of its best and sometimes only offensive option.
The Mavericks should be broadly doubted for the rest of the season. As well as Flagg has played this season, Dallas has little else it can rely on.
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Mavericks vs Lakers same-game parlay
Dallas’s greatest weakness is its backcourt’s defense, something Austin Reaves should exploit so readily that the fourth quarter becomes a bit of a plod amid a blowout.
Mavericks vs Lakers SGP
- Lakers -7
- Austin Reaves Over 24.5 points
- Under 236.5
Our "from downtown" SGP: Luka-less
DeAndre Ayton needs Doncic throwing him lobs to excel, particularly against Dallas’s decent defensive frontline.
Mavericks vs Lakers SGP
- Lakers -7
- Austin Reaves Over 24.5 points
- DeAndre Ayton Under 12.5 points
- Under 236.5
Mavericks vs Lakers odds
- Spread: Mavericks +7 (-110) | Lakers -7 (-110)
- Moneyline: Mavericks +240 | Lakers -300
- Over/Under: Over 236.5 (-110) | Under 236.5 (-110)
Mavericks vs Lakers betting trend to know
Dallas is 0-4 against the spread in its last four games. Find more NBA betting trends for Mavericks vs. Lakers.
How to watch Mavericks vs Lakers
| Location | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA |
| Date | Thursday, February 12, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 10:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | Prime Video |
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