Dallas @ Los Angeles Picks & Props

Relative to last season's 2.3 clip, Dante Exum's shots from the field sunk have jumped this season to 3.8 per game. The Mavericks have been the 9th-highest scoring offense in the NBA when playing on the road this year. The 7th-speediest pace visiting team in the league over the last 25 games has been the Mavericks. The Dallas Mavericks will likely see a spike in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 10th-fastest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Los Angeles Lakers). Over the last 17 games when they are on the road, opposing starting SGs have attempted 3.2 foul shots per game (10th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Lakers, succeeding in their efforts to get to the charity stripe.

Jaxson Hayes has made 82.2% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 15 games, 9.6% higher than he's put through the net over the course of the year. Jaxson Hayes has tallied 22.6 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 4.4 more than he's tallied in all games this season. As it relates to scoring, the Lakers's superb 120.9 points per game ranks 6th-strongest in the NBA over the last 10 games. The 10th-speediest tempo team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to see a rise in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 7th-fastest pace visiting offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Mavericks).

Among all players in the NBA, Dorian Finney-Smith registers in the 83rd percentile for three-point effectiveness with a stellar 38.4% rate this year. As it relates to scoring, the Lakers's superb 120.9 points per game ranks 6th-strongest in the NBA over the last 10 games. The 10th-speediest tempo team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to see a rise in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 7th-fastest pace visiting offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (the Mavericks). Dorian Finney-Smith has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 29.1% higher than he's converted overall this season.

Luka Doncic has posted just 26.7 points per game this season, quite a bit lower than his 32.7 points per game last season. Luka Doncic has sunk a mere 3.2 threes per game this season, significantly lower than his 3.8 rate last season. The Lakers have been the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra opportunities for scoring and assists). Luka Doncic has attempted a measly 6.4 free throws per game this season, quite a bit lower than his 8.3 rate last season. The matchup against the Mavericks may be a hard one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting PGs have attempted just 2.9 free throws per game over the last 20 games (least in the NBA).

Rui Hachimura has converted 6.9 field goals per game over the last 10 games, 1.8 more than he's put through the hoop over the course of the year. Rui Hachimura has sunk 2.5 three-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 0.8 more than he's converted overall this season. Rui Hachimura has been on the court for 32.1 minutes per game while playing at home this year, placing him in the 84th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA. As it relates to scoring, the Lakers's superb 120.9 points per game ranks 6th-strongest in the NBA over the last 10 games. The 10th-speediest tempo team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers.

Max Christie has averaged 3.0 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games away from home, 1.4 higher than he's averaged overall this season on the road. The matchup against Los Angeles is a hard one for field goals; when the Lakers are at home, the opposition's starting SGs have posted the 3rd-lowest field goal rate in the league this year (37.1%). Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Dallas Mavericks grade out 4thworst in in the NBA with a mere 8.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Max Christie will not possess the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home stadium tends to lower stat production for all stats.

Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Dallas Mavericks grade out 4thworst in in the NBA with a mere 8.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Kyrie Irving should experience a decrease in efficiency for all stats in light of playing away from home in this matchup.

P.J. Washington has attempted 15.8 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games on the road, 2.9 more than he's attempted overall this season on the road. P.J. Washington has made 51.8% of his 3-point attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 11.8% higher than he's made from beyond the arc in all games this season when playing away from home. P.J. Washington has been on the court for 32.5 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 87th percentile. The Mavericks have been the 9th-highest scoring offense in the NBA when playing on the road this year. The matchup vs. the Los Angeles Lakers is a good one for shots from behind the three-point arc; the opposing team's starting PFs have averaged the most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (5.6).

Naji Marshall has converted 45.0% of his 3-point attempts over the last 5 games, 17.8% more than he's made from downtown in all games this year. The Mavericks have been the 9th-highest scoring offense in the NBA when playing on the road this year. The 7th-speediest pace visiting team in the league over the last 25 games has been the Mavericks. The Dallas Mavericks will likely see a spike in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 10th-fastest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Los Angeles Lakers). In contrast to last season's 80.7% rate, Naji Marshall's foul-shot ability has risen this season to 88.6%.

In contrast to last season's 1.8 mark, Austin Reaves's threes scored have increased this season to 2.6 per game. Austin Reaves has averaged 34.7 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 94th percentile. As it relates to scoring, the Lakers's superb 120.9 points per game ranks 6th-strongest in the NBA over the last 10 games. This year, opposing starting SGs have totaled 6.1 three attempts per game (5th-highest in the league) vs. the Dallas Mavericks, resulting in a favorable matchup. The 10th-speediest tempo team in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers.

Klay Thompson has made 3.0 treys per game while playing away from home this year, ranking in the 95th percentile out of all players in the league. The Mavericks have been the 9th-highest scoring offense in the NBA when playing on the road this year. The matchup vs. the Lakers is a good one for shot attempts from downtown; the opposing team's starting SFs have totaled the most three attempts per game in the league this year (5.8). The 7th-speediest pace visiting team in the league over the last 25 games has been the Mavericks. The Dallas Mavericks will likely see a spike in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 10th-fastest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).

LeBron James has notched 28.9 points per game over the last 10 games, 4.2 higher than he's notched in all games this year. LeBron James has sunk 3.2 threes per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 more than he's made from downtown in all games this year. LeBron James has played 34.6 minutes per game while on his home court this year, ranking him in the 93rd percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the league. As it relates to scoring, the Lakers's superb 120.9 points per game ranks 6th-strongest in the NBA over the last 10 games. The matchup vs. the Mavericks is a favorable one for shots from the field; the other team's starting PFs have totaled the most FG attempts per game in the league this year (16.0).

Spencer Dinwiddie has gone over 7.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Dalton Knecht has gone over 3.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Gabe Vincent has gone over 5.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Anthony Davis has gone over 27.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.