When the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, the news caused an NBA betting earthquake. Doncic was the face of the Mavericks franchise, and his departure caused a revolt among Dallas fans. Since he arrived in Los Angeles, the Lakers have been rejuvenated. Now, the Lake Show is a serious contender in the Western Conference. On Wednesday night, Doncic makes his homecoming in a matchup between the Mavs and Lakers in Dallas. ESPN will televise the event, followed by a matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks NBA Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Los Angeles Lakers Team Overview
Los Angeles has NBA metrics of 19th for scoring offense, 11th for field goal percentage, 16th for 3-point field goal percentage, 10th for free throw percentage, and 26th for offensive rebounding. In comparison on defense, the Lakers have NBA metrics of 12th for scoring defense, 10th for field goal percentage permitted, 10th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 9th for defensive rebounding.
The Lakers are 47-30 straight up, 42-33-2 against the spread, and 39-38 over/under the sports betting total. Late on, Los Angeles has covered three out of their last nine games. While the Lakers have gone over the total in six of its previous eight matchups
Dallas Mavericks Team Overview
Dallas Mavericks have NBA metrics of 13th for scoring offense, 10th for field goal percentage, 14th for 3-point field goal percentage, 22nd for free throw percentage, and 23rd for offensive rebounding. In comparison on defense, the Mavericks have NBA metrics of 19th for scoring defense, 18th for field goal percentage permitted, 20th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 26th for defensive rebounding.
The Mavericks are 38-41 straight up, 36-40-3 against the spread, and 42-35 over/under the NBA betting total. Late on, Dallas has covered two out of their last seven games. The Mavericks have gone over the total in two of their previous six matchups.
As mentioned earlier, Los Angeles is in much better form than Dallas. Also, Doncic will want to show well in his homecoming.
Lakers at Mavericks SBG Best Bet: Los Angeles Lakers.
Denver Nuggets vs. Sacramento Kings NBA Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 10 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Denver Nuggets Team Overview
Denver has NBA metrics of 3rd for scoring offense, 1st for field goal percentage, 4th for 3-point field goal percentage, 24th for free throw percentage, and 4th for offensive rebounding. In comparison on defense, the Nuggets have NBA metrics of 24th for scoring defense, 14th for field goal percentage permitted, 22nd for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 5th for defensive rebounding.
The Denver Nuggets are 47-31 straight up, 35-42-1 against the spread, and 45-32 over/under the sports betting total. Late on, Denver has covered two out of their last nine games. The Nuggets have gone under the total in three of its previous four matchups.
Sacramento Kings Team Overview
Sacramento has NBA metrics of 10th for scoring offense, 12th for field goal percentage, 19th for 3-point field goal percentage, 4th for free throw percentage, and 15th for offensive rebounding. In comparison on defense, the Kings have NBA metrics of 20th for scoring defense, 21st for field goal percentage permitted, 30th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 7th for defensive rebounding.
The Kings are 37-40 straight up, 31-43-3 against the spread, and 42-35 over/under the NBA betting total. Late on Sacramento has covered three out of their last five games. While the Kings have gone under the total in six its previous eight matchups.
In this situation, Denver is the better team, getting a more favorable road team price.
Nuggets at Kings SBG Best Bet: Denver Nuggets.