Sunday, November 1, 2015

Staples Center

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The Dallas Mavericks travel to Staples Center to play the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, November 1, 2015. The opening line for this game has Dallas as 2 point favorites and the over/under has been set at 209.

Dirk Nowitzki comes into this contest averaging 13.5 points per game while playing 23 minutes per night so far this season for the Mavericks. He pulls down 8 rebounds per game and dishes out 2.5 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 44% while his free throw percentage is currently at 100%. Deron Williams averages 12 points per game in 20 minutes per contest this season. He averages 7 assists per contest and 2 rebounds per game for Dallas. His field goal percentage is 63% for the year while he has yet to attempt a free throw this season.

Kobe Bryant averages 18.5 points per game while playing 25.5 minutes per contest this year for the Lakers. He grabs 4 rebounds per game and has 2 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 36% and his free throw percentage currently is at 88%. Julius Randle averages 9 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 23 minutes per contest. He also averages 6.5 rebounds per contest and 1.5 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 35% and his free throw percentage is 60%.

Dallas averages 99.5 points per contest this season which ranks them 20th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is 2 and their shooting percentage is 41% as a team which has them ranked 22nd. Behind the arc they shoot 31% which is good for 20th in the league. They average 57 rebounds per game and 23 assists per game which ranks them 13th and 7th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 2nd with 10.5 per game. The Mavericks allow 99.5 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 11th in the league. They also allow a 41% shooting percentage and a 26% average from behind the arc ranking them 10th and 6th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 66.5 rebounds a game which ranks 30th and they give up 18 assists per contest which puts them in 8th place in the league. They force 13 turnovers per game which ranks them 27th in the league.

Los Angeles averages 112.5 points per game this year which ranks them 3rd in the league. Their average scoring margin is -9.5 and their shooting percentage is 42% as a team which has them sitting in the 21st spot in the league. Behind the arc they shoot 29% which is good for 22nd in the NBA. They average 55.5 rebounds per game and 19 assists per contest which ranks them 15th and 24th respectively. In the turnover department the Lakers rank 17th with 16.5 per game. The Lakers allow 122 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 30th in the league. They also allow a 49% shooting percentage and a 26% average from behind the arc ranking them 28th and 7th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 56 rebounds a game which ranks 19th and they give up 25 assists per contest which puts them in 25th place in the league. The Lakers force 11 turnovers per game which ranks them 29th in the NBA.

Dallas Mavericks Betting Trends

The Dallas Mavericks are 1-1-0 against the spread

The Dallas Mavericks are 1-1-0 against the over/under

Los Angeles Lakers Betting Trends

The Los Angeles Lakers are 0-2-0 against the spread

The Los Angeles Lakers are 2-0-0 against the over/under

Dallas Mavericks Injuries

10/31/15 F Chandler Parsons Knee "?" Sunday vs. LA Lakers
10/31/15 PG Deron Williams Knee doubtful Sunday vs. LA Lakers
10/31/15 G Wesley Matthews Achilles probable Sunday vs. LA Lakers
10/26/15 C JaVale McGee Leg out indefinitely

Los Angeles Lakers Injuries

No key injuries to report

Guy's Pick: Take Dallas

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