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The banged-up Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks square off tonight, two nights removed from NBA Rookie of the Year favorite Cooper Flagg’s 51-point outburst against Orlando.
We’ve looked at the stats, the betting data, as well as our Covers projection model to see where the market missed the mark.
To accompany our Lakers vs. Mavericks picks and predictions, here are our top Lakers vs. Mavericks NBA player prop projections and NBA picks for Sunday, April 5.
Lakers vs Mavericks computer picks for April 5
 Lakers |
 Mavericks |
|---|---|
| Hachimura o14.5 points <<-120>> |
Christie o9.5 points <<-120>> |
| L. James o1.5 threes <<-125>> |
Christie o2.5 rebounds <<+100>> |
| LaRavia o4.5 rebounds <<-150>> |
Flagg u24.5 points <<-105>> |
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Lakers computer picks
Rui Hachimura Over 14.5 points (-120)
Projection: 16.8 points
Rui Hachimura has struggled with consistency lately, but the Dallas Mavericks are the right matchup.
The Mavericks’ interior defense is a sieve, and Hachimura attacks the paint effectively. Expect an uptick in his usage and finishing opportunities tonight against a vulnerable front court.
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Lebron James Over 1.5 made threes (-125)
Projection: 2.0 made threes
LeBron James has been cold from 3-point range lately, but he continues to launch as many as four attempts per night.
The Los Angeles Lakers legend may catch a break against the Mavericks, who have allowed the 27th most made threes per game over their last 10 contests.
Jake LaRavia Over 4.5 rebounds (-150)
Projection: 5.7 rebounds
Jake LaRavia has seen an uptick in minutes since Luka Doncic hit the IR, and he’s made the most of his time, pulling down at least seven boards in his previous two games.
Dallas ranks 26th in the NBA in opponent rebounds in their past 10 contests, and won’t have enough size to handle LaRavia.
Mavericks computer picks
Max Christie Over 9.5 points (-120)
Projection: 10.7 points
Dallas guard Max Christie has been in a scoring slump but seems to have turned things around after scoring 14 points against Orlando.
Christie should have ample opportunities to score tonight, as he won’t have to deal with Austin Reaves defending him.
Max Christie Over 2.5 rebounds (+100)
Projection: 3.1 rebounds
Christie may be in a scoring slump, but he’s been a sneaky rebounder and has snatched at least three boards in four straight games.
The Dallas guard should grab at least three tonight, as he won’t have to worry about the handsy Reaves or Bronny James slowing him down.
Cooper Flagg Under 24.5 points (-105)
Projection: 22.5 points
Cooper Flagg is coming off a 51-point explosion against the Magic, but this Lakers defense is a tough test.
Before that outburst, Flagg stayed Under his scoring prop in five of eight games. Expect the Lakers to slow him down again, making the Under our play tonight.
How to watch Lakers vs Mavericks tonight
| Location | American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX |
| Date | Sunday, April 5, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | Peacock |
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