WUNDERDOG (NBA)
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Game: Dallas at Los Angeles Lakers (10:30 PM Eastern)
Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -6.5 (-110)
The Lakers have been methodical most of the season, picking their spots. That has changed as we head towards the playoffs and this team has come to life with a 15-1 mark over their last 16 games. That includes five double-digit wins against teams over .500. They have another motivating factor here as they lost in Dallas by 9 the last time these clubs met. The Mavs have rattled off five straight themselves, but all against marginal, or losing teams. Dallas is just 2-5 ATS in their last seven vs. a winning team. Contrast that to the Lakers 8-2 ATS mark in their last 10 vs. a team with a winning record.
The Lakers are pouring it on now, and get the win and cover in this one.