Los Angeles Lakers — Dallas Mavericks, prediction and H2H — 13 February, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers
Dallas Mavericks
On February 13, 2026, an NBA regular-season match between Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks will take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers come into this matchup after two consecutive home defeats. First, they lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder 110–119, and in their most recent game suffered a heavy loss to the San Antonio Spurs, 108–136. It is worth noting that the Lakers are currently dealing with several roster issues and were missing multiple key players.
Overall, the Lakers’ recent form has been fairly balanced. Over their last eight games, they have recorded four wins and four losses. At the moment, Los Angeles sit sixth in the Western Conference with a record of 32 wins and 21 losses. In terms of home performance, the Lakers rank seventh in the conference, having won 14 of their 24 home games.
Offensively, the Lakers rank 14th in the league, averaging 115.9 points per game, while defensively they allow 116.3 points per game, which places them 18th overall. Luka Dončić is the team’s leading scorer and primary offensive engine, averaging 32.8 points and 8.6 assists per game, but he will miss this matchup due to injury. Deandre Ayton leads the team in rebounds with 8.5 per game.
As for home matchups against Dallas, the rivalry has been quite even in recent years. In the last six games played in Los Angeles between these teams, both sides have recorded three wins each.
Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks come into this matchup in very poor form. In their most recent game, they suffered a 111–120 loss to the Phoenix Suns, which marked their eighth consecutive defeat. Overall, it is worth noting that Dallas have faced a very tough schedule recently. Before the game against Phoenix, they played twice against the San Antonio Spurs, as well as matchups versus Boston and Houston, making it difficult to find positive results against such strong opponents.
At the moment, the Mavericks sit 12th in the conference standings with a record of 19 wins and 34 losses. The team urgently needs to start collecting wins in order to stay in contention for a playoff spot. Offensively, Dallas have not been particularly impressive this season, averaging 114.1 points per game, which ranks 22nd in the league. Defensively, they also struggle, allowing 117.3 points per game, the 21st-worst mark in the NBA.
The team’s leading scorer is Cooper Flagg, who averages 20.4 points per game. P.J. Washington leads the team in rebounds with 7.1 per game, while Ryan Nembhard is the top playmaker, averaging 4.9 assists per game.
As for head-to-head matchups against the Los Angeles Lakers, the advantage slightly favors Los Angeles. In the last six meetings, the Lakers have won four times, while the Mavericks have claimed two victories. Dallas have lost their last two games against the Lakers, with the most recent meeting taking place last month, when they fell 110–116.
Key facts and head-to-head stats
- Los Angeles Lakers will be without Luka Dončić and several rotation players.
- Dallas have lost 8 consecutive games, but only 3 of those defeats were by double digits.
- Lakers have failed to win by more than 10 points in 6 of the last 7 meetings against Dallas.
Los Angeles Lakers — Dallas Mavericks Prediction
Both teams are coming into this matchup off recent losing streaks. The Lakers are currently on a two-game losing streak. They are currently sixth in the conference and have generally performed well at home, but they are facing serious roster issues. Several key players will miss this game, which significantly affects the overall strength of the team. As for Dallas, the situation is quite the opposite. The Mavericks are in the middle of a long losing streak, having failed to win in eight consecutive games. They currently sit 12th in the standings and remain outside the playoff zone. However, despite their struggles, Dallas usually puts up a strong fight against this opponent. Taking into account the Lakers’ significant absences and Dallas’ strong motivation to finally end their losing streak and take advantage of the hosts’ weakened lineup, this game is expected to be fairly even and competitive. Dallas should avoid a heavy defeat and will aim to do everything possible to secure a much-needed win. My bet for this game: Dallas Mavericks Asian Handicap +10 at odds of 1.55.
