The Los Angeles Lakers aim to snap a two-game losing streak as they visit the short-handed Dallas Mavericks, who are dealing with injuries to their superstar backcourt tandem, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
With Dallas playing on the second night of a back-to-back after a double-figure loss to Memphis, Anthony Davis is positioned to dominate the matchup.
Here’s the featured Davis prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook to consider for Tuesday’s game in Dallas.
Best Anthony Davis Prop Bet on DraftKings Sportsbook
Anthony Davis Over 39.5 Points + Rebounds (-120)
Davis continues to lead the Lakers in scoring and rebounding, averaging 26.0 points and 11.8 rebounds in 33 games this season. Despite the team’s loss, he is coming off a strong performance against the Rockets, posting 30 points and 13 rebounds.
Davis’ ability to control the paint will be crucial against a depleted Mavericks frontcourt missing Daniel Gafford. Keep in mind that Davis expressed frustration with the Lakers’ effort in the loss to Houston, pointing to transition defense and rebounding as areas that need improvement.
“That team right there, they just beat us in effort. Like I said, transition, something you can control,” Davis said. “Get back. Turnovers, we didn’t have a lot, but they were timely, especially in the first half. Offensive rebounds, all of those effort plays. When we were in the halfcourt, they got separation sometimes but for the most part, we were solid defensively. I think the game was lost in all of the effort categories.”
Davis is expected to set the tone early, emphasizing rebounding after Houston grabbed 18 offensive boards. With Gafford out and the Mavericks forced to rely on Dwight Powell and Maxi Kleber, Davis will have a clear opportunity to dominate inside. That’ll especially be the case if Dereck Lively II, who played 35 minutes on Monday night in Memphis, is fatigued or faces foul trouble.
The Mavericks’ lack of depth and playing on tired legs further tilts the matchup in Davis’ favor. Dallas has allowed multiple double-figure rebound performances in recent games, and Davis’ aggressive approach on the glass could lead to another dominant stat line.
The main factor that could impact Davis’ scoring output would be the potential double teams by a Mavericks team trying to keep pace offensively. If Davis is forced to give the ball up, he must capitalize on scoring chances as a cutter, on the offensive glass and in transition. Regardless, it will be challenging for Dallas to handle the Lakers in pick-and-roll, which could help Davis get some easy finishes.
Betting Davis to exceed 39.5 combined points and rebounds aligns with his recent production and the Lakers’ need to bounce back. Expect him to anchor the Lakers on both ends as they look to exploit Dallas’ vulnerabilities and return to the win column.
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