On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, the Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Dallas Mavericks in a highly anticipated matchup. With Luka Doncic facing off against his old team, this game is filled with intrigue. To spice things up, we’ve put together a Same Game Parlay at +431 odds. Let’s break it down.
Parlay Picks
- Lakers -8 (-110)
- LeBron James to grab 8+ rebounds (-120)
- P.J. Washington to score 15+ points (-180)
Why the Lakers Will Cover the Spread
The Mavericks have been hit hard by injuries and will be without key players like Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II, and Daniel Gafford. This has made their defense vulnerable, especially inside. In a recent game against Golden State, they allowed 60 points in the paint, a worrying stat going into a matchup against the Lakers, who score the 9th-most points in the paint.
Additionally, the Lakers have the rest advantage after playing more recently, while the Mavericks are coming off a game in Golden State. The Lakers will be motivated for revenge after losing to Dallas by 21 points earlier this season, and you can bet Luka Doncic will want to make a statement against his former team. For these reasons, we’re backing the Lakers to cover the spread.
LeBron James to Grab 8+ Rebounds
With several Mavericks big men sidelined, they’ve struggled with rebounding, allowing an average of 57.3 rebounds over their last three games. This is where LeBron James can take advantage. Despite being in his 22nd season, LeBron has been dominating on the boards, averaging 8.3 rebounds per game over his last 15 games. He grabbed 10 rebounds in the first matchup against the Mavericks this season, and given the situation, we expect him to do so again.
P.J. Washington to Score 15+ Points
P.J. Washington has been a steady scoring option for the Mavericks, averaging 19.2 points per game over the last 11 contests. His shooting efficiency, especially from three-point range, has been impressive, making him a reliable contributor. With the Lakers’ defense ranking in the bottom 10 for opponent points in the paint, expect Washington to play a key role in the offense and clear the 15-point mark.