Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Top Prop Bets for Tuesday's Matchup

Bryan Armetta shares his favorite player prop bets for the NBA game between the Mavericks and Lakers.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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With the Mavericks missing key players like Luka Doncic and Cooper Flagg, the Lakers are favored by 7.5 points in this matchup. Armetta highlights two prop bets he likes - one on Mavericks forward P.J. Washington's rebounding and one on Lakers star LeBron James' combined rebounds and assists.

Why it matters

This game features two Western Conference teams fighting for playoff positioning, with the Lakers looking to build momentum heading into the All-Star break. The Mavericks' injuries open up opportunities for players like Washington to step up, while James will look to dominate as the Lakers' primary playmaker.

The details

For the Mavericks, P.J. Washington has been a steady presence this season, averaging 14.0 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. With the Mavericks short-handed in the frontcourt, Washington is expected to see an increased workload on the glass. He's recorded at least 8 rebounds in 4 of his last 6 games against the Lakers. On the Lakers' side, LeBron James is averaging a double-double with 21.8 points, 5.7 rebounds and 6.9 assists per game. Even if his scoring is limited, James should stuff the stat sheet against the Mavericks' porous defense that ranks 10th-worst in points allowed, 3rd-worst in rebounds allowed, and 11th-worst in assists allowed per game.

  • The Mavericks vs. Lakers game is on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
  • The game will be played at the Crypto Center in Los Angeles.

The players

P.J. Washington

A 6'7" forward for the Dallas Mavericks who has been a steady presence this season, averaging 14.0 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game.

LeBron James

A 41-year-old superstar forward for the Los Angeles Lakers who is averaging a double-double with 21.8 points, 5.7 rebounds and 6.9 assists per game this season.

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What they’re saying

“Even if buckets are difficult to come by, LeBron should have a major impact on this one. The Mavericks are giving up the tenth-most points (117.3), third-most rebounds (56.3) and 11th-most assists (27.2) per game to opponents.”

— Bryan Armetta, Writer (draftkings.com)

What’s next

The Lakers will look to enter the All-Star break on a high note with a win over the short-handed Mavericks.

The takeaway

This game features an opportunity for role players like P.J. Washington to step up for the undermanned Mavericks, while LeBron James will look to dominate as the Lakers' primary playmaker against Dallas' porous defense.