Los Angeles at Dallas

The Los Angeles Lakers' injury list is long, and their play has reflected that. This would most often be a huge game for Dallas, but with the Lakers coming in as a below .500 team, it doesn't have the same flare. The Mavs are clinging to 8th place in the West, and have had problems of their own, dropping two straight games. Amid the injuries, the Lakers have to be impressed with Kendall Marshall, who has 32 assists in his two starts. The Lakers are off a season-worst defensive effort vs. Denver, and have clawed back in their next game after allowing 125+ points to go 6-2 ATS in their last eight. Dallas has been no-shows at home when facing a team with a losing road record at 1-7 ATS in their last eight. Take the Lakers in this one.