The set-up: The Mavericks come in off a 127-117 win over Detroit here jsut last night. They won, but they didn't cover. The Mavericks have dropped six straight ATS, but I expect that trend to end here, as I expect Luka Doncic and company to bring their "A" game with Anthony Davis and the LA Lakers coming to town. Working in a starter that returns from injury doesn't always go smoothly, so honestly it's hard to predict exactly what we'll get out of LA this evening.

The pick: The Mavericks play with revenge here as well after falling 138-115 to LA on X-Mas Day. Despite having played just last night, I like the Mavs here, as I just can't trust all of the uncertainty right now involving LA's line-up. Dallas didn't expend a lot of energy in last night's win and fatigue isn't going to be an issue. I'm laying the points, but expecting a decisive win.

This is a 10* ULTIMATE DESTRUCTION on the Dallas Mavericks.