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Lakers Vs Mavericks Computer Picks: Our Best Player Prop Projections For April 5

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The banged-up Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks square off tonight, two nights removed from NBA Rookie of the Year favorite Cooper Flagg’s 51-point outburst against Orlando. 

We’ve looked at the stats, the betting data, as well as our Covers projection model to see where the market missed the mark. 

To accompany our Lakers vs. Mavericks picks and predictions, here are our top Lakers vs. Mavericks NBA player prop projections and NBA picks for Sunday, April 5.

Lakers vs Mavericks computer picks for April 5

Lakers Mavericks
Hachimura o14.5 points
-120
Christie o9.5 points
-120
L. James o1.5 threes
-125
Christie o2.5 rebounds
+100
LaRavia o4.5 rebounds
-150
Flagg u24.5 points 
-105

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Lakers computer picks

Rui Hachimura Over 14.5 points (-120)

Projection: 16.8 points

Rui Hachimura has struggled with consistency lately, but the Dallas Mavericks are the right matchup. 

The Mavericks' interior defense is a sieve, and Hachimura attacks the paint effectively. Expect an uptick in his usage and finishing opportunities tonight against a vulnerable front court.

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Lebron James Over 1.5 made threes (-125)

Projection: 2.0 made threes

LeBron James has been cold from 3-point range lately, but he continues to launch as many as four attempts per night. 

The Los Angeles Lakers legend may catch a break against the Mavericks, who have allowed the 27th most made threes per game over their last 10 contests.

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Jake LaRavia Over 4.5 rebounds (-150)

Projection: 5.7 rebounds

Jake LaRavia has seen an uptick in minutes since Luka Doncic hit the IR, and he’s made the most of his time, pulling down at least seven boards in his previous two games.

Dallas ranks 26th in the NBA in opponent rebounds in their past 10 contests, and won’t have enough size to handle LaRavia. 

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Mavericks computer picks

Max Christie Over 9.5 points (-120)

Projection: 10.7 points

Dallas guard Max Christie has been in a scoring slump but seems to have turned things around after scoring 14 points against Orlando.

Christie should have ample opportunities to score tonight, as he won’t have to deal with Austin Reaves defending him. 

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Max Christie Over 2.5 rebounds (+100)

Projection: 3.1 rebounds

Christie may be in a scoring slump, but he’s been a sneaky rebounder and has snatched at least three boards in four straight games.

The Dallas guard should grab at least three tonight, as he won’t have to worry about the handsy Reaves or Bronny James slowing him down. 

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Cooper Flagg Under 24.5 points (-105)

Projection: 22.5 points

Cooper Flagg is coming off a 51-point explosion against the Magic, but this Lakers defense is a tough test. 

Before that outburst, Flagg stayed Under his scoring prop in five of eight games. Expect the Lakers to slow him down again, making the Under our play tonight.

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How to watch Lakers vs Mavericks tonight

LocationAmerican Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
DateSunday, April 5, 2026
Tip-off7:30 p.m. ET
TVPeacock

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