The Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks have established a rich history over the past decade, but these two rivals are both bringing in new-look rosters into the 2012-13 season. The season opener in Los Angeles is going to be a showcase of the two new rotations, and it will be broadcast for the national audience to see on the first night of the new season. <\/p>\n
Dallas Mavericks (0-0) @ Los Angeles Lakers (0-0)<\/strong> Matchup<\/a> | Preview<\/a> <\/strong>| Check Out Ray’s NBA Plays!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The Dallas Mavericks failed to bring in their No. 1 free-agent target this summer in Deron Williams, and in doing so, they all but eliminated themselves from the Dwight Howard sweepstakes. The team also let Jason Terry and Jason Kidd escape their grasps in free agency, but that didn\u2019t stop the team from going out and bringing in the pieces necessary to rebuild starting this year.<\/p>\n Darren Collison is a good young point guard who should create a solid challenge for Steve Nash on opening night. O.J. Mayo doesn\u2019t hold a candle to Kobe Bryant, but his game has All-Star potential if he can put it together under Rick Carlisle. Even Elton Brand and Chris Kaman, who are both likely past their primes, will provide toughness down low that the team lacked last year after letting Tyson Chandler slip away.<\/p>\n However, the most important thing to consider about this Dallas team to start the year is that they are going to be without their go-to option on offense, Dirk Nowitzki. The 34-year-old forward who averaged 21.6 points last season\u201426.8 in the postseason\u2014will miss time early in the year with a knee injury. The team was just 19th in the league in 2012 in points per game (95.8) and it could be difficult to keep up with a stacked Lakers squad without Nowitzki on their side.<\/p>\n The Los Angeles Lakers have become arguably the most polarizing team in the NBA, and all eyes will be on them when the season kicks off Tuesday night. Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash and Pau Gasol on the same team has created an All-Star-type feel to this roster, but they\u2019re going to be all business moving forward.<\/p>\n Howard is still questionable at this point for the season opener, but he\u2019s been targeting the contest against Dallas as his time to return. If he is able to play, the inside advantage goes to L.A. on every possession he\u2019s in the game. One of the biggest variables to the entire Lakers\u2019 season, however, is how well Bryant can play off the ball with Nash controlling the offense. We\u2019ll get a glimpse into how that story will play out this week, but to start the season, Bryant will have the chance to take on a subpar defender in Mayo. [ad-6571516]<\/p>\n Don\u2019t be surprised to see the new-look Lakers struggle against the spread at times this season as they continue to build chemistry, but with Dallas missing their star player in game one, L.A. should look to take advantage.<\/p>\n Both teams should encounter rough patches as new personalities attempt to jell on the floor, but with the Mavericks missing their leading scorer on opening night, the game should belong to the most talented group, which is by far the Lakers this season.<\/p>\n Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. O\/U Pick: Over 187.5<\/strong> Mavericks vs Lakers NBA Spread\/Handicapping The Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks have established a rich history over the past decade, but these two rivals are both bringing in new-look rosters into the 2012-13 season. 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\n Tuesday Oct. 30, 2012 on TNT<\/strong>
\n STAPLES Center, Los Angeles, CALIF.<\/strong>
\n 10:30 PM ET<\/strong>
\n Moneyline: OFF<\/strong>
\n Spread: Lakers 8.5 from GTBets.eu<\/a><\/strong>
\n O\/U: 187.5<\/strong><\/p>\nDallas Mavericks<\/h3>\n
**CLICK HERE TO GRAB OUR BEST Picks for 2012 NBA Betting!**<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
Los Angeles Lakers<\/h3>\n
Trends<\/h3>\n
\nOver is 4-1 in Lakers last 5 overall.
\nOver is 12-3-1 in Lakers last 16 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
\nOver is 4-1 in Lakers last 5 home games.
\nOver is 5-1 in Mavericks last 6 road games.
\nOver is 4-1 in Mavericks last 5 overall.<\/p>\n
\nScore Prediction: Los Angeles Lakers 103 \u2013 Dallas Mavericks 90<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"