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elo diff (-9.6%)

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This is one of the stronger calls on the slate — LA Lakers at 91% on the road. LA Lakers carries a stronger Elo rating (-412), reflecting a higher overall caliber of play. LA Lakers has an edge in net rating (offensive minus defensive rating) diff (20g). LA Lakers has been taking care of the ball at 13.2 TOV per game, limiting easy transition points. Dallas Mavericks is down 2 rotation players, including Kyrie Irving, which lowers its expected scoring availability to 92%, while los Angeles Lakers is missing Luka Dončić, its top scorer, and 2 other rotation players, which materially cuts into its scoring depth.

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