SportsLine's model has simulated the Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers matchup 10,000 times and revealed its picks for Tuesday

A couple of Western Conference hopefuls right on top of each other in the standings meet up on Tuesday, Jan. 7 when the Dallas Mavericks host the Los Angeles Lakers at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

The Los Angeles Lakers (20-14) finish a 2-game road trip on Tuesday against the Dallas Mavericks (20-16). Tip-off from American Airlines is at 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Lakers vs.

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This game was originally supposed to be at 8:30 ET/7:30 CT, but due to inclement weather getting ready to hit the Dallas area, the NBA has moved the game up to 7:30 ET/6:30 CT. Temperatures will reach freezing levels throughout the weekend, but the rain and snow expected had the NBA worried about team and fan safety.

DALLAS — Watch the Dallas Mavericks vs. Portland Trail Blazers on WFAA/KFAA at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9. Here's a breakdown on how to tune in – and guarantee you get the clearest signal possible of the broadcast.

Austin Reaves has given the Lakers' offense a spark but opponents are starting to torch him on the defensive end.

Basketball can wait. The NBA has postponed the Los Angeles Lakers’ home game tonight against the Charlotte Hornets due to the devastating wildfires roaring through Los Angeles.

Redick revealed that his family was forced to evacuate their home on Tuesday due to the wilfires, which has burned more than 17,000 acres and leveled more than 1,000 structures in just three days, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is among hundreds of residents who have lost their homes to wildfires raging across the Los Angeles area.

TV channel: KATU (Antenna: 2.2 in Portland. Xfinity: 302 and 1170. DirecTV: 688-1. KUNP (Antenna: 47.1. Xfinity: 16, 302, 1170. DirecTV: 47. Spectrum: 184).