Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction NBA Picks 12/28/24

Portland Trail Blazers (10-20) vs Dallas Mavericks (19-11)

Game Info: Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00 pm (Moda Center at the Rose Quarter)

Betting Odds: Portland Trail Blazers +3.5 / Dallas Mavericks -3.5 --- Over/Under: 224.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers meet Saturday in NBA action at the Moda Center. Here’s a Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction. This article will include a Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers Pick.

Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview

The Dallas Mavericks beat the Suns, lost to the Timberwolves, and they play the Kings, Rockets, and Cavs next. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 118.2 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 28.1 points and 7.8 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 24 points and 4.6 rebounds. Klay Thompson is the third double-digit scorer and PJ Washington is grabbing 7.9 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 37.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.4 rebounds per game.

Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the Mavs, beat the Jazz, and they play the 76ers, Lakers, Bucks, and Pistons next. The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 107.6 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 116.9 points on 48 percent shooting. Shaedon Sharpe is averaging 17.9 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Anfernee Simons is averaging 17 points and 2.6 rebounds. Jerami Grant is the third double-digit scorer and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 10.1 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.

Why the Dallas Mavericks will win

  • The Mavericks have won each of their last 11 games as favorites against the Trail Blazers.
  • The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last six games against Mavericks teams that held a winning record.
  • The favorites have covered the spread in each of the last nine games between the Mavericks and Trail Blazers.
  • The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six night games against Mavericks teams that held a winning record.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of the Mavericks' last seven games at Moda Center have gone OVER the total points line.
  • Thirteen of the last 14 night games between the Mavericks and Trail Blazers at Moda Center have gone OVER the total points line.

Portland Trail Blazers Player Facts

  • Jerami Grant ranks 36th amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (1.0) this season.
  • Shaedon Sharpe ranks 24th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for points per game (17.9) this season.

Dallas Mavericks Player Facts

  • Klay Thompson ranks 13th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.0) this season.
  • Quentin Grimes ranks 16th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (41.3%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Trail Blazers rank 29th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (6.5).
  • The Trail Blazers rank 29th in the league for H1 points per game this season (51.8).
  • The Dallas Mavericks are one of only three teams to lose a home game against the Suns this season.
  • The Mavericks rank 27th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (12.0).

Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction

The Dallas Mavericks are on the end of a back to back and down their top player in Luka, so you can see why this game would be difficult. However, I don't think it matters. The Portland Trail Blazers aren't good, especially defensively, and they're 2-8 SU and 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games. The Mavs have won 8 of the last 10 games against the Trail Blazers, and that includes a 24-point win less than a week ago. The line isn't anything crazy. Give me the Mavericks. 

Randy’s Pick Dallas Mavericks -3.5

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