Dallas Mavericks (18-10) vs Portland Trail Blazers (9-19)
December 23, 2024 at 08:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Dallas Mavericks -9.5 / Portland Trail Blazers +9.5 — Over/Under:
The Portland Trail Blazers and Dallas Mavericks meet Monday in NBA action at the American Airlines Center. Here’s a Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction. This article will include a Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks Pick.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the Spurs, beat the Nuggets, and they play the Jazz, 76ers, and Lakers next. The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 107.6 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 116.4 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Anfernee Simons is averaging 17.7 points and 2.6 rebounds, while Shaedon Sharpe is averaging 17.3 points and 3.6 rebounds. Jerami Grant is the third double-digit scorer and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 10.2 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 33.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Warriors, split with the Clippers, and they play the Timberwolves, Suns, and Kings next. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 118.6 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 112.7 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 28.9 points and 8.2 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 23.9 points and 4.7 rebounds. Klay Thompson is the third double-digit scorer and PJ Washington is grabbing 8.1 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 37.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Mavericks have won each of their last 10 games as favorites against the Trail Blazers.
- The Trail Blazers have lost 26 of their last 28 road games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in each of their last six games as favorites against the Trail Blazers.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five night games against Mavericks teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of the Mavericks’ last 11 night games at American Airlines Center following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Trail Blazers’ last four road games against Southwest Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction
The Dallas Mavericks are obviously head and shoulders the better team and could blow the doors off, but this is a lot of points with Luka questionable. Also, the Portland Trail Blazers have been surprising here and there, which includes a recent win over the Nuggets and hanging around with the Suns. The Portland Trail Blazers and Mavs also played earlier this month, and it came down to the wire. The Trail Blazers can score enough to hang around. Give me the points.