Dallas Mavericks (21-16) vs Portland Trail Blazers (13-23)
Game Info: Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 8:30 pm (American Airlines Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Dallas Mavericks -7.5 — Over/Under: 219
The Portland Trail Blazers and Dallas Mavericks meet Thursday 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 Pistons, beat the Pelicans, and they play the Heat, Nets, and Clippers next. The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 108.1 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 116.9 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Anfernee Simons is averaging 18.6 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Shaedon Sharpe is averaging 17.9 points and 3.7 rebounds. Jerami Grant is the third double-digit scorer and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 10.2 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 33.6 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.
Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Grizzlies, beat the Lakers, and they play the Nuggets, Pelicans, and Thunder next. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 116.4 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 111.9 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 28.1 points and 7.8 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 24.3 points and 4.6 rebounds. Klay Thompson is the third double-digit scorer and PJ Washington is grabbing 7.5 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 37.6 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 44.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Dallas Mavericks will win
- The Mavericks have won each of their last eight games at American Airlines Center against Northwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last seven road games following a win.
- The favorites have covered the spread in nine of the last 10 games between the Trail Blazers and Mavericks.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The Mavericks have lost three of their last four games as favorites following a win.
- The Mavericks have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven home games following a home win.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Trail Blazers’ last three games.
Dallas Mavericks Player Facts
- Klay Thompson ranks 14th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.0) this season.
- Spencer Dinwiddie ranks 12th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (87.4%) this season.
Portland Trail Blazers Player Facts
- Toumani Camara ranks 22nd amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.4) this season.
- Deni Avdija ranks 23rd amongst qualified Forwards for assists per game (3.2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Mavericks rank 4th in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (36.1).
- The Mavericks rank 4th in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (26.9).
- The Trail Blazers rank 28th in the league for assists per game this season (23.2).
- The Trail Blazers rank 28th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (12.1).
Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction
The Portland Trail Blazers aren’t the sexiest team in the world, but they’ve covered three straight games and are a profitable 19-16-1 ATS on the season. The Portland Trail Blazers have also won two of their last three games, so maybe the young squad is finally starting to figure things out. This is also a thick line for a Dallas Mavericks team that’s still down Luka and Kyrie, and possibly Gafford. I just can’t lay these sorts of numbers when a team is down its two best players. The Mavs have also failed to cover five of their last six games. Probably better options out there on Thursday’s NBA card. I’ll still grab the points with the Trail Blazers.