Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks Preview
Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Mavericks versus the Trail Blazers? Tip off is at at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ROOT. The game will be played at Moda Center in Portland, OR.
The Mavericks are favored in this Western conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 228.5 points. Check out BetCoco for Portland Trail Blazers – Dallas Mavericks odds
Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Mavericks and Trail Blazers did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Trail Blazers have the leg up at 2-1. The Trail Blazers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 252 points per game leading to an over/under record of 3-0.
- Across the Mavericks last five road games, the team averaged 111 points per game while allowing 117. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
- Across their last three home contests, Portland has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 107 points per game.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Trail Blazers have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
- The Mavericks have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction
Looking at the Mavericks’ previous ten games, they are 4-6 and face the Trail Blazers with an overall mark of 12-8. In their 20 games, the Mavericks have achieved a 7-6 record in games against Western Conference teams, and they have a 5-2 record in non-conference play.
Dallas comes in with an overall ATS record of 10-10 so far this season. This season, Dallas has a 9-6 record against the spread when they are the favorites, and they are 1-4 as underdogs.
The over/under record for the Mavericks stands at 14-6-0 so far this season. Their games have an ongoing average of 245.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 233.8.
The Mavericks offense is coming off a game in which they scored 147 points vs. the Jazz. Overall their field goal percentage was 55.4% while connecting on 22 threes. Offensively, the Mavericks hold a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, placing them 20th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 7th in terms of percentage and 1st in three-pointers made.
So far, the Mavericks’ defense is ranked 21st in the league at 117.0 points per contest.
In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Mavericks defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 55.9% while allowing 35.8% from downtown.
Looking at the Trail Blazers’ previous ten games, they are 3-7 and face the Mavericks with an overall mark of 6-14. Currently, the team is 14th in the Western Conference as well as 5th in the Northwest division.
Portland has a .500 ATS record so far this season, marked at 10-10. The Trail Blazers maintain an ATS record of 8-5 on the road, while they have a 2-5 record vs. the spread when playing at home.
In terms of their over/under record, the Trail Blazers are 8-12-0 so far this season. Their played games maintain an ongoing average of 234.0 points per game, alongside an average over/under line of 223.
In their latest game, the Trail Blazers offense put up 106 points against the Warriors. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 41.1% and made 16 threes. On offense, Trail Blazers has been struggling with their efficiency, coming into today’s game with a field goal percentgage of 43%. So far, they are 21st in free-throws made on a free throw shooting percentage of 79%.
So far, the Trail Blazers’ defense is ranked 12th in the league at 111.8 points per contest.
In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Trail Blazers defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 56.6% while allowing 32.8% from downtown.
Looking at our projections, the Mavericks are expected to take down the Trail Blazers by a score of 115-99.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Tips
- Take the Mavericks on the moneyline
- The Mavericks should also cover at -7.5
- Our NBA model projects 214 points, and we suggest taking the under
Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report
- Jerami Grant – Concussion – Out
- Malcolm Brogdon – Knee – Questionable
- Deandre Ayton – Knee – Doubtful
- Robert Williams III – Knee – Out
- Ish Wainright – Knee – Out
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
- Maxi Kleber – Toe – Out
- Grant Williams – Knee – Out
- Josh Green – Elbow – Out
