Need a Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers prediction? We’ve got what you need, as the Trail Blazers hit the road to face the Mavericks on Friday, Jan 5 at 8:30 ET. The current total stands at 238.5, with the Mavericks being favored by 10.5 at home. Keep reading to get our Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers player props and predictions.
Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers Odds
- Spread: Mavericks -10.5
- Total 238.5
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Jan 5
- Time: 8:30 ET
- Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas TX
- TV: BSSW
Trail Blazers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Trail Blazers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Although Portland has a straight up record of 0-5 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 104 points per game in these games.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Trail Blazers have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
Mavericks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Mavericks have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Although Dallas has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-4. The team averaged 112 points per game in these games.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Mavericks have a straight up record of 7-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 7-3.
Can The Trail Blazers Secure a Win at Dallas?
Across their last ten games, the Trail Blazers have gone 3-7 and come into today’s game vs. the Mavericks at 9-24 overall. In Western Conference matchups, the Trail Blazers are 5-19 compared to 4-5 in non-conference games.
The Trail Blazers are coming off a game in which they scored 97 points and shot 39.1% from the field. This is below their season average of 108.4 PPG. Jerami Grant is the team’s leading scorer with an average of 21.7 PPG. Shaedon Sharpe is also contributing 16.4 PPG.
So far this season, the Blazers have been a middle-of-the-pack defense, ranking 18th in the league at 115.3 points per game allowed. On the road, they have been slightly better, giving up 114.5 points per game, which is 11th in the NBA.
Portland has been able to limit opponents from beyond the arc, allowing just 10.8 made threes per game, which is 2nd in the league. Overall, they have given up a three-point shooting percentage of 33.1%.
One area where the Blazers have struggled is on the glass, ranking 25th in rebounds per game and 30th in defensive rebounds per game. They have also struggled to protect the rim, ranking 23rd in blocked shots.
Does Dallas Have What it Takes at Home?
When looking at their overall record of 20-15, the Mavericks have gone 2-1 in their last three games. In Western Conference play, the Mavericks are 15-12 compared to 5-3 in non-conference games.
So far this season, the Mavericks have the 7th highest scoring offense at 118.5 points per game. In 68.6% of their games, they have scored more than their opponent’s defensive average. In their last game against the Trail Blazers, Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 41 points and Kyrie Irving added 29.
When it comes to defense, the Mavericks have struggled this season, ranking 22nd in the NBA at 117.4 points per game allowed. However, over their last five games, they have been much better, giving up just 115.4 points per game, which is 10th in the league over that span.
One area where Dallas has been solid defensively is at the free-throw line, where they are 9th in the NBA at 21.5 made free-throws allowed per game. Over their last five games, they have been even better, giving up just 16.6 made free-throws per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, opponents have made more threes than their season average in 57.1% of games against the Mavericks. On the season, Dallas is 19th in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 36.7%.
Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Luka Doncic and his points prop of 34.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -110 while the under is at -120. Our model predicts that Luka Doncic will finish with 30 points, 8 rebounds, and 8. As for his points prop, we favor the under at 34.5.
- The Prop: Luka Doncic Under 34.5 Points (-120)
Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers Predictions
For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Mavericks to secure the win, with an expected final score of 113-100. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -10.5.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 238.5 and given that our model is projecting 213 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Mavericks -10.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook