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2023 NBA Handicapping – Mavericks vs. Portland
(24-19) Dallas Mavericks vs. Portland Trail Blazers (19-22)
Date: Saturday, January 14th
Time: 10:00 PM EST
Venue: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon
Moneyline Odds: Mavericks -110 | Trail Blazers -110 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: POR -2
Today’s NBA Betting Total: 229
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To sum up the Dallas Mavericks vs. Portland Trail Blazers series is to have a lot of fun. To that end, the road Mavericks come into this one off a 119-115 road win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
On the positive side, they entered that one as 2.5-point favorites and covered for the first time in three games and the second time in five outings.
The home Trail Blazers come into this one off a 119-113 home loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. On the whole, they entered that one as 1-point underdogs and failed to cover for the fifth time in as many outings.
ATS
For one thing, Dallas is 15-26-2 overall against the spread on the season. Also, they are 7-14 ATS as the away team and 4-6 ATS in its last 10.
So far, the Trail Blazers are 22-19 against the spread on the season. Also, they are 10-7 ATS as the home team and 2-8 ATS in their last 10 overall.
Season Series
These two teams have faced off twice during the 2022-23 regular season:
- Saturday, November 12 @ Dallas: Mavericks 117 – Trail Blazers 112
- Friday, December 16 @ Dallas: Mavericks 130 – 110
Saturday kicks off a quick two-game series for these teams, both in Portland at the Moda Center.
That means these will be the last two times these squads meets this season.
*Editor’s note: Statistics and rankings are current entering games Friday night, January 13. Numbers may vary slightly entering games on Saturday, January 14.
Dallas Mavericks
Season Stats
Offense
Overall, the Mavericks enter this one scoring 112.3 points per game—a number that ranks 20th in the league.
When looking at the advanced stats, the Mavericks score 112.6 points per 100 possessions. So far, that number puts them in the No. 7 spot so far this season, which is a tie with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Defense
Overall, defensively, this team is allowing 111.1 points per game. That number ranks 7th in the Association.
When looking at Defensive Efficiency, this group gives up 111.2 per 100 possessions. So far, this number ranks 16th across the league in a three-way tie with the Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors.
Injury Report
- Josh Green, SG (OUT—elbow)
- Dorian Finney-Smith, PF (OUT—hip)
- Maxi Kleber, PF (OUT—hamstring)
Portland Trail Blazers
Dallas Mavericks vs. Portland Trail Blazers Season Stats
Offense
For one thing, the Trail Blazers enter this one scoring 112.1 points per game—a number that ranks 23rd across the NBA.
Also, when looking at the advanced stats, the Trail Blazers score 111.5 points per 100 possessions. So far, that number puts them in the No. 12 spot so far this season.
Defense
At any rate, defensively, this team is allowing 112.1 points per game. That number ranks 12th in the Association.
By the same token, when looking at Defensive Efficiency, this group gives up 110.1 per 100 possessions. That number ranks 15th.
Injury Report
- Nassir Little, SF (OUT—hip)
- Justise WInslow, PF (OUT—ankle)
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Dallas Mavericks vs. Portland Trail Blazers NBA Betting Trends:
- First, the Trail Blazers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following an ATS loss.
- Also, the Trail Blazers are 0-9 ATS in their last 9 games on 1 day rest
- On the other hand, the Mavericks are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 road games
- Finally, Mavericks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings with the Trail Blazers
Free Dallas Mavericks vs. Portland Trail Blazers NBA Prediction:
At this point, statistically, these teams pair up nicely. Whether on offense or defense—and whether advanced stats or raw stats—Portland and Dallas are no more than five places apart in any of our rankings.
That even includes their bottom-five status across the league in terms of Pace.
The style of play looks similar, too, at least on the surface and on offense. Given that pick-and-roll action from their star guards is where their bread is buttered—not to mention step-back threes from those superstars named Luka Doncic and Damian Lillard.
Something’s Got to Give…
On Saturday, you’ll see two teams that have similarities, but where they’re not similar at all right now is in momentum.
To sum up, Dallas enters this contest off a big national TV, double-overtime road win over LeBron James and the Lakers, while the Blazers come off a letdown loss at home against the Cavaliers.
Different Directions Last 10
In their last 10 games each, the Mavericks have gone 7-3 straight up while Portland is just 2-8.
Additionally, Lillard and the Blazers will turn it around eventually, and may even start that streak in a couple of days when they face the Mavs at home for the second game in a row.
Be that as it may, right now, Luka and the Mavs have the edge over Lillard and the Blazers.
All in all, for that reason, the Mavericks have to be the pick here not just against the spread, but straight up.
4* Free Dallas Mavericks vs. Portland Trail Blazers NBA Betting Pick: Mavericks +2
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