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2022 NBA Handicapping
(16-12) Portland Trail Blazers vs. Dallas Mavericks (14-14)
Date: Friday, December 16th, 2022
Time: 8:30 PM EST
Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
NBA Moneyline Odds: Trail Blazers +140 | Mavericks -155 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: DAL -3.5
NBA Betting Total: 223
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The road Trail Blazers come into this one off 128-112 win over the San Antonio Spurs. They entered that one as 7.5-point road favorites and covered for the sixth time in as many outings.
The home Mavericks come into this one off a 105-90 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. They entered that one as 2.5-point home underdogs and failed to cover for the third time in as many outings.
On the year, Portland is 19-9 against the spread while Dallas is 8-18-2.
*Editor’s Note: Statistics and ranTrail Blazers are current as of this writing Thursday evening, December 15. Numbers may vary slightly entering games on Friday, December 15.
Portland Trail Blazers
Damian Lillard has become one of those men possessed you hear about from time to time. It’s quite scary, actually. Everything he touches risks catching fire.
Since returning to the lineup, Lillard is scoring 34.4 points over five contests. That includes a 38-point showing against the Minnesota Timberwolves two games back in which he scored all 38 and hit 11 three-pointers in just three quarters.
Season Stats
On the year, Portland is scoring 112.6 points per contest, which puts the team in 17th.
In terms of advanced stats, the Trail Blazers score 112.7 points per 100 possessions. That number ranks 6th as of this writing.
Defensively, this groups allows 111.6 points per night, putting them in 11th.
Looking at Defensive Efficiency, Portland gives up 111.2 points per 100 possessions—a number that ranks 23rd on the year.
Injury Report
As of this writing, the Trail Blazers list Josh Hart, Drew Eubanks and Trendon Watford as Probable.
Gary Payton Jr. and Nassir Little are OUT.
Dallas Mavericks
Maxi Kleber might not be a household name across the NBA’s casual fanbase, but his absence is a big deal for the Mavericks. Christian Wood is now in the starting lineup (in addition to Reggie Bullock), and Wood needs to start making up for the difference on defense sooner rather than later.
Season Stats
On the season, Dallas scores 111.1 points per night—a number that ranks 21st.
When looking at the advanced stats, you see they’re scoring 111.8 points per 100 possessions, which puts them in 9th.
Defensively, Dallas is giving up 109.9 points per night. That number ranks No. 6 in the NBA.
Looking at Defensive Efficiency, the Mavericks give up 110.8 points per 100 possessions, putting them in No. 19 across the Association.
Injury Report
On the injury report, Dallas lists Davis Bertans as Questionable.
Josh Green and Maxi Kleber are listed as OUT.
NBA Betting Trends:
- Trail Blazers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
- Trail Blazers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
- Trail Blazers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Friday games.
- Mavericks are 6-18-2 ATS in their last 26 games overall.
- Mavericks are 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 games following a ATS loss.
- Mavericks are 3-10-2 ATS in their last 15 home games.
Free Portland Trail Blazers vs. Dallas Mavericks NBA Prediction:
The Trail Blazers have won three games in a row straight up and five times in six outings. Dallas, on the other hand, is suddenly struggling and has lost three out of four straight up after winning three in a row prior.
The Damian Lillard vs. Luka Doncic matchup will be one to watch—and if the stars align, it could be one for the ages.
This game feels more PICK EM than anything else.
Portland sneaks out a close win in their second of six straight road contests.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: POR +3.5
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