The Dallas Mavericks (24-20) wrap up their 5-game road trip Sunday night with a 2nd-straight game against the Portland Trail Blazers (20-22). Tip-off at Moda Center is 9 p.m. ET at Moda Center. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Mavericks entered Saturday’s matchup having won 9 of 12 games, but lost 136-119 to Portland as 6-point favorites. While they are 9-4 in their last 12 games now, and have lost 3 of their last 4.
The Blazers snapped a 5-game losing streak with the win Saturday night as Damian Lillard led the way with 36 poits. Portland has only 3 wins in their last 10.
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Mavericks at Trail Blazers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:07 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Mavericks +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Trail Blazers -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Mavericks +6.5 (-118) | Trail Blazers -6.5 (-102)
- Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Mavericks at Trail Blazers key injuries
Mavericks
- F Dorian Finney-Smith (abductor) out
- G Josh Green (elbow) out
- G Tim Hardaway Jr. (ankle) questionable
- F Maxi Kleber (hamstring) out
- F Christian Wood (ankle) questionable
Trail Blazers
- F Nassir Little (hip) out
- F Justise Winslow (ankle) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Mavericks at Trail Blazers picks and predictions
Prediction
Trail Blazers 121, Mavericks 117
Moneyline
The Mavericks have now lost 4 of their last 6 games, but the Trail Blazers have not won consecutive games since they picked up 3 straight wins from Dec. 10-14.
The Mavericks are 8-14 on the road this season compared to the Blazers’ 10-8 home mark. However, Portland is 4-2 when playing the 2nd game of a back-to-back while the Mavericks are only 2-6.
With the line being what it is, you shouldn’t go bet twice what you can win on a regular-season game in January.
PASS.
Against the spread
The Mavericks are a league-worst 15-27-2 ATS this season overall. The Blazers are 23-19 ATS. However, Portland has only covered the spread once (Saturday night) in its last 6 games.
With Saturday’s game being a blowout, expect this game to be close.
BET MAVERICKS +6.5 (-118).
Over/Under
The last 3 games between Dallas and Portland have all had totals of 229 or more. The Over is 9-1 in the Mavericks’ last 10 games against a team with a losing record. The Over is 10-2 in their’ last 12 games playing on no rest.
BET OVER 225.5 (-110).
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