Mavericks vs Trail Blazers Prediction

Portland Trail Blazers (6-14) vs Dallas Mavericks (12-8)

Game Info: Friday, December 8, 2023 at 10:00 pm (Moda Center at the Rose Quarter)

Betting Odds: Portland Trail Blazers +8 -- Over/Under: 225.5

The Dallas Mavericks need a win after losing 5 of their last 8 games. The Portland Trail Blazers look for a win after splitting their last 6 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers prediction.

Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview

The Dallas Mavericks responded with losses to the Grizzlies and Thunder with a blowout win over the Jazz. The Dallas Mavericks are averaging 119.7 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 117 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 31.8 points and 8.5 assists, while Kyrie Irving is averaging 23.8 points and 4.1 rebounds. Tim Hardaway Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick Jones Jr. is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Dallas Mavericks are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 73.5 percent from the free throw line. The Dallas Mavericks are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.7 rebounds per game.

Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers are coming off losses to the Jazz and Warriors. The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 105.2 points on 43.4 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Anfernee Simons is averaging 23 points and 1.5 rebounds, while Jerami Grant is averaging 22.1 points and 3.8 rebounds. Shaedon Sharpe is the third double-digit scorer and Malcolm Brogdon is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.6 rebounds per game.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (105.2).
• The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (22.0).
• The Mavericks rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (11.6).
• The Mavericks rank 1st in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (16.2).

Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers prediction

The Dallas Mavericks are coming off probably their best showing of the season, where Luka went crazy with a triple double. There's should be some carry over given the Portland Trail Blazers not playing much defense and them being banged up. There's a chance Portland could be without Grant, Ayton and Brogdon for this contest. While the Mavs have been hit or miss lately and the defensive effort is spotty, there's no excuse not to cruise here. Give me the Mavericks and the chalk.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.