NBA Odds: Trail Blazers vs. Mavericks prediction, odds and pick

Portland Trail Blazers are 9-3 and have a near flawless record against the spread. They are currently on a three-game winning streak. Dallas Mavericks are 6-5 and one game north of the .500 mark. Luka Doncic has started off his career at an MVP-like level. The Mavericks have an impressive 5-1 record at home.

The Trail Blazers are on a road trip and they are covering the spread against the Mavericks. They have overcome injuries and got good contributions from players who usually don't perform well. The team's last victory came against New Orleans. Jerami Grant scored 27 points. Damian Lillard has been injured early in the season.

Dallas Mavericks are on a losing streak. They lost to the Magic and Wizards. They need to come out with their hair on fire to avoid the losing.

The Mavericks are looking to get back in the win column. Luka Doncic has been limited to 24 and 22 points since the first nine games of the season. Dallas has a lethal defensive team that is holding teams to 106.7 points per game. The key for the Mavericks is to keep a body on someone when the shot goes up to corral the rebound and limit the scoring opportunities for Portland.

The Trail Blazers have a 10-2 record against the spread this year. The Mavericks have covered just three times this season.

Trail Blazers are +5 at home against the Mavericks.