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The Dallas Mavericks (12-8) play the Portland Trail Blazers (6-14) on December 8, 2023 on ROOT.
The Mavericks are an 8.5-point favorite against the Trail Blazers when the Mavericks and the Trail Blazers square off. The game’s point total is set at 231.5.
Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers Odds
Point Spread for Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers
The spread for this matchup is set at 8.5 points, with sportsbooks listing the Mavericks as the favorite.
Dallas vs. Portland Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Dallas has -340 odds to win the game, while Portland is listed at +270 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 231.5 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Friday, December 8, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET
- Where: Moda Center in Portland, Oregon
- TV: ROOT
Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers Betting Trends
The Mavericks are 10-10-0 against the spread this season. This season, Dallas has won 10 out of the 14 games, or 71.4%, in which it has been favored. This season, Mavericks games have hit the over 14 times.
The Trail Blazers have compiled a 10-10-0 record against the spread this year. Portland has been an underdog in 20 games this season and has come away with the win six times (30%) in those contests. This season, Trail Blazers games have hit the over eight times.
Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers Key Players to Watch
Mavericks
Luka Doncic posts 31.8 points, 8.5 boards and 8.6 assists per contest, making 49.4% of shots from the field and 39.5% from beyond the arc with 3.9 made 3-pointers per contest (second in NBA). Kyrie Irving’s numbers on the season are 23.8 points, 5.4 assists and 4.1 boards per contest. Tim Hardaway Jr.’s numbers on the season are 16.8 points, 1.6 assists and 3.4 boards per contest. Dereck Lively II puts up 8.7 points, 7.6 boards and 1.2 assists per game, shooting 72.9% from the floor.
Trail Blazers
Shaedon Sharpe’s averages for the season are 18.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists, making 42.2% of his shots from the field and 34.7% from 3-point range, with 2.1 triples per game. Deandre Ayton contributes with 12.9 points per game, plus 10.8 boards and 1.6 assists. Malcolm Brogdon provides the Trail Blazers 17.0 points, 4.0 boards and 6.1 assists per game, plus 0.9 steals and 0.2 blocks. Jabari Walker averages 7.3 points, 4.9 boards and 0.7 assists, making 45.9% of his shots from the floor.
What you need to know about the Mavericks
The Mavericks sport a top-five offense this season, ranking fifth-best in the league with 119.7 points per game. At the other end of the court, they rank 21st with 117.0 points allowed per contest. The Mavericks rank second-worst in the NBA with 46.6 rebounds allowed per game. Meanwhile, they are pulling down 42.7 boards per game (22nd-ranked in league). So far this season, the Mavericks rank 16th in the league in assists, averaging 25.7 per game.
Dallas is posting 121.8 points per game when playing at home. In road games, it is averaging 117.5 points per contest. Dallas owns a 37.5% three-point percentage this season (seventh-ranked in NBA), but it has really thrived by sinking 16.2 treys per game (best). Dallas ranks 15th in the NBA with 12.6 three-pointers allowed per game so far this season. Meanwhile, it ranks 15th with a 36.5% shooting percentage allowed from beyond the arc.
The Mavericks have gone 4-6 over their last 10 contests, with a 4-6 record against the spread in that span. Six of Dallas’ last 10 contests have gone over the total. The Mavericks have been scoring 115.2 points per game in their last 10 times on the court, an average that’s a little lower than the 119.7 they’ve scored over the course of the 2023-24 season. Dallas has been tougher on defense as of late, giving up 116.3 points per game during its last 10 contests compared to the 117.0 points per game its opponents are averaging in the 2023-24 season.
What you need to know about the Trail Blazers
In 2023-24, the Trail Blazers are worst in the NBA on offense (105.2 points scored per game) and 12th on defense (111.8 points allowed). In 2023-24, Portland is third-worst in the league in rebounds (40.6 per game) and fourth-worst in rebounds allowed (45.9). This season the Trail Blazers are worst in the league in assists at 22.0 per game.
The Trail Blazers are putting up fewer points at home (102.0 per game) than away (106.9). Beyond the arc, the Trail Blazers are 23rd in the league in 3-pointers made per game (11.4). They are second-worst in 3-point percentage at 33.8%. In 2023-24 Portland is second-best in the league in 3-pointers allowed (10.4 per game) and second-best in defensive 3-point percentage (32.9%).
The Trail Blazers are 5-5 against the spread and 3-7 overall in their past 10 contests. In its past 10 games, Portland has hit the over three times. In its past 10 games, Portland is averaging 104.7 points per contest, 0.5 fewer points than its season average (105.2). The Trail Blazers are giving up 111.6 points per contest in their past 10 games, which is 0.2 fewer points than they are allowing for the season (111.8).
Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers Prediction & Pick
Our prediction to win this game is Mavericks, and we expect that Trail Blazers will cover the spread (Mavericks -8.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 231.5 points.
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