Dallas Mavericks at Portland Trail Blazers Best Bet – 12/28/2024

• Date: December 28, 2024
• Venue: Moda Center

Betting Odds

Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers Win Probabilities

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Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview

The Dallas Mavericks (20-11) are set to face off against the Portland Trail Blazers (10-20) on Saturday night at 10:00 PM ET at the Moda Center. This matchup comes as a back-to-back for the Mavericks, who played just yesterday, potentially impacting their performance as fatigue sets in. Additionally, the cross-country travel adds another layer of challenge, making this a tough road game.

Despite these disadvantages, the Mavericks are favored, currently sitting at -4.0 on the spread. Their Moneyline is -175, giving them an implied win probability of 62%. On the other hand, the Trail Blazers, with a Moneyline of +155, have an implied win probability of 38%. The Mavericks enter this game riding high, having won 15 of their last 20 games, while the Trail Blazers have struggled, losing 20 of their last 30 games.

In their most recent outings, the Mavericks defeated the Phoenix Suns 98-89, showcasing their ability to win tight contests. Conversely, the Trail Blazers edged out the Utah Jazz 122-120, hinting that they can still compete when necessary.

For those interested in player props, Kyrie Irving's Points and Rebounds market is drawing attention, particularly with the Over set at 31.5 Points and Rebounds (-115). Sharp bettors appear to be leaning towards the Over, suggesting that there may be value in that line.

As the Mavericks look to maintain their momentum and the Trail Blazers aim to build on their recent victory, this game promises to be an intriguing contest with significant implications for both teams.

Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction

Final Score: Dallas Mavericks 120.39 vs Portland Trail Blazers 113.58

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