Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction and Betting Tips | Dec. 1, 2024

The Portland Trail Blazers host the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday for their first encounter of the 2024-25 NBA season. The Mavericks previously swept the Trail Blazers 4-0 in their 2023-24 season series and look to keep up the streak this season as they go back-to-back on the road for the upcoming game.

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Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers game details and odds

The Mavericks-Trail Blazers matchup is scheduled to tip off at 9 p.m. ET on Sunday at the Moda Center in Portland.

Fans in and around Dallas can watch the game on KFAA, while Oregon residents can catch it on KATU. The contest can also be live-streamed on FuboTV or via the NBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Mavericks (-275) vs Trail Blazers (+245)

Spread: Mavericks (-7.5) vs Trail Blazers (+7.5)

Total (O/U): -110 (o228.5) / -110 (u228.5)

Note: The odds could change close to the game.

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Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers Preview

The Dallas Mavericks are currently fifth in the Western Conference standings with a 12-8 record and have won seven of their last 10 games. They are riding a three-game winning streak after defeating the Utah Jazz 106-94 on Saturday. Kyrie Irving led their victory charge in the game with 30 points, seven rebounds, nine assists and four steals.

Meanwhile, the Portland Trail Blazers are third-last in the West with an 8-12 record. They have won five of their last 10 games after defeating the Sacramento Kings 115-106 on Friday. Deandre Ayton led their winning effort with 26 points, nine rebounds, two assists, one steal and a block.

Both teams have several key players listed on their injury reports for Sunday's game. The Mavericks will be without Luka Doncic, Dante Exum and Kay Thompson, all of whom have been listed as out for the game. Naji Marshall is listed as questionable, and his availability will be a game-time decision.

Meanwhile, Portland has Donovan Clingan, Matisse Thybulle and Robert Williams III listed as out for the game. Jerami Grant, Scoot Henderson, and Kris Murray are listed as questionable, and their participation will be a game-time decision.

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Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Tips

Deandre Ayton is expected to record over 27.5 points and rebounds in the upcoming matchup. He crossed the mark in the last two games and is expected to put up another significant performance to boost the Trail Blazers' output amid various injuries in the matchup.

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Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction

The Mavericks are highly favored to clinch their road matchup against the Trail Blazers game on Sunday. They were able to win their last three games in the absence of their star, Luka Doncic, and are anticipated to extend their streak to four in the upcoming contest.