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Portland Trailblazers Look to End Road Losing Streak Against Dallas Mavericks, Mavericks Favored by 10 Points

The Portland Trailblazers (9-19) are set to take on the Dallas Mavericks (18-10) at the American Airlines Center in an effort to break their six-game road losing streak. The game, scheduled for Monday night at 8:30 PM ET, will be a challenge for the Trailblazers, who are coming off a loss against the San Antonio Spurs. The Mavericks, on the other hand, are in good form with a recent win over the Clippers. Dallas is also holding a strong record of 8-2 in their last 10 games against Portland. According to the current betting line, Dallas is favored to win by 10 points. Stay tuned for more information in this Portland Trailblazers vs. Dallas Mavericks prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Trail Blazers +430 | Mavericks -550
• Spread: Trail Blazers +10 (-110) | Mavericks -10 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 228.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Dallas will win straight-up is 85%.

Portland vs Dallas Stats

Portland Trail Blazers

The Portland Trailblazers suffered a loss to the Spurs in their last game, failing to cover the spread for the first time in their last four games. They will look to bounce back and secure a win in their upcoming game on Monday. Despite averaging 107.1 points per game, they only scored 94 points in their last game. Portland's offensive players Shaedon Sharpe, Anfernee Simons, and Deandre Ayton led the team in scoring. Defensively, the Trailblazers have struggled, giving up an average of 116.3 points per game. With a power ranking of 28 and ranking 26th in offense and 22nd in defense, Portland has a record of 9-19 this season. They will need to improve both offensively and defensively if they hope to succeed in their next game. For assistance with NBA betting, the Best NBA Cappers are available to help.

Dallas Mavericks Analysis

The Dallas Mavericks recently bounced back from a loss to the Clippers with a win in their second home series game. Currently third in the Southwest Division, they are 1.5 games behind Memphis and will strive to close the gap with a win on Monday, led by top scorers Quentin Grimes and Klay Thompson. Despite averaging 118.4 points per game, the Mavericks have struggled defensively, giving up 112.2 points per game. Luka Doncic's availability for the next game is uncertain. The team has a power ranking of 11 and ranks 6th in offense and 13th in defense. They have a record of 18-10 and are looking to improve in both areas to secure a victory.

Mavericks Dominant at Home, Trail Blazers Struggle on the Road: Dallas Favored in Matchup

The Dallas Mavericks have demonstrated strong performance in their recent home games, winning five out of their last six matchups. On the other hand, the Portland Trail Blazers have struggled on the road, suffering six consecutive losses. Dallas boasts a superior offensive capability, shooting at an impressive 48% accuracy rate at home compared to Portland's 42% on the road. Additionally, the Mavericks execute well at the free-throw line and showcase efficient ball movement and rebounding skills, providing them with ample scoring opportunities. Their ability to limit turnovers will further hinder the Trail Blazers' scoring chances. Portland's defensive weaknesses, evident in their allowance of over 116 points per game, indicate a challenge in containing the Mavericks. Therefore, it is advisable to favor Dallas in covering the spread in this upcoming game.

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