Blazers vs Mavericks Predictions and Betting Tips 2 Dec 2024 - NBA Prediction
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01.12.2024 18:02
Blazers vs Mavericks Prediction
As this matchup is set to take place, Portland continues showing amazing growth with their young core, while this Dallas squad keeps piling wins as pieces return from injuries. The Blazers won their last matchup 115-106 against Sacramento, while Dallas came out victorious against New York. This matchup will occur on November 2nd at 7:30 A.M. in Moda Center of Portland. Below are our key betting tips, top player props, vital injuries, and head-to-head trends to create an accurate prediction for this matchup.
Blazers vs Mavericks Betting Tips & Predictions
1. Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks Moneyline Pick
As the money line in this game is at -288, it should be taken because Dallas provides way more energy on both ends. Having Kyrie Irving with Jaden Hardy in the backcourt, their duo should have another huge night with a massive advantage against Scoot Henderson plus Shaedeon Sharpe. Although Toumani Camara will have a bigger night than usual offensively, Klay Thompson’s three-making ability will change up a lot in this matchup. With P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford/Derreck Lively II having a huge rebounding plus scoring advantage against De’Andre Ayton in addition to Jerami, this -288 money line looks like a great win. If that is true, the Mavericks will win their 5th straight money line against Portland.
2. Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks Point Spread Pick
With a spread of -6.5 for Dallas, this is a great pick because of being a much stronger team skill-wise. Having Jaden Hardy lead the point guard position, his ability to dribble inside plus create a few good looks for others should be somewhere near Scoot Henderson’s performance. As Henderson has been struggling for Portland recently to cover all the areas of a prototypical point guard, Hardy should have an assist-plus scoring advantage. As Henderson is a slightly stronger defender, the difference is too small to make a huge deal. Knowing that Shaedeon Sharpe continues being a very strong out scorer for Portland, his abilities will be limited due to Kyrie Irving’s defense. With Irving having the ability to drive in and finish layups easily, it is something Sharpe can’t stop due to a lack of guarding speed plus weak side-to-side defense. Irving will also have several opportunities to create strong looks off dribbles and knock them down. Although Toumani Camara should have a strong night scoring against Klay Thompson’s defense, the Mavs forward will fire back as an unbeatable three-point shooter. Knowing that Thompson can also rebound, his size should keep it very close against Camara while the Blazers SF has shown struggles on defense as well. P.J. Washington will continue being an elite board-getter and hustler against Jerami Grant, while he should create multiple blocks on the Portland PF. As someone who can knock down threes as well, he should outscore and outrebound Grant with ease, while also showing more agility throughout the closing minutes. Having a duo of Derreck Lively II and Daniel Gafford to complement each other's games at center should handle De’Andre Ayton, making this -6.5 spread a perfect pick for this game.
3. Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks Over/Under Pick (Total Points)
Seeing that the over/under in this game is 236.5 points, this game should provide high-octane offense due to both teams having star scorers. As Portland is led by their shooting guard who is starting to become a dangerous deep threat, their small forward continues using force to drive toward the basket and finish. Having a power forward who can hit his mid-range shots, this unit will be closed out by a center that can score layups plus dunks inside. Meanwhile, Dallas has one of the better three-point shooting point guards with one of the best all-around pieces at SG. Knowing that their small forward is a catch-and-shoot guy, this unit has two aggressive finishers at power forward plus center. With a backup point guard that provides as well, this game should be around the 242 combined points from last time.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks Top Player Props
Toumani Camara over 7.5 points at 1.81: As the Blazers' small forward continues being one of the stronger finishes off dribbles, he should continue attacking with a will. Going up against a much past-his-prime piece in Klay Thompson, Camara should use speed to finish over him. Seeing that he is averaging 9.1 points a night, he should easily hit the over in this game.
Kyrie Irving over 22.5 points at 1.67: Being one of the quickest guards that can finish inside at his own will, this Mavs star will continue having a dominant night. Being against Shaedon Sharpe, Irving should attack the rim with an urge and also create strong looks from the outside. Averaging 24.5 points a night, Irving should continue improving upon his season average during the matchup.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks Injury News & Impact
Portland Trail Blazers Injuries: As Robert Williams III and Scoot Henderson will most likely come back, this unit is still missing a key defensive shooting guard in Matisse Thyabulle. With him out due to a right ankle sprain, they will miss a key backup center in Donovan Clingan as well.
Dallas Mavericks Injuries: As Luka Doncic, 28.1 points and 7.6, assists is still ruled out with his wrist injury, Jaden Hardy is going to continue playing a higher load of minutes even though this guard’s scoring production is as much. Seeing that Klay Thompson will return from injury, this Mavericks roster should be running under the same remaining unit that’s made them successful.
Blazers vs Mavericks Head-to-Head Trends
As Dallas currently owns the matchup against Portland, they hope to grow their 4-game win streak into an even greater one being a much stronger squad. Over their last four matchups with Portland, this Mavs unit has averaged 130.2 points per game and scored 100+ points in 28 straight. Being 10-2 against Portland vs the spread over their last 12 games, Dallas should continue improving upon this record.
Betting Insights & Public Trends
Looking at the current public trends, Dallas is backed by 74.2% of bettors to win this game against Portland.
Blazers vs Mavericks Final Prediction
Seeing that Dallas continues growing together and figuring out things that made them similar to last season, this should be another game they should dominate. Going up against a very young Blazers roster, the Mavericks unit is led by Jaden Hardy. As Hardy has found a strong role on this squad, his ability to finish inside and knock down long-range shots from beyond the arc is a key component to this Mavericks roster. Someone who can fight hard on defense as well, he should have a stronger offensive game than the struggling Scoot Henderson. Even though the Blazers guard can have multiple defensive stops on him, in crunch time Hardy can take over to dominate this matchup. Seeing that Henderson hasn’t found a shooting role yet, Hardy can close out on him while also creating steals for transition points. Meanwhile, Kyrie Irving will have a strong matchup against Shaedeon Sharpe as he is a fast and elusive dribbler who can get past this Portland SG with ease. Someone who will continue attacking the basket, his long-range shooting will control Sharpe’s weak perimeter defense, while Irving will create traps plus bad shots for Portland’s young star having stronger closeouts.
With Dallas having Klay Thompson running at shooting guard, his ability to knock down non-stop threes gives this group a huge advantage against a less efficient defender in Toumani Camara. Although Camara will have a great game creating inside looks through dribbles against Thompson’s softer press, Klay has a rebounding advantage as well to create extra positions. Having P.J. Washington as a power forward, his great ability to play all the minutes extremely hard gives this team a huge advantage against Jerami Grant. Even though the Blazers' power forward can hit mid-range shots, Washington’s greatness as a blocker and rebounder is something he can’t match. As Washington can attack from inside or outside, he will help Daniel Gafford as the top blocker inside for Dallas. Knowing Gafford can easily dominate a smaller Ayton in the board's battle, he should limit the Blazers centers' offensive game as well. With Spencer Dinwiddie and Derreck Lively II off the bench for this Mavericks team, Portland can keep it close if Anfrenee Simmons provides tons of scoring.
Our prediction: Dallas Mavericks win and cover their -6.5 spread, while the score goes over 236.5 points.
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