Mavs Bets: How to Bet Dallas Mavericks at Portland Trailblazers

On By Littum

After a thrilling win in Phoenix last night, Dallas looks to start this road trip with two straight wins as they play a very young Portland team for the third time. Even without Luka Doncic, Naji Marshall and PJ Washington, the Mavericks are better than the Trailblazers. This is a trap game for Dallas, but it’s very hard to get caught in Portland.

Game details

Showdown: Dallas Mavericks at Portland Trailblazers | NBA 2024-2025

Date and time: Saturday 28 December 2024; 9:00 p.m. CST

Venue: Moda Center, Portland, OR.

Outcome odds

  • Spread: Dallas -4.5 (-108)
  • O/U 222.5 (-112/-108)
  • Mavs ML: -175

Odds updated as of 2:30 PM CST from DraftKings

With the whole team playing, I would have had reservations about the Mavericks’ chances in this game. Now, with the suspensions of PJ Washington and Naji Marshall announced, I’ve never been more confident about the Mavericks in this game. Before I take any Mavericks-to-win props, I have to go over 222.5. This will be a game with some defense.

Player props

  • Deandre Ayton over 15.5 points (-125)
  • Kyrie Irving scores 30+ points (+135)

Greg Oden is reported to speak with the Blazers team before the game tonight. I think this will give Ayton a bump on an already solid matchup for him. Kyrie Irving will lead the Dallas offense to play for their fallen brothers.

Today’s play

  • Parlay: Mavericks -4.5 and over 119.5 points (+268)

Dallas has won six straight against Portland by an average of 131 points. The Mavericks are going to beat Portland big tonight and score at least 120 points again.