Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on December 23rd, 2024

Arena and City where Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers will be playing

Get ready for a high-stakes NBA game as the Mavericks and Trail Blazers face off on December 23rd, 2024, in Dallas, TX at American Airlines Center. Don't forget to review our top picks and predictions to win with your bets.

Introduction to the Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers betting tip and prediction

December 23rd, 2024 is the date for the Western Conference match, which will get underway at 19:30. The Mavericks enters as -10 point favorites in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Mavericks won, 139-103. The over/under for the upcoming game is 229.5 points.

In the 2024-2025 basketball season, we are all well aware of how crucial the 3-point shot has become to the game. Let's analyze the proficiency of teams in long-range shooting. The Mavericks are currently nailing 37.8% of their 3-pointers. Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers are impressively converting 33.2% of their shots from beyond the arc. The Mavericks are dedicating 40% of their attempts to 3-pointers, showcasing their commitment to long-range shooting. The Trail Blazers, on the other hand, are taking 41% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Dallas Mavericks

How are the Mavericks playing this season?

The Mavericks comes into this game with a 18-10 record, and they are currently 4th in the Western Conference standings. The Mavericks are 8-2 in their last 10 games.

Did the Mavericks win their most recent game?

Yes, Mavericks defeated the Clippers, 113-97. Kyrie Irving scored 24 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Mavericks

The leading scorer for the Mavericks this season is Luka Doncic, who is averaging 28.9 points per game.

Other Team Leaders for the Mavericks

Coming into the December 23rd, 2024 contest, Luka Doncic leads the Mavericks with 8.6 rebounds per game Luka Doncic has a team-high 8.1 assists per game The steals leader for the Mavericks is Luka Doncic (2.1 steals per game) In terms of swatting shots, Dereck Lively II is leading the way for the Mavericks with 1.7 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 41.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 42.7 FanDuel fantasy points per game.

Mavericks Team Analysis

The Mavericks' point differential this season is 6.2 points per game, which ranks 7th in the NBA. They are averaging 118.4 points per game while allowing 112.2 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Mavericks are making 13.4 shots per game, which ranks 17th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Mavericks are making 18.4 per game, which ranks 8th in the NBA.

Projected Mavericks Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Trail Blazers, the Mavericks' starting lineup consisted of Derek Lively II, Derrick Jones Jr., Josh Green, Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic. For the upcoming matchup, the Mavericks has the following injuries: Luka Doncic is out (heel), Dante Exum is out (wrist) Jaden Hardy is out (ankle), Kyrie Irving is questionable (shoulder) and Brandon Williams is out (thumb).

Portland Trail Blazers

How are the Trail Blazers playing this season?

The Trail Blazers head this game with a 9-19 record, and they are currently 13th in the Western Conference standings. The Trail Blazers are 2-8 in their last 10 games.

Did the Trail Blazers win their most recent game?

No, Trail Blazers came up short against the Spurs, 114-94. Jerami Grant scored 18 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Trail Blazers

The leading scorer for the Trail Blazers this season is Anfernee Simons, who is averaging 17.7 points per game. Anfernee Simons also leads the team in minutes played per game with 32.88. He scored 6 points on 1-for-8 shooting in his previous regular season meeting against the Mavericks. In the last game, scored 41.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 42.8 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Trail Blazers

Deandre Ayton is leading the way with 10.1 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 27 points in DraftKings and 26.6 in FanDuel. Anfernee Simons is dishing out a team-high 4.8 assists per game. He has 41.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 42.8 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Trail Blazers' leader is Toumani Camara with 1.4 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 12.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 10.9 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Trail Blazers is Donovan Clingan, who is sending back 1.9 shots per game. He scored 18.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 18.7 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Trail Blazers Team Analysis

The Trail Blazers' point differential this season is -9.2 points per game, which ranks 28th in the NBA. They are averaging 107.1 points per game while allowing 116.3 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Trail Blazers are making 12.2 shots per game, which ranks 21st in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Trail Blazers are making 16.2 per game, which ranks 21st in the NBA.

Projected Trail Blazers' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Mavericks, the Trail Blazers' starting five were Ibou Badji, Jerami Grant, Toumani Camara, Anfernee Simons and Scoot Henderson. For the upcoming matchup, Trail Blazers has the following injuries: Dalano Banton is questionable (hip), Duop Reath is questionable (back), and Matisse Thybulle is out (knee).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Mavericks coming into this game as -10 point favorites the suggestion is to bet at the Mavericks.

Money Line betting suggestion

Mavericks are a -10 money line favorite for the game against the Trail Blazers, and the suggestion is to pick the Mavericks.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Mavericks and Trail Blazers is 229.5 points, so the suggestion is to take the under.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Mavericks and Trail Blazers have combined for just 1 overtime game this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.