Trail Blazers vs Mavericks Prediction and NBA Tips - 9 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 9, 2023, 3:10AM | Published: Dec 7, 2023, 11:57PM
The Portland Trail Blazers will play the favoured Dallas Mavericks in NBA action at Moda Center on Saturday, starting at 2:00pm AEDT.
With star players Anfernee Simons, Shaedon Sharpe and Duop Reath, the Trail Blazers are up against a Mavericks team that includes Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and Tim Hardaway.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Trail Blazers vs Mavericks game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Trail Blazers vs Mavericks
Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Portland-Dallas NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Mavericks a 77% chance of winning against the Trail Blazers at Moda Center.
More: Trail Blazers vs Mavericks Simulated 10,000 Times
Trail Blazers vs Mavericks: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Moda Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Trail Blazers $4.75, Mavericks $1.22
- Line: Trail Blazers +10 ($1.91), Mavericks -10 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 232.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Trail Blazers at $4.75. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Mavericks at $1.22.
The Trail Blazers are 10-point underdogs against the Mavericks, with odds of $1.91 currently available at PointsBet.
For the favourite Mavericks (-10) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.91.
The Over/Under for Trail Blazers vs Mavericks is set at 232.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Trail Blazers (+10) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 232.5 points has a 52% chance of staying Under.
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Trail Blazers vs Mavericks: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Portland at $4.75 with bet365 (1.9% edge)
- Line: Trail Blazers +10 at $1.91 with PointsBet (53% probability)
- Total Points: Under 232.5 at $1.91 with PointsBet (52% probability)
Our Trail Blazers vs Mavericks betting tips are based on detailed modelling and gambling expertise to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Mavericks have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Trail Blazers to win is our recommended option because of the 1.9% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Trail Blazers vs Mavericks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Trail Blazers vs Mavericks at Moda Center this Saturday has the Mavericks winning 120-111.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Portland vs Dallas on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Trail Blazers vs Mavericks: Player Props
Player props are an enjoyable way to bet on Trail Blazers vs Mavericks without necessarily betting on the outcome of Saturday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Anfernee Simons is expected to step up for the Trail Blazers with 22 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists, while Luka Doncic is projected to have 32 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists for the Mavericks.
Trail Blazers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anfernee Simons | 22 | 3 | 4 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | 19 | 6 | 3 |
| Duop Reath | 12 | 3 | 2 |
| Jabari Walker | 10 | 6 | 1 |
| Scoot Henderson | 10 | 3 | 6 |
Mavericks Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | 32 | 9 | 9 |
| Kyrie Irving | 25 | 4 | 6 |
| Tim Hardaway | 16 | 4 | 2 |
| Dereck Lively | 11 | 10 | 2 |
| Derrick Jones | 10 | 4 | 1 |
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Portland vs Dallas game at Moda Center.
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Trail Blazers vs Mavericks: Preview
The NBA game between the Trail Blazers and Mavericks at Moda Center is scheduled to begin at 2:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks
- Date: Saturday 9 December 2023
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Moda Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Portland vs Dallas predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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