Dallas Mavericks vs. Portland Trail Blazers Prediction and Odds - December 8, 2023

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Dallas Mavericks vs. Portland Trail Blazers Prediction and Odds - December 8, 2023

The Portland Trail Blazers will face the favored Dallas Mavericks in NBA action at Moda Center on Friday, beginning at 10:00PM ET.

Dimers' comprehensive betting preview for Friday's Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers game includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and best bets.

Who Will Win: Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers

Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Friday's Mavericks-Trail Blazers NBA matchup 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions for tonight.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Mavericks a 77% chance of beating the Trail Blazers.

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Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type Mavericks Trail Blazers
Spread -9.5 (-112) +9.5 (-105)
Moneyline -395 +360
Total o232.5 (-115) u232.5 (-105)

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

  • The Trail Blazers are +9.5 underdogs against the Mavericks, with -105 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
  • For the favored Mavericks (-9.5) to cover the spread, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -112.
  • FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Trail Blazers at +360. That means you can throw down $100 to profit $360, earning a total payout of $460, if they win.
  • Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Mavericks at -395, where you can risk $395 to win $100, for a total payout of $495, if they come out on top.
  • The Over/Under is set at 232.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, make sure you check all the legal sports betting sites available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

Best Bets: Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best bets to place on this game:

Bet Type Our Pick Best Odds
Spread Trail Blazers +9.5 -105
Moneyline Trail Blazers +360
Total Under 232.5 -105

 

Our NBA best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting expertise to serve you the best possible plays every time.

While the Mavericks are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Trail Blazers moneyline is the best option due to the 1.2% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers Prediction

Our predicted final score for Dallas vs. Portland at Moda Center this Friday has the Mavericks winning 120-111.

According to our model, the Trail Blazers (+9.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 232.5-point Over/Under has a 52% chance of going Under.

Click or tap on See Matchup for more information on Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers.

 

Dimers has full betting coverage of Friday's Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers, including pregame predictions, betting picks, and live scores.

Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers Player Props

Looking for Dallas vs. Portland NBA prop bets? DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.

Luka Doncic is expected to lead the way for the Mavericks with 32 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists, while Anfernee Simons is projected to have 22 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists for the Trail Blazers.

Mavericks Projected Box Score

Our model's projected player stats for the Mavericks in Friday's game:

Player PTS REB AST 3PM
Luka Doncic 32 9 9 3
Kyrie Irving 25 4 6 3
Tim Hardaway 16 4 2 3
Dereck Lively 11 10 2 0
Derrick Jones 10 4 1 1

Trail Blazers Projected Box Score

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Trail Blazers on Friday:

Player PTS REB AST 3PM
Anfernee Simons 22 3 4 3
Shaedon Sharpe 19 6 3 2
Duop Reath 12 3 2 2
Jabari Walker 10 6 1 1
Scoot Henderson 10 3 6 1

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA trends for today's games.

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this page for any changes to our betting insights before Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers on Friday December 8, 2023.

 

Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers Preview

Friday's matchup between the Trail Blazers and Mavericks at Moda Center is scheduled to start at 10:00PM ET.

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Conclusion

This preview article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on the Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers game, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control is performed to ensure the content meets our editorial guidelines.

Dimers' predictions are based on 10,000 simulations per game, using reliable and up-to-date data sources and analytical methods. While our Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers picks can help you make informed decisions, it's vital that you only bet what you can afford to lose and manage your bankroll effectively.

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