Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers Prediction: Dallas to Win, Luka Doncic Projected for 31 Points in Sunday's NBA Game [12/1/2024]

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Written by Dave Garofolo

Our expert prediction for Sunday's Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers matchup.

Dallas Mavericks-Portland Trail Blazers Predictions and Game Preview.
Moda Center sets the stage for the NBA matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers this Sunday.

The Portland Trail Blazers and Dallas Mavericks will lock horns in NBA action at Moda Center on Sunday, with tipoff at 9:00PM ET.

The Trail Blazers, who have the likes of Anfernee Simons, Jerami Grant and Shaedon Sharpe, will face off against the Mavericks, who feature Luka Doncic, Daniel Gafford and Jaden Hardy.

Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Mavericks as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's Dallas-Portland game," said Damien Souness from Dimers.

"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows the Mavericks with a win probability of 68%, while the Trail Blazers have 32%."

For a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers predictions page.

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Mavs vs. Blazers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Sunday's action between the Trail Blazers and Mavericks at Moda Center is scheduled to begin at 9:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full preview of Sunday's Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Dallas vs. Portland picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?

Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NBA matchup between the Mavericks and Trail Blazers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model gives the Mavericks a 68% chance of beating the Trail Blazers. Our predicted final score has the Mavericks winning 115-110.

According to our model, the Mavericks (-5.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 224.5 points has a 52% chance of going over.

 

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 -5.5 (-105) +5.5 (-110)
Moneyline -196 +180
Total o224.5 (-110) u224.5 (-110)

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

Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers Picks

Our model's biggest edge in today's Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers matchup is on the moneyline.

Our expert predictions, matched against the current odds, reveal the best NBA picks for every game throughout the season.

Unlimited access to our full suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.

Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers Player Props

NBA prop bets are a popular way to wager on Sunday's Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Moda Center.

Luka Doncic is expected to lead the Mavericks with 31 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists, while Anfernee Simons is projected to have 20 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists for the Trail Blazers.

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Luka Doncic is projected to score 31 points tonight.

Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.

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Conclusion

We predict the Mavericks, with a 68% win probability, will likely beat the Trail Blazers on Sunday.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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