Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers Picks & Best Bets 28th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Portland Trail Blazers will meet the Dallas Mavericks in NBA action on Saturday at Moda Center, beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET.
The Trail Blazers will be led by Anfernee Simons, Jerami Grant and Deandre Ayton, while the Mavericks will rely on Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson and Daniel Gafford.
We run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's NBA matchup using advanced AI technology to identify the best Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Mavericks will likely beat the Trail Blazers with a projected final score of 113-110.
To get the best value from these predictions, we continually monitor the best odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers picks combine the power of AI, stats and analytics to generate NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers Game Information
- Game Date: Saturday, December 28th, 2024
- Game Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Moda Center
- Spread: Mavericks -3.5 / Trail Blazers +3.5
- Moneyline: Mavericks -165 / Trail Blazers +142
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 223.5 Points (-110/-110)
Trail Blazers +3.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Trail Blazers have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Mavericks have a probability of 48%.
- BetMGM offers the best odds for this bet at -110.
Total Points Over 223.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 223.5 at BetMGM, which offers the best odds for the over at -110.
- Our analysis indicates a slightly higher chance of the 223.5-point total going over.
Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Dallas Mavericks at -165 via BetMGM, whilst the Portland Trail Blazers are available at +142 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Mavericks are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 61% chance of victory.
Additionally, the Mavericks present the best betting value, with the odds of -165 available at BetMGM making it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Saturday's Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers matchup.
Dallas Mavericks Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Kyrie Irving | 26 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
Klay Thompson | 18 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Daniel Gafford | 18 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
Quentin Grimes | 13 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Spencer Dinwiddie | 12 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
Klay Thompson Over 3.5 3-Pointers (+128)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Klay Thompson Over 3.5 3-Pointers | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +128 |
- Our top prop bet for the Mavericks is on Klay Thompson to record over 3.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 4 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 13.1% on the +128 odds offered by FanDuel.
Portland Trail Blazers Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Anfernee Simons | 19 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
Jerami Grant | 18 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
Deandre Ayton | 17 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
Shaedon Sharpe | 15 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Scoot Henderson | 14 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
Jerami Grant Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+145)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Jerami Grant Over 2.5 3-Pointers | BetMGM | Get Offer | +145 |
- Our best prop bet for the Trail Blazers is on Jerami Grant to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 12.5% on the +145 odds offered by BetMGM.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Quentin Grimes Over 1.5 Total Turnovers
Quentin Grimes has recorded more than 1.5 turnovers in 8 of his last 14 games (57% of the time). You can wager on him to record 2+ turnovers again at odds of +132 (43% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Spencer Dinwiddie Over 1.5 Total Steals
Spencer Dinwiddie has had more than 1.5 steals in 6 of his last 12 games (50%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 1.5 steals again at odds of +180 (36%), also available at Bet365.
Anfernee Simons Over 2.5 Total Rebounds
Anfernee Simons has had more than 2.5 rebounds in 9 of his last 13 games (69%). You can wager on him to record over 2.5 rebounds again at odds of -130 (57%), available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Klay Thompson of the Mavericks to put up over 3.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 4 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Trail Blazers +3.5 to cover.
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