The Mavericks will play the Blazers on Saturday, December 16th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2023-24 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Portland Trail Blazers set for Saturday, December 16th, 2023. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Dallas Mavericks currently have a 93.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Portland Trail Blazers is 84.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Dallas Mavericks - The Dallas Mavericks currently have a 8-4 record as an away team. That standing puts them 1st in the league for away team wins.
- Home Portland Trail Blazers - The Portland Trail Blazers start this matchup with a 2-7 record as a home team. They now rank 11th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Dallas Mavericks currently rank 6th (119.4) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Portland Trail Blazers stand at 25th averaging 106.8 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 117.0 points against the Dallas Mavericks, ranking them 10th in the league. The Portland Trail Blazers currently rank 15th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 113.7 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Dallas Mavericks have notched a 5-2 Western Southwest Division division record, while the Portland Trail Blazers possess a 1-4 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Dallas Mavericks have a 15-9 overall record, while the Portland Trail Blazers have a 6-17 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrrgh, ye scurvy dogs! The Dallas Mavericks set sail to the Portland Trail Blazers' territory on Saturday, December 16th, 2023, in another thrilling showdown of the 2023-24 NBA regular season. The fans in the Trail Blazers' arena be nothin' short of rowdy and wild. They be known to holler and scream, shakin' the place to its very core...
The Mavericks be holdin' a respectable 15-9 overall standin' this season. They be dominatin' the Western Southwest Division with a sturdy 5-2 record. Meanwhile, them Trail Blazers be strugglin' mightily with a lowly 6-17 overall standin' and a pitiful 1-4 record in the Western Northwest Division...
The Mavericks be scorin' an impressive 119.4 points per game, leavin' their opponents in the dust. On the other hand, the Trail Blazers be laggin' behind with a feeble average of 106.8 points per game. Arrrgh, it be clear as the ocean waters who be the better team...
So gather yer crew, me hearties, and see you courtside at today's game! But before ye set yer sights on the action, be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks. And if ye be lookin' for some added excitement, take a gander at this game's prop bets below. Ye won't be disappointed, I promise ye that!
Best Mavericks at Blazers Odds
| Underdog Portland Trail Blazers | Favorite Dallas Mavericks |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Portland Trail Blazers | Favorite Dallas Mavericks |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Dallas Mavericks are -4.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Portland Trail Blazers are +4.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 232.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 232.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Dallas Mavericks are the -190 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Portland Trail Blazers are the +155 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
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Mavericks
Blazers
12/16/23 9:10pm EST | -4.5 -110+4.5 -110 |
Underdog Portland Trail Blazers - Portland Trail Blazers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +4.5 Portland Trail Blazers underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Dallas Mavericks - Dallas Mavericks bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -4.5 Dallas Mavericks favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Dallas Mavericks at Portland Trail Blazers Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Mavericks
Blazers
Game to Overtime
12/16/23 9:10pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Mavericks
Team Total Points
DAL at POR 12/16/23 9:10pm EST | 118.5 o -110118.5 u -115Bet |
Blazers
Team Total Points
DAL at POR 12/16/23 9:10pm EST | 114.5 o -110114.5 u -120Bet |
Anfernee Simons
Points Scored
DAL at POR 12/16/23 9:10pm EST | 23.5 o -12023.5 u -110Bet |
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Dante Exum
Points Scored
DAL at POR 12/16/23 9:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -120Bet |
Deandre Ayton
Points Scored
DAL at POR 12/16/23 9:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
Dereck Lively II
Points Scored
DAL at POR 12/16/23 9:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -120Bet |
Derrick Jones Jr
Points Scored
DAL at POR 12/16/23 9:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -125Bet |
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Grant Williams
Points Scored
DAL at POR 12/16/23 9:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1309.5 u -105Bet |
Luka Doncic
Points Scored
DAL at POR 12/16/23 9:10pm EST | 34.5 o -10534.5 u -125Bet |
Tim Hardaway Jr
Points Scored
DAL at POR 12/16/23 9:10pm EST | 18.5 o -10518.5 u -125Bet |
Anfernee Simons
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at POR 12/16/23 9:10pm EST | 31.5 o -11031.5 u -120Bet |
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Dante Exum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at POR 12/16/23 9:10pm EST | 23.5 o -11523.5 u -120Bet |
Deandre Ayton
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at POR 12/16/23 9:10pm EST | 25.5 o -10525.5 u -125Bet |
Dereck Lively II
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at POR 12/16/23 9:10pm EST | 20.5 o -12020.5 u -110Bet |
Derrick Jones Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at POR 12/16/23 9:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
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Grant Williams
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at POR 12/16/23 9:10pm EST | 15.5 o -13015.5 u -105Bet |
Luka Doncic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at POR 12/16/23 9:10pm EST | 54.5 o -11554.5 u -120Bet |
Tim Hardaway Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at POR 12/16/23 9:10pm EST | 23.5 o -12023.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| y - Dallas Mavericks | 50 | 32 | 0.610 | +14.0 | 25-16 | 25-16 | 11-5 | 31-21 | 117.9 | 115.6 | +2.3 | L2 | 7-3 |
| e - Portland Trail Blazers | 21 | 61 | 0.256 | +43.0 | 11-30 | 10-31 | 1-15 | 8-44 | 106.4 | 115.4 | -9.0 | L5 | 2-8 |
Dallas Mavericks & Portland Trail Blazers Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Dallas Mavericks Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Mavericks | +1000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Blazers | +100000 Bet |
Dallas Mavericks & Portland Trail Blazers Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, December 16th, 2023 at 9:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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