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The Portland Trail Blazers (16-12) are currently fifth in the Western Conference and on a three-game winning streak. They are coming off a win against the San Antonio Spurs (128-112) in an away game in their last outing.
The Trail Blazers are on a 6-4 run in their last 10 games. Damian Lillard was once again the team's main protagonist as he led the scoring charts with a 37-point performance. Anfernee Simons scored 23 points as well and Jeremy Grant contributed 18 points in the win.
They will now take on the Dallas Mavericks (14-14), who suffered a loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers (105-90). Luka's 30-point effort was not enough to lift his team off a defeat. Christian Wood was another player who made some impact coming off the bench with 20 points.
The Mavericks are now ninth in the West and have a 5-5 record in their last 10 games. They would back them being the home team as they have a decent 11-5 record at home.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks: Match Details
Fixture: Portland Trail Blazers @ Dallas Mavericks
Date & Time: Friday, December 16, 08:30 p.m ET
Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks: Injury Report
The Trail Blazers are suffering from multiple injuries at the moment. Drew Eubanks is probable for tonight's game as he has a teeth problem to deal with. Trendon Watford is probable as well due to an Achilles problem. Gary Payton ii is out indefinitely with an abdominal strain whereas Josh Hart is probable due to an ankle issue. Nassir Little is out due to a hip injury.
The Dallas Mavericks currently have three injuries. Davis Bertans is questionable for tonight's game due to illness Josh Green will miss due to an elbow injury and Maxi Kleber is out following a hamstring injury.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks: Injury List
Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks: Betting Odds
Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks: Starting 5s
Trail Blazers: F Jeremy Grant, F Josh Hart, C Jusuf Nurkic, G Damian Lillard, G Anfernee Simons.
Mavericks: F Tim Hardaway Jr., F Dorian Finney Smith, C Dwight Powell, G Luka Doncic, G Spencer Dinwiddie.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks: Betting Prediction
The Trail Blazers have a 3-7 record against the Mavericks in their last 10 encounters. They have lost their previous five games against Dallas, which they will look to change tonight.
The majority of their game has crossed the total mark and a similar type of performance is expected tonight.
Luka versus Damian Lillard will be an exciting matchup to look forward to. The Mavericks will be looking to extend their good home run but expect the contest to be a close one.
Final Prediction: Total Over 225.5 (-110)
