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The Portland Trail Blazers take on the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday (November 12) at the American Airlines Center in NBA Regular Season action. The visitors have been one of the teams in the West, going 9-3, while the Mavericks have started in an average fashion going 6-5. The betting odds and predictions are listed below:
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Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Odds:
Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks Match Details.
Fixture: Portland Trail Blazers @ Dallas Mavericks
Date and Time: Saturday, November 11, 8:30 pm ET
Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks key stats
The Portland side have shocked the entire NBA as they currently sit in second place in the Western Conference standings after 12 games. Even after Dame Lillard's injury layoff, the Portland side have continued to get results. Jerami Grant and Anfernee Simons have emerged as some of the best performers in the West and have turned a lot of attention toward the future of this side. They come into this game on the back of a three-game win streak, the latest of which came against the Pelicans in 106-95 fashion. It was the aforementioned duo of Grant and Simons who took their side home, combining for 50 points.
Jerami Grant was outstanding in the game, scoring 27, registering eight boards and four assists. He went 50% from the field as well as from three, scoring his second-most points in a game this season. Ever since his arrival in Portland, he has been a significant cog in this machine that just keeps steamrolling its opposition. He is averaging 19-5-3 per game on 61% true shooting and has played a very significant role in the absence of star performers Lillard and Simons.
Lillard didn't feature in Portland's last game but has come back from his injury. A fascinating statistic for them is,when Dame has started this season, the TrailBlazers have only lost once. He is averaging nearly 29 points a night on 66% true shooting.
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The Mavs have gone through stretches where they have been unplayable and then subsequently gone on to lose games that they were massive favorites in. They come into this game winless in two and trying to follow up a disappointing 113-105 loss against the Wizards. One of the main reasons for their success this season has been Luka and Luka only. He is well and truly having a career-high season that could go on to shatter some long-standing NBA records. When he is on the court and balling out, no one on this planet can stop him. He has turned on the blockbuster dial this season ,and the numbers speak for themselves.
Prior to their last two losses, Luka had registered 30+ point games in each of his nine appearances. But in the last two games, he has scored 22 and 24 ,respectively. That is not a small feat by any stretch, considering the fact that he is averaging a whopping 33.6 points per game, in addition to 8 rebounds and 8eightassists per game. He is a freak of nature and has dismantled every defense he has faced thus far. If he carries this form on, the MVP award is almost guaranteed.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks best pick:
Damian Lillard has been sensational for the Portland outfit for many years, but his side has proven how effective they really are this season. His contribution to the side is undeniable ,and his impact on the side is pretty heavy as well. This season he has averaged nearly 29 points with an incredible true shooting% of 66%. Now that he is back and fully fit, the Trail Blazers will get better and better.
Damian Lillard- Points: Over 23.5 (-117)
Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks Final Prediction:
The Trail Blazers are the team to beat this season. They have flown out the gates in the West and have solidified themselves as the early-season favorites for the top seeds. They are on a hot streak of form currently ,and having their elite trio of Simons, Grant, and Lillard on the court together again is a huge bonus. The Luka-led Mavs have looked solid, but the Portland side is just more well-rounded, they should win this contest.
Prediction: Portland Trail Blazers: +5 (-110)
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