Rafael Guillén
This game will be a really intriguing matchup between two Western Conference clubs that will probably compete for the playoffs. Who wouldn’t want to witness Luka Dončić in the Mavericks vs Trail Blazers matchup?
Every week, at JefeBet, we work hard to bring you the best NBA betting information and predictions, so without further ado, here we leave you our predictions for this game between Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA Regular Season Game on January 14, 2023
- Where: Moda Center – Portland, Oregon
- When: Saturday, January 14, 2023, 10:00 PM E.T.
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Betting on the Dallas Mavericks
- Season Record: 23-19
The Mavs have two consecutive defeats. The first was against Oklahoma City by 120-109, but it seemed likely because of Doncic’s absence. The problem, and the one that set off alarm bells, lies in the other loss, against the Clippers, 133-101. Luka, who scored 43 and pulled down 11 rebounds, was part of the starting five. What was the problem, then?
The answer lies in the defense. Currently, the Maverick’s defense is ranked 20th in the league and are allowing about 114.6 points per game, The reserve players are depleted of energy as a result of several of key defense players, including Dorian Finney-Smith, Maxi Kleber, and Josh Green, being out with injuries.
Additionally, the upcoming schedule is far from easy: they will go to the home of the Lakers, and the doubleheader against the Trail Blazers. They will have no option but to pray to all the saints they can find and to Luka Doncic for him to score more than they can receive, which is a lot, as the guys who made up what was one of the finest defenses in the league are still not at 100%.
Betting on the Portland Trail Blazers
- Season Record: 19-21
Portland is looking to enter the Play-In tournament and is close, but for that they must win, because they are one game behind the Timberwolves. However, things are not going well, as seen by their most recent run of four losses.
They are a slow team. The Trail Blazers are one of the best three-point shooting teams in the league, ranking seventh in the NBA, but the problem is that they are one of the lowest three-point shooters in the league, ranking 16th in three-point attempts.
One of their other weaknesses has been how they handle the ball in transition. When they get the ball back, they move it very slowly, and when they go to the opponent’s end of the court, they are unable to enter the paint or get an easy shot. In light of this, they should focus on their offensive other than long-range shooting and practice it more frequently.
JefeBet Prediction
When Portland plays at home, they play with more vigor, and when combined with Dallas’s weakened defense, we think the home team will profit from the situation and prevail.
The last two clashes of the series were won by the Mavericks thanks to scores of 112-117 and 110-130. For the Trail Blazers, winning is imperative, and it’s time to take advantage of Doncic’s teammates who are hurting, so they can make progress in getting out of their slump.
Prediction: Portland Trail Blazers Moneyline.
