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Heading into this game, the Portland Pilots (19-22) will host the Dallas Mavericks (24-19) in Portland on Sunday, January 15 at Moda Center. In this mid-season matchup, both of these teams will of course be searching for a win to improve their position in the standings. The action starts at 6:00 PM PT, so make sure to place your bets and tune in!
For context on Sunday’s mid-season matchup, how have the Pilots and the Mavericks stacked up against each other in the past?
So far this season, these squads have fought in two contests and the Trail Blazers have been beaten in each game against the Mavs. In their most recent meeting on December 16, 2022, the score was 130-110 in favor of the Mavs. In that game, the Pilots had a 43.82% field goal percentage and a 35.14% three pointer percentage, whereas the Mavericks had a 55.56% field goal percentage and shot 41.86% from the perimenter. Elsewhere on the stat sheet, Portland grabbed 42 rebounds and 21 assists while Dallas had 40 boards and 25 assists.
Betting Preview for the Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Pilots NBA Game on January 15 2023
Where: Moda Center in Portland, Oregon
When: Sunday, January 15, 2023
Betting on the Dallas Mavericks
Record: 24-19 | Southwest Division Standing: 3
The Dallas Mavericks have been playing aptly as of late (seven wins in the last 10 games), and are currently in 5th place in the conference. In their previous game they were beaten by the Phoenix Suns, 106-102, in spite of the contribution of Luka Doncic. In that game, Doncic accounted for 32 points (42.31 FG%) and Dorian Finney-Smith, who won’t be playing during the next game due to an injury, had 11 points (36.36 FG%). Check out our analysis below to learn how this performance has cast their odds for the upcoming game versus Portland on Sunday.
Absences and Injuries
The Mavericks are missing Dorian Finney-Smith (Adductor), Maxi Kleber (Hamstring), and Josh Green (Elbow). Christian Wood (Ankle) is listed as questionable.
Betting on the Portland Pilots
Record: 19-22 | Northwest Division Standing: 5
The Portland Pilots were defeated by the Utah Utes in their most recent game on Wednesday, 100-120, in spite of the momentum-propelling contribution of Enes Kanter. Kanter amassed 14 points (100.0 FG%), whereas Cj Mccollum added 23 points (36.84 FG%). The Trail Blazers are in the bottom position in the division and currently 12th in the conference. Make sure you read our evaluation of the odds for Sunday’s game further down and consider how the team’s recent form could impact their meeting against Dallas.
Absences and Injuries
As far as inactive players go, the Pilots are without Nassir Little (Hip) and Justise Winslow (Ankle). Damian Lillard (Ankle) and Gary Payton II (Ankle) are questionable.
Mavs vs Trail Blazers | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Dallas Mavericks (+102) at FanDuel
The Portland Pilots are considered the favorite. The squad has a winning percentage of 20% in the last 10 games (a record of two wins and eight losses) while the Dallas Mavericks have gotten 70% in the last 10 games (seven wins and three losses).
Over/Under Pick: Over 225 Total Points (-110) at FanDuel
It is predicted that the total score for the game will be over 225.
The Portland Pilots have registered 110.1 points an outing over their most recent 10 games, though the squad’s average per game when playing at home has been higher at 119.6. Alternatively, the Dallas Mavericks have logged an average of 116.7 points per game in the 10 games since December 22.
Spread Pick: Dallas Mavericks +1.5 Points (-110) at FanDuel
The Dallas Mavericks will need to lose by less than the amount of the spread or win outright in order to cover.
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