The Dallas Mavericks (23-50) will visit the Portland Trail Blazers (37-37) in the NBA this Friday. Tipoff is set for 10:00 p.m. ET from the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. The game will broadcast live on NBA TV.
The Blazers are 9.5-point favorites over the Mavericks on the spread (Trail Blazers -9.5), with the over/under set at 239.5 total points. Portland is a -440 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Dallas is +340 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into our Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers predictions and NBA picks for Friday, March 27.
Mavericks vs Trail Blazers Prediction
- Mavericks vs Trail Blazers pick: Scoot Henderson Under 4.5 Assists (-151)
Our Trail Blazers vs. Mavericks best bet is on Scoot Henderson to record under 4.5 assists. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Mavericks vs Trail Blazers NBA Odds
| Mavericks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+9.5 -105 | 239.5 -110o / -110u | +340 |
| Trail Blazers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-9.5 -115 | 239.5 -110o / -110u | -440 |
Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers Preview
The Dallas Mavericks head to Portland looking to snap a frustrating five-game losing streak as the regular season winds down.
Dallas has been eliminated from postseason contention, so the Mavericks' primary focus is to finish the year with some dignity and avoid falling to the very bottom of the Western Conference standings. Currently, only the Jazz and Kings sit below them in the standings, making every remaining game a battle for positioning.
The Mavericks have struggled significantly against conference foes this year, posting a 12-33 record. Efficiency remains an issue; Dallas is 10-15 when committing fewer turnovers than its opponents and averages 14.2 giveaways per contest.
Portland, meanwhile, finds itself in a much more comfortable position. The Trail Blazers currently hold the ninth spot in the West and have already locked up a berth in the play-in tournament. They are far from complacent, however, as they sit just a half-game behind the Clippers for the eighth seed.
Portland enters this matchup with plenty of momentum, having won five of their last six games. This recent surge includes back-to-back dominant home performances, where they routed the Bucks 130-99 and the Nets 134-99.
The Blazers have been particularly formidable at home and against Western Conference opponents, where they hold a 25-20 record. Their success is often built on the glass; Portland ranks seventh in the NBA in rebounding, averaging 46.0 per game.
This effort is spearheaded by Donovan Clingan, who has been a force in the paint with 11.8 rebounds per game.
On the Mavericks' side, Cooper Flagg continues to be the lone bright spot. While he currently trails Kon Knueppel in the Rookie of the Year race, Flagg’s recent production has been staggering. He recently logged 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists against the Clippers, followed by a 32-point, 9-assist outburst against the Warriors.
However, his heavy workload — averaging over 40 minutes in recent games — and a minor hand injury that he sustained against Denver are worth monitoring as the Mavs manage their young star's health.
Mavericks vs Trail Blazers Picks, Betting Predictions
Action PRO is projecting Scoot Henderson for 3.34 assists for the Blazers tonight, showing a significant 18.1% edge against the market compared to his current prop line of 4.5 — and while a price tag of -151 might not seem immediately lucrative, the recent statistical trends provide a mountain of evidence for the Under.
Henderson has recorded less than 4.5 assists in eight of his last nine games, consistently falling below this mark, even during Portland's high-scoring wins.
In recent blowout victories where Portland was favored by double digits (similar to the script for tonight), Henderson stayed productive as a scorer, yet finished with exactly four assists in both contests.
Given his current role and the projection models, the value remains firmly on him staying under 4.5 assists tonight.
Mavericks vs Trail Blazers Best Bet
- Scoot Henderson Under 4.5 Assists (-151)
Mavericks vs Trail Blazers Betting Trends
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