LiontipsDallas vs. Portland. NBA match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
On January 8, Dallas beat the Lakers 118-97 on its home court without Luka Doncic and broke a five-game losing streak. Quentin Grimes made the biggest contribution to the victory, scoring 23 points, grabbing nine rebounds and making six assists. P.J. Washington scored 22 points, Jaden Hardy scored 15, and Spencer Dinwiddie scored 19. Jason Kidd's team (21 wins and 16 losses) is in fifth place in the Western Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
Doncic, who has a calf injury, is not expected to return to the court until late January. Another player in the team's main five, Kyrie Irving, is also in the infirmary.
Interesting facts for betting
The Mavericks average 127 points per game against the Blazers (statistics for the last ten games).
Dallas has won the first half in six of its seven head-to-head games against Portland.
Estimated composition
Spencer Dinwiddie - Quentin Grimes - Klay Thompson - P.J. Washington - Derek Lively.
Current form
Portland has won its last two out of three games. In the game on January 9, the Blazers defeated the season's main outsider, the Pelicans, on the road with a score of 119:100. Deni Avdija made the greatest contribution to the victory, scoring 26 points, making six rebounds and two assists. Deandre Ayton (11-13-3) had a double-double. Shadon Sharp recorded 21 points, Anfernee Simons - 17, Toumani Kamara - 15. Chauncey Billups' team (13 wins and 23 losses) occupies 13th place in the West.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Blazers went on the road to Texas with a less than optimal roster. Among the injured are one of the team's leaders, Jeremy Grant, and several substitutes.
Interesting facts for betting
Portland averages 116 points in games against Dallas (statistics for the last ten games).
The approximate amount is
Anfernee Simons - Shadon Sharpe - Toumani Kamara - Deni Avdija - Deandre Ayton.
Trends
Bet Total Rebounds Ayton Over 11.5
Ayton averages 10.6 rebounds per game.
1.87Simons Total Assists Bet Over 7.5
Simons averages 5.6 assists per game.
1.88Tip and bets
Dallas approaches the game with Toronto as a clear favorite. According to bookmaker analysts, the visiting team will have very little chance of success. And that's true. It's quite difficult for the Mavericks to advance in the standings without their main star and there have been frequent failures lately. But the Blazers will not be an insurmountable obstacle for them. Kidd's charges will have to achieve a convincing victory over a not very formidable opponent with the noisy support of their fans.
Our prediction is a Dallas victory with a handicap of (-5.5) points, taking into account overtime, at 1.73
Bet on total
Dallas and Portland have shown excellent results in their personal meetings this season. The average score for the last ten games is 243 points. Everything points to the fact that this time both teams will be able to please fans with an attacking and spectacular game.
Our prediction is total over 221.5 points including overtime at 2.05
First quarter bet
The Mavericks will no doubt do everything possible to achieve another victory in a successful match against the Lakers. The team from the Lone Star State will show from the first minutes that they are not going to upset their fans and will confidently take the lead in the score.
Our prediction is Dallas win in the first quarter at 1.68
