The Dallas Mavericks beat the Portland Trailblazers last meeting, 91-80, as 13-point home favorites with the over/under listed at 198. The Mavs failed to cash in on the spread and the final was under the listed 198.
The Dallas Mavericks host the Portland Trailblazers, at American Airlines Center, for some slammin NBA action. SBGglobal.com currently has the Dallas Mavericks as 5 ½ point home favorites with the over/under listed at 181. Get your Free NBA Pick in now!
The Dallas Mavericks have suffered back to back loses and now have six wins in their last ten games. They recently lost, 76-84, to the Philadelphia 76ers as 3-point road favorites. It was a low scoring night for the Mavs. Dirk Nowitzki was held to 15pts and 9 rebounds while Josh Howard was the high scorer with 17pts. The Mavs were without Jerry Stackhouse. He Mavs offense is averaging a 12th ranked 99 PPG and they’re the 6thth but they are the best team at shooting free throws making 81%.
The top producer for the Mavs is Dirk Nowitzki who averages 22pts and 9 rebounds while Erik Dampier leads from the field and in blocks. Their offense has been struck with injuries to Jerry Stackhouse, Erik Dampier and Devin Harris. Now Josh Howard is questionable for tonight’s game with a bruised lower back. best team when shooting from the field. Their 3-point shooting struggles sitting ranked 20
On defense the Mavs allow a 8th ranked 95 PPG and they are the 8th best team at defending inside the field, thanks to Dirk Nowitzki. They have been average at preventing the 3-pointer from getting off and they’re the 8th best team at defensive rebounding averaging 31 per game. The Mavs currently sit in 2nd place in the Southwest Standings and are 22-3 at home. They are 20-28-3 ATS, 10-12-3 ATS at home and 14-11 over/under at home. Get your Free NBA Pick in now!
The Portland Trailblazers have three loses in a row and have three wins in their last ten games. Their most recent loss was to the Houston Rockets, 83-85, as 8-point road dogs. The top producer on the night was LaMarcus Aldridge with 22pts and 10 for 26 from inside the field. The Trailblazers offense is averaging a 20th ranked 95 PPG while they are the 5th best team at shooting the 3-pointer, but their hottest 3-point shooter, James Jones, is out with a knee Injury. The go to guy for the Blazers is Brandon Roy who averages 19pts and 6 assists and LaMarcus Aldridge is their rebounding and blocking star.
On defense the Blazers give up an average 9th ranked 95 PPG, They are the 4th best team at defending in the field and their the 6th best team at preventing the 3-pointer from being unleashed. They got it going on, on defense. The Blazers currently sit in 3rd place in the Northwest Standings and are 8-17 away from home. They are 27-24 ATS, 12-13 ATS away from home and 11-13-1 over/under on the road.
Portland (28-23) at Dallas (34-17)
Tipoff: Wed, Feb 13, 2008 8:30 PM ET
Line: SBGglobal.com
Pick: Portland +5 ½
Bottom Line: The Mavs have talented starting players who will NOT be in the lineup tonight. They’ve lost both games with Stackhouse and Harris out and now with Dampier and Howard out, as well, it could prove profitable. Get your Free NBA Pick in now!
