Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers Picks and Predictions for Monday December 29 2025
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On Monday, the Dallas Mavericks (12-21) face off against the Portland Trail Blazers (12-19) at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. This game will air on NBC and Peacock. Keep up to date with all the NBA action, with our NBA predictions.
Dallas vs. Portland Game Information
- December 29, 2025
- 10:30pm EST
- Moda Center
- NBC/Peacock
Portland Form & Recent Results
Portland heads into this game hoping to turn things around, as they’re currently in the middle of a rough patch, having lost three in a row and dropping three of their last five matchups leading up to Sunday’s game against Boston. In their 119-103 defeat to the Clippers, Deni Avdija delivered an impressive individual performance with 29 points. Throughout this season, Avdija has consistently been Portland’s top scorer, putting up an average of 25.6 points per game. Shaedon Sharpe has also been a key contributor on the offensive end, ranking second on the team with a 21.9 points-per-game average. When it comes to owning the boards, Donovan Clingan has been Portland’s go-to player, grabbing a team-leading 10.3 rebounds per game over the course of the season. The team’s playmaking duties have largely fallen to Jrue Holiday, who is averaging 8.3 assists per game and doing his best to keep the offense running smoothly. Defensively, the Trail Blazers have struggled a bit in their recent stretch, letting opponents put up 113 points per game in their last five outings. As they face Dallas next, Portland is looking to shore up their defense and even the season series between the two teams.
Dallas Form & Recent Results
Dallas comes into this game looking to snap a rough patch, having lost their last two games and dropping four of their previous five. Most recently, the Mavericks fell to Sacramento 113-107 despite a strong showing from Cooper Flagg, who put up 23 points. Over the course of the season, Anthony Davis has been Dallas’ top scorer, averaging 20.5 points per game. Flagg isn't far behind, contributing a solid 19.4 points per game to make him the team’s second-best offensive threat this year. Davis has also been a force on the boards, averaging 10.9 rebounds per game to lead the team in that category. When it comes to moving the ball, Ryan Nembhard has been Dallas’ main facilitator, averaging 5.4 assists per game throughout the season. Defense has been a challenge for the Mavericks lately as the team has given up an average of 121.8 points across their last five games. As they prepare to face Portland, the Mavericks are hoping they can tighten things up on that end of the floor and get back in the win column.
Key Players
- Dallas’ Anthony Davis this season: 20.5 points, 10.9 rebounds per game
- Portland’s Deni Avdija this season: 25.6 points per game
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Dallas vs. Portland Picks and Prediction
The Trail Blazers are hoping to tie up the season series as they host the Mavericks at home. So far, neither team has been particularly strong defensively, making this matchup especially important for each side to try to find their rhythm. With both lineups eager for a win that could spark some positive momentum for the rest of the season, Portland will be counting on the energy of their home crowd to give them an extra boost in what promises to be a pivotal game. Final Score Prediction, Portland Trail Blazers win 119-117. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for the Mavericks with the Fliff promo code. The best sportsbooks are the best way to go when you are betting on the Trail Blazers. Make sure when you place your Trail Blazers vs Mavericks bet you are using the bet365 bonus code.
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