Portland Trail Blazers vs. Dallas Mavericks: Watch Live, Preview, and Betting Odds

The Portland Trail Blazers are set to face the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA clash at the Moda Center. This matchup promises excitement as both teams navigate their current seasons and seek crucial wins.

Match Details

• Teams: Portland Trail Blazers (13-19) vs. Dallas Mavericks (12-21)
• Date: Monday, December 29
• Time: 7:30 p.m. PT
• Location: Moda Center, Portland
• Radio: Rip City Radio (KPOJ 620 AM)
• TV: NBC/Peacock

Live Streaming Information

Viewers can stream the game live on Peacock with a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Those without cable can also watch via an HDTV antenna through their local NBC affiliate.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline:
  • Portland Trail Blazers -135
  • Dallas Mavericks +114
• Spread:
  • Portland -2.5
• Over/Under: 230.5

Team Insights

The Mavericks are concluding a three-game road trip with this match. They have experienced recent struggles, having lost five of their last seven games. Their trip began with a Christmas loss to the Golden State Warriors, followed by a defeat to the Sacramento Kings.

Cooper Flagg, a standout rookie, leads in scoring among first-year players with an average of 19.5 points per game. He also made history by scoring 42 points in a game as an 18-year-old, setting a record for his age group.

This game marks the second meeting of the season between the Trail Blazers and Mavericks. In their previous matchup in November, Dallas edged out Portland in a close overtime victory, finishing 138-133.

The Trail Blazers recently snapped a three-game losing streak with a win against the Boston Celtics. In that game, Deni Avdija delivered an impressive performance, with 24 points and 10 assists.

Injury Report

Portland is dealing with several injuries, including:

• Robert Williams III (left knee management) – questionable
• Kris Murray (right quad bruise) – questionable
• Jerami Grant (left Achilles tendonitis) – out
• Scoot Henderson (left hamstring tear) – out
• Damian Lillard (left Achilles tendon) – out
• Matisse Thybulle (left thumb surgery) – out
• Blake Wesley (right foot fracture) – out
• Jrue Holiday (right calf strain) – out

The Mavericks also list key players as questionable or out, including:

• Anthony Davis (right adductor soreness) – questionable
• Brandon Williams (left calf contusion) – questionable
• Dante Exum (right knee surgery) – out
• Kyrie Irving (left knee soreness) – out
• Dereck Lively II (right foot surgery) – out

Looking Ahead

After this game, the Trail Blazers will prepare to face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the Moda Center.