Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 12/29/25

Recent Portland games have consistently leaned toward lower-scoring outcomes, and that trend isn’t accidental. The Blazers have tightened up defensively, emphasizing physicality in the half court and reducing the number of transition possessions their opponents are getting. Offensively, they are playing at a more methodical pace, as well, working deeper into the shot clock and prioritizing controlled sets over fast breaks. Fewer possessions plus stronger defensive discipline creates a natural environment for the number to stay under.

Dallas, meanwhile, has shown that its offense can stagnate. That often leads to stretches where the scoring dries up for several minutes at a time. Combine that with Portland’s rim protection and rebounding presence and it becomes difficult for Dallas to sustain efficient production. If both offenses are forced to grind through contested possessions rather than run freely, the pace slows and total scoring potential shrinks. I’m grabbing the under.

Mavericks vs Trail Blazers prediction: Under 234 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable at the number.

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