<p>The Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers have both struggled with form this season. The two clubs have been inconsistent with their performances, with both teams experiencing losing streaks.</p> <p>The game on Monday, November 17, at 10:30 AEST may provide one of them with the platform they need to get their NBA regular season underway and move up the Western Conference standings.</p> <p>It will be the first meeting between these two teams this season, so what can we expect to happen? Read on to learn what our top Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers betting predictions are when they tip off at the American Airlines Center on Monday.</p> <h2>Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers: Betting Preview</h2> <p>As noted, it will be the first time that these two struggling teams will meet each other this regular season. For bettors, that can create a little extra value in the betting markets, as there may be some questions about what might just happen in Dallas.</p> <p>Still, let’s conduct some research and explore potential angles to consider…</p> <p>Over the last five matches in the recent head-to-head between the Mavs and the Trail Blazers, Dallas holds the advantage. They have won four of the last five meetings, including the most recent one. The results were:</p> <ul> <li>Jan 2025: Mavs 117-111 Trail Blazers</li> <li>Dec 2024: Trail Blazers 126-122 Mavs</li> <li>Dec 2024: Mavs 132-108 Trail Blazers</li> <li>Dec 2024: Trail Blazers 131-137 Mavs</li> <li>Jan 2024: Mavs 139-103 Trail Blazers</li> </ul> <p>Scorelines have been varied, although some results have been rather large, especially when the Mavs have secured a win.</p> <p>In the most recent one, Dallas’<strong> Jaden Hardy</strong> scored the most points with 25. He was closely followed by<strong> P.J. Washington</strong>, who had 23.<strong> Shaedon Sharpe</strong> and<strong> Anfernee Simons</strong> both had 22 points for Portland in that game.</p> <h2>Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers: Betting Predictions</h2> <p>Given that both teams have struggled this season so far, our Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers betting predictions come based on what has typically happened when these two teams have met.</p> <p>We <strong>predict that the Mavs will win</strong>, as they hold a relatively dominant record over Portland.</p> <p>If we look for additional value, we predict that P.J. Washington will continue to be a significant influence for the team. He has averaged 15.5 points per game, ranking him second on the list (behind<strong> Anthony Davis</strong>, who continues to be rumoured to be a trade candidate).</p> <p>We predict that<strong> P.J. Washington</strong> will have a game where he<strong> scores 15+ points</strong>. He has struggled a little bit, but this could be the game that helps him get into the groove.</p> <p><strong>Deni Avdija</strong> will be expected to carry the Trail Blazers. We<strong> predict that he will score 25+ points</strong>, having done so in almost every game played in November.</p>