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Trail Blazers at Mavericks
Prediction: Under
Game One of this series was a low-scoring 89-81 victory for the Mavericks and we expect a similar situation tonight. The Dallas defense was really coming on towards the end of the season. Since March 18th, the Mavs have held their regular season opponents to -8.6 fewer Points Per 100 possessions than these teams' regular PPP scoring averages. In their final three games of the regular season, Dallas held these opponents to less than a 1.00 PPP scoring average. The Under is 6-2-1 in the Mavs' last 9 games at home. Dallas has also played 9 of their last 12 games Under the Total following a victory. And as a favorite of under five points, the Under is 3-0-1 for the Mavericks. Portland has played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total following a loss. They also have played 4 of their last 5 road games as an underdog Under the Total. Like Game One, this contest should be in the 80s for both teams. Play the Under.