Trail Blazers vs. Mavericks prediction: Portland favored to win Sunday's NBA matchup [11/16/2025]

NBA action continues on Sunday at 7:30PM ET as the Portland Trail Blazers lock horns with the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center.

Based on the latest simulations and today’s injury reports, Dimers' advanced NBA model predicts the Trail Blazers as the most likely winner of the Trail Blazers vs. Mavericks game.

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Mavericks lineup will feature players like Cooper Flagg, Brandon Williams and P.J. Washington, while the Trail Blazers will be led by Deni Avdija, Shaedon Sharpe and Jerami Grant.

This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.

Blazers vs. Mavs prediction: Who will win and cover?

As part of Dimers' NBA predictions coverage—and following a review of recent results—our pregame model has generated moneyline, spread, and over/under probabilities for Sunday's clash between the Trail Blazers and Mavericks.

According to our model, the Trail Blazers (-3.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 236.5 points has a 53% chance of staying under.

Trail Blazers vs. Mavericks odds

We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Trail Blazers vs. Mavericks picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

According to our best NBA bets for Sunday, the top play to make on this game is Under 236.5 total points.

Trail Blazers vs. Mavericks player props

NBA player props are an enjoyable way to wager on Sunday's Portland vs. Dallas game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at American Airlines Center.

Deni Avdija is expected to lead the Trail Blazers with 26 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists, while Cooper Flagg is projected to have 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the Mavericks.

Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every game this season.

Trail Blazers prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Trail Blazers are:

Mavericks prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Mavericks:

Blazers vs. Mavs game-day updates and essential details

Sunday's action between the Mavericks and Trail Blazers at American Airlines Center is scheduled to start at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Dallas Mavericks
• Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025
• Time: 7:30PM ET/4:30PM PT
• Venue: American Airlines Center

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Conclusion

We predict the Trail Blazers, with a 63% win probability, will likely beat the Mavericks on Sunday, with Deni Avdija projected for a game-high 50 fantasy points.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Trail Blazers vs. Mavericks insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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