NBA Basketball Odds: Portland vs. Dallas

by Elizabeth Fairview  |  February 4th, 2009
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers look to win their sixth straight game and their first in Dallas in more than six years as they take on the Mavericks tonight. (AP Images)

The 4.5-point underdog Blazers hope to build on a strong finish in their last game by snapping a long road losing streak against the Mavericks. They've lost 16 of their last 18 games in Dallas, including 10 straight since a 100-93 victory on Jan. 26, 2003.

Ending those struggles in Dallas could be a challenge against a Mavs team that's won three straight games and six of eight since a four-game losing streak in January. Dallas has also won 14 of 17 at home after an 0-4 start there.

Dirk Nowitzki scored 30 points and went 12-for-18 to lead Dallas to a 102-94 road win over Portland in the teams' first meeting on Christmas.

Brandon Roy had 22 points against the Mavericks in that game.

 
 
 

 

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