DraftKings. This is an elite spot for Deni Avdija, one of the most aggressive dribble drivers in the NBA. The Mavericks are a rim funnel, and their defensive strategy is to not help off ball. Issue is that they don’t have any rim protection. They rank 28th in points allowed at the rim, with Deni going for 29 and 27 against them this season. I’d bet this to over 24.5.

The Mavericks and Blazers split this season, but the last game was on December 29th. Things are different now, and the Blazers have a game plan, and they're showing off. The Mavericks have lost their last five games, while the Blazers have won five of their last six, and in their last two games, they put an identical beatdown on the Bucks and the Nets, allowing 99 points each. I think Dallas is going to get one tonight. The Blazers have had one night of rest and are having a blast at 37-37, sitting as the ninth seed in the playoff forecast with eight games to go. Blazers are in playoff form right now and win by 15 or more.

Cooper Flagg has cleared this prop total in three straight games and five of his last six overall. He also cleared it in both previous matchups with Portland this season. Look for Flagg to continue filling up the box score Friday night. I would also play this Over 13.5 at close to even money.