Portland at Dallas

Dallas holds the #8 playoff seed, but Portland holds the #6 spot. Portland is #8 in the NBA in points scored and #4 in three-point shooting. The Blazers won at New Orleans, 117-112, on Friday as Damian Lillard had 33 points and Ed Davis had 10 points and 10 rebounds. Portland is on a 13-6 spread run, including 9-4 ATS on the road. The Dallas Mavericks have concerns on the defensive end after getting smoked by the Golden State Warriors in a 130-112 loss on Friday (the Warriors went 22-of-38 from 3-point range), part of a dismal 1-7 SU, 2-6 ATS run. Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews is 4-of-21 from the field in the last three games. They are staring at a schedule that hits the road for six of seven after Sunday's tilt, including trips to Portland and Golden State. Mavs forward Chandler Parsons (right hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's game, point guard Deron Williams (right calf) is questionable, and shooting guard Wesley Matthews (right knee) is not 100%. The Mavericks are 3-8 ATS vs. a team with a winning straight up record, including five straight non-covers at home. Dallas is hurting for healthy bodies and its weak three-point defense will be tested again by the long range Blazers. Play Portland.