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The Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder will battle on Monday
when they battle at Chesapeake Energy Arena. The Mavericks just hope
to keep the game close



Oddsmakers currently have the Thunder listed as 14-point favorites versus the Mavericks, while the game's total is sitting at 201.



In their last action, Oklahoma City was a 108-70 winner at home
against the Mavericks. They covered the -12-point spread as favorites,
while the combined score (178) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.



Dallas lost its last outing, a 108-70 result against the Thunder on
April 16. The Mavericks failed to cover in that game as a +12-point
underdog, while the 178 combined points took the game UNDER the total.



Dallas:

Team record: 42-41 SU,44-37-2 ATS

Dallas is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games

The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Dallas's last 10 games

Dallas is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games on the road







Oklahoma City:

Team record: 56-27 SU,37-43-3 ATS

Oklahoma City is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games

Oklahoma City is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games

Oklahoma City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home



Next up:

Dallas home to Oklahoma City Thursday, April 21

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BetAnySports’ NBA on TNT Tuesday Pick of the Day

San Antonio Spurs vs. Dallas Mavericks

Current BAS’ Line: Spurs -3 1/2 and the total is at 206 1/2.

The San Antonio Spurs head on the road to the American Airlines Center
this Tuesday night for a Texas-sized showdown against the Southwest
Division rival Dallas Mavericks in crucial matchup in the Western
Conference playoff race. BetAnySports has listed this game as a PICK with the total set at 207.5.





The Spurs are showing that championship form that led this team to
last season’s NBA title with a straight-up 10-2 record in their last 12
games while going a profitable 9-3 against the spread. This past
Sunday, they hammered the NBA’s best team in the East in a 114-95
victory against Atlanta as two-point road underdogs. The total went
OVER BetAnySports’ closing 200.5 betting odds and it is gone OVER in
eight of their last nine games.





Manu Ginobili has sat out the last four games with a sprained ankle
and he remains questionable for Tuesday night, but that has not stopped
San Antonio from racking-up an average of 107.3 points per game in his
absence. On the year, the Spurs are ranked 11th in the league in
scoring with 102.5 PPG and they are ninth in points allowed (97.8).
Kawhi Leonard leads the team in scoring with 15.9 PPG with Tony Parker a
close second (14.9 PPG).





Dallas remains right on the Spurs’ heels in the playoff race in the
West at 44-27, but it has lost some serious ground over the past few
weeks with a 5-7 SU record in its last 12 games. The Mavericks are
coming off back-to-back losses to Memphis and Phoenix as favorites to
fall to 2-10 ATS during this same stretch of games. The total stayed
UNDER BetAnySports’ closing 206.5-point line in the 98-92 loss to the
Suns this past Sunday after it had gone OVER in the Mavs previous five
games.





Defense has always been an issue for Dallas this season with a points
allowed average of 101.1 that is ranked 21st in the league, but it has
now given-up 104 points or more if five of its last seven setbacks. It
allowed 115 points in a win against Oklahoma City last Monday and even
Orlando passed the century mark in the Mavs recent 107-102 win at home
last Wednesday. Dallas remains one of the highest scoring team’s in the
NBA with 104.6 PPG with Monta Ellis (19.0 PPG) leading the way.





The home team has won the last five meetings SU with San Antonio
holding a slight 2-1 edge ATS in the last three games. I am bucking that
trend with play on the Spurs to win Tuesday’s showdown SU with a clear
edge in current form.





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NBA Odds: Rondo Deal Gives Forgotten Mavs Long-Term Appeal

The Dallas Mavericks made waves over the holiday break when they
traded away a modest sum for the services of All-Star point guard Rajon
Rondo. Although the addition will take some getting used to, it’s
already made the Mavericks a more compelling NBA betting option.



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It’s easy to see what the move means for the franchise. Stuck in a
crowded Southwest Division, the Mavs will take any support that they can
get. Considering they currently sit third with a record that’s
well-above .500 (22-10, 15-16-1 ATS), having as many weapons as possible
in the second half of the season will come in handy.



Currently Dallas is 9/1 to win the NBA Championship. On a day-to-day
basis, their NBA odds ebb and flow with their schedule, but such is life
in the NBA’s Western Conference.



With the Memphis Grizzlies and Houston Rockets ahead of them and the
reigning champion San Antonio Spurs behind them, life isn’t going to get
any easier. For that reason, Rondo’s presence should help raise the
team’s chances of competing when it matters most.



With Rondo now feeding the ball to Dirk Nowitzki and Chandler Parsons,
so long as Dallas can survive their conference for the rest of the
regular season, they’ll be intriguing long-term betting options.



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The Red Hot Atlanta Hawks Face the Dallas Mavericks on Monday Night

The fans at American Airlines Center will be treated to a game
between the Atlanta Hawks and the Dallas Mavericks when they take their
seats on Monday.


Oddsmakers currently have the Mavericks listed as 5-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game’s total is sitting at 209.


The Mavericks were a 99-93 winner in their most recent outing at home
against the Spurs. They failed to cover the -10.5-point spread as
favorites, while the total score (192) made winners of UNDER bettors.


In their last action, Atlanta was a 104-97 winner on the road against
the Rockets. They covered the +5-point spread as underdogs, while the
combined score (201) was profitable news for OVER bettors.


Atlanta:

Team record: 19-7 SU,16-10 ATS

Current Streak: won 3 straight games.

Atlanta is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games

Atlanta is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games

Atlanta is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road

Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road


Dallas:

Team record: 20-8 SU,14-13-1 ATS

Current Streak: won 3 straight games.

Dallas is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games

Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

The total has gone OVER in 8 of Dallas’s last 11 games

Dallas is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home


Next up:

Atlanta home to LA Clippers Tuesday, December 23

Dallas at Phoenix Tuesday, December 23


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NBA Southwest Division Preview: Dallas Mavericks (16-6) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (16-4)

The Dallas Mavericks and the Memphis Grizzlies will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at FedExForum.


Oddsmakers currently have the Grizzlies listed as 3-point favorites
versus the Mavericks, while the game’s total is sitting at 205.


Memphis won its last outing, a 103-87 result against the Heat on
December 7. The Grizzlies covered in that game as a -7.5-point favorite,
while the 190 combined points took the game UNDER the total.


In their last action, Dallas was a 125-102 winner at home against the
Bucks. They covered the -9-point spread as favorites, while the
combined score (227) was profitable news for OVER bettors.


Dallas:

Team record: 16-6 SU,12-9-1 ATS

Dallas is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games

Dallas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas’s last 5 games

Dallas is 16-6 ATS in its last 22 games on the road


Memphis:

Team record: 16-4 SU,11-9 ATS

Memphis is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games

Memphis is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games

Memphis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home

Memphis is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home


Next up:

Dallas home to New Orleans Wednesday, December 10

Memphis home to Charlotte Friday, December 12



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NBA opening night between Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs

The fans at AT&T Center will be treated to a game between the
Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs when they take their seats on
Tuesday.


Oddsmakers currently have the Spurs listed as 4-point favorites versus the Mavericks, while the game’s total is sitting at 204.


In their last action, Dallas was a 119-96 loser on the road against
the Spurs. They failed to cover the 7-point spread as underdogs, while
the combined score (215) was profitable news for OVER bettors.


Dallas:

Team record: 52-37 SU,49-39-1 ATS

Dallas is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas’s last 6 games

Dallas is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road

Dallas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road


San Antonio:

Team record: 78-27 SU,58-47 ATS

Current Streak: won 3 straight games.

San Antonio is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games

San Antonio is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Antonio’s last 10 games

San Antonio is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games at home


Next up:

Dallas home to Utah Thursday, October 30

San Antonio at Phoenix Friday, October 31


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NBA Western Conference Playoff Preview – Houston Rockets (1-2) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (2-1)

The Houston Rockets and the Portland Trail Blazers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Moda Center.


Oddsmakers currently have the Trail Blazers listed as 3-point
favorites versus the Rockets, while the game’s total is sitting at 214.


Last time out for Houston, they were a 121-116 winner as they battled
the Trail Blazers on the road. The Rockets covered in the match as a
2-point underdog, while 237 combined points moved the game OVER for
totals bettors.


Houston:

Team record: 54-28 SU, 40-39-3 ATS


The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Portland

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing Portland

The total has gone OVER in 10 of last 12 games

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games on the road


When playing on Sunday are 5-5

Before playing Portland are 5-5

After playing Portland are 3-7

After a win are 7-3


Portland:

Team record: 54-28 SU, 44-38 ATS


The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing at home against Houston

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing Houston

is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games


When playing on Sunday are 3-7

Before playing are 7-3

After playing are 4-6

After a loss are 5-5


Next up:

Houston home to Portland, Wednesday, April 30

Portland at Houston, Wednesday, April 30


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NBA Preview: New York Knicks vs. Dallas Mavericks

The fans at American Airlines Center will be treated to a game between the New York Knicks and the Dallas Mavericks when they take their seats on Tuesday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Mavericks listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game's total is sitting at 192.

New York lost its last outing, a 115-111 result against the Celtics on March 4. The Knicks failed to cover in that game as a 1-point underdog, while the 226 combined points took the game OVER the total.

The Mavericks were a 95-91 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Thunder. They covered the 7-point spread as underdogs, while the total score (186) made winners of UNDER bettors.

New York: Team record: 18-19 SU, 17-20 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing Dallas The total has gone UNDER in 15 of last 19 games on the road is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 9 games

When playing on Tuesday are 8-2 Before playing San Antonio are 3-7 After playing Boston are 1-9 After a loss are 6-4

Dallas: Team record: 22-17 SU, 21-18 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing New York is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against New York is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games when playing New York is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games at home

When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Phoenix are 8-2 After playing Oklahoma City are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

Next up: New York at San Antonio, Wednesday, March 7 Dallas at Phoenix, Thursday, March 8

NBA Preview: New York Knicks vs. Dallas Mavericks

NBA Preview: Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

The Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Thunder listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Mavericks, while the game's total is sitting at 196.

Dallas won its last outing, a 102-96 result against the Jazz on March 3. The Mavericks failed to cover in that game as an 8-point favorite, while the 198 combined points took the game OVER the total.

The Thunder were a 97-90 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Hawks. They failed to cover the 6-point spread as favorites, while the total score (187) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Dallas: Team record: 22-16 SU, 20-18 ATS

is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City The total has gone UNDER in 12 of last 16 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Oklahoma City The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games on the road

When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing New York are 7-3 After playing Utah are 7-3 After a win are 7-3

Oklahoma City: Team record: 29-8 SU, 21-16 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 12 of last 16 games when playing at home against Dallas The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games when playing Dallas

When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Phoenix are 6-4 After playing Atlanta are 5-5 After a loss are 7-3

Next up: Dallas home to New York, Tuesday, March 6 Oklahoma City home to Phoenix, Wednesday, March 7

NBA Preview: Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

NBA Preview: Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies

The Dallas Mavericks and the Memphis Grizzlies will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at FedEx Forum.

Oddsmakers currently have the Grizzlies listed as 2-point favorites versus the Mavericks, while the game's total is sitting at 181½.

Last time out for Dallas, they were a 93-92 loser as they battled the Nets at home. The Mavericks failed to cover in the match as a 10.5-point favorite, while 185 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Memphis was an 89-76 winner in its last match at home against the 76ers. They covered the 1.5-point spread as underdogs, while the total score of 165 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Dallas: Team record: 21-14 SU, 20-15 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games when playing Memphis is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Memphis is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games

When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing New Orleans are 8-2 After playing New Jersey are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4

Memphis: Team record: 19-15 SU, 16-18 ATS

is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 10 games at home

When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing Toronto are 4-6 After playing Philadelphia are 1-9 After a win are 6-4

Next up: Dallas at New Orleans, Friday, March 2 Memphis at Toronto, Friday, March 2

NBA Preview: Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies

NBA Preview: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at American Airlines Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Mavericks listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Lakers, while the game's total is sitting at 180.

Los Angeles won its last outing, a 103-92 result against the Trail Blazers on February 20. The Lakers covered in that game as a 4-point favorite, while the 195 combined points took the game OVER the total.

The Mavericks were an 89-73 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Celtics. They covered the 9.5-point spread as favorites, while the total score (162) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Los Angeles: Team record: 19-13 SU, 15-17 ATS

LA Lakers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 6 games when playing Dallas

When playing on Wednesday are 8-2 Before playing Oklahoma City are 5-5 After playing Portland are 9-1 After a win are 4-6

Dallas: Team record: 21-12 SU, 20-13 ATS

is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games at home is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games

When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing New Jersey are 6-4 After playing Boston are 7-3 After a win are 7-3

Next up: LA Lakers at Oklahoma City, Thursday, February 23 Dallas home to New Jersey, Tuesday, February 28

NBA Preview: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks

NBA Preview: Dallas Mavericks vs. Philadelphia 76ers

The Dallas Mavericks and the Philadelphia 76ers will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Wells Fargo Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the 76ers listed as 3-point favorites versus the Mavericks, while the game's total is sitting at 180.

Last time out for Dallas, they were a 102-84 winner as they battled the Nuggets at home. The Mavericks covered in the match as a 6.5-point favorite, while 186 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Philadelphia was a 103-87 loser in its last match on the road against the Magic. They failed to cover the 3-point spread as underdogs, while the total score of 190 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Dallas: Team record: 19-11 SU, 18-12 ATS Current streak: won 5 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 8 games when playing Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia

When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing New York are 7-3 After playing Denver are 5-5 After a win are 8-2

Philadelphia: Team record: 20-10 SU, 19-11 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 8 games when playing Dallas The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas The total has gone UNDER in 18 of last 24 games at home is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games at home

When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Minnesota are 7-3 After playing Orlando are 4-6 After a loss are 9-1

Next up: Dallas at New York, Sunday, February 19 Philadelphia at Minnesota, Sunday, February 19

NBA Preview: Dallas Mavericks vs. Philadelphia 76ers

NBA Preview: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks

The Los Angeles Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at American Airlines Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Mavericks listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Clippers, while the game's total is sitting at 188.

Los Angeles won its last outing, a 111-86 result against the Bobcats on February 11. The Clippers covered in that game as a 9.5-point favorite, while the 197 combined points took the game OVER the total.

Last time out for Dallas, they were a 97-94 winner as they battled the Trail Blazers at home. The Mavericks failed to cover in the match as a 4-point favorite, while 191 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Los Angeles: Team record: 17-8 SU, 15-9-1 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

LA Clippers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games on the road LA Clippers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 6 games when playing Dallas

When playing on Monday are 3-7 Before playing Washington are 2-8 After playing Charlotte are 7-3 After a win are 5-5

Dallas: Team record: 17-11 SU, 16-12 ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Clippers is 10-1 SU in their last 11 games when playing LA Clippers is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games

When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Denver are 7-3 After playing Portland are 6-4 After a win are 7-3

Next up: LA Clippers home to Washington, Wednesday, February 15 Dallas home to Denver, Wednesday, February 15

NBA Preview: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks

NBA Preview: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Dallas Mavericks will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at American Airlines Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Mavericks listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Thunder, while the game's total is sitting at 197.

The Thunder were a 112-100 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Clippers. They failed to cover the 1.5-point spread as favorites, while the total score (212) made winners of OVER bettors.

Dallas won its last outing, a 122-99 result against the Suns on January 30. The Mavericks covered in that game as a 5-point favorite, while the 221 combined points took the game OVER the total.

Oklahoma City: Team record: 16-4 SU, 11-9 ATS

is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 8 games when playing on the road against Dallas The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games

When playing on Wednesday are 2-8 Before playing Memphis are 7-3 After playing LA Clippers are 8-2 After a loss are 7-3

Dallas: Team record: 14-8 SU, 14-8 ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games

When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Indiana are 8-2 After playing Phoenix are 7-3 After a win are 8-2

Next up: Oklahoma City home to Memphis, Friday, February 3 Dallas home to Indiana, Friday, February 3

NBA Preview: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks

NBA Odds Favor Mavs Against Former Teammate Nash

A Monday night clash in the Western Conference will pit familiar faces against each other on the NBA betting line. Not only have the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns met twice already this season, they make up a classic rivalry built on former teammates. Think you know how the latest Steve Nash-Dirk Nowitzki reunion will unfold?

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It's been eight long years since Nash left run-and-gun Dallas to side with his current Suns and the success of the two franchises has ebbed and flowed. Currently it's the Mavericks, last year's champion, who sit higher up on the NBA betting line.

Though Nash's decision to depart was fueled largely by the Mavs' reluctance to pay him top dollar, the move tore apart one of the most intriguing tandems in the league. Sure the Suns have had their success - particularly in the middle of last decade - but there's no denying the lowly state of Phoenix today.

According to Bovada, the Suns have just 150/1 odds of winning the NBA championship, but they'll settle for simply making their way back into the postseason. After dropping their first two matches against Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavs, they'll have to work especially hard to win this one.

Is it too late for Nash to take over a franchise and carry it into the postseason? Can he muster the strength to one-up his former squad? If only they had all stayed together we wouldn?t have to choose.

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NBA Odds Favor Mavs Against Former Teammate Nash

A Monday night clash in the Western Conference will pit familiar faces against each other on the NBA betting line. Not only have the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns met twice already this season, they make up a classic rivalry built on former teammates. Think you know how the latest Steve Nash-Dirk Nowitzki reunion will unfold?

NBA Back in business.

The biggest stars hit the hardwood.

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It's been eight long years since Nash left run-and-gun Dallas to side with his current Suns and the success of the two franchises has ebbed and flowed. Currently it's the Mavericks, last year's champion, who sit higher up on the NBA betting line.

Though Nash's decision to depart was fueled largely by the Mavs' reluctance to pay him top dollar, the move tore apart one of the most intriguing tandems in the league. Sure the Suns have had their success - particularly in the middle of last decade - but there's no denying the lowly state of Phoenix today.

According to Bovada, the Suns have just 150/1 odds of winning the NBA championship, but they'll settle for simply making their way back into the postseason. After dropping their first two matches against Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavs, they'll have to work especially hard to win this one.

Is it too late for Nash to take over a franchise and carry it into the postseason? Can he muster the strength to one-up his former squad? If only they had all stayed together we wouldn?t have to choose.

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NBA Preview: Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks

The Phoenix Suns and the Dallas Mavericks will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at American Airlines Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Mavericks listed as 6-point favorites versus the Suns, while the game's total is sitting at 184.

Phoenix won its last outing, a 79-71 result against the Celtics on January 20. The Suns covered in that game as a 6-point underdog, while the 150 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Dallas won its last outing, an 83-81 result against the Hornets on January 21. The Mavericks failed to cover in that game as a 3.5-point favorite, while the 164 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Phoenix: Team record: 6-9 SU, 7-8 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games when playing Dallas The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games

When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Toronto are 5-5 After playing Boston are 7-3 After a win are 3-7

Dallas: Team record: 10-7 SU, 11-6 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games at home is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Minnesota are 6-4 After playing New Orleans are 8-2 After a win are 7-3

Next up: Phoenix home to Toronto, Tuesday, January 24 Dallas home to Minnesota, Wednesday, January 25

NBA Preview: Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks

NBA Preview: Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz

The fans at EnergySolutions Arena will be treated to a game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Utah Jazz when they take their seats on Thursday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Jazz listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Mavericks, while the game's total is sitting at 185.

Last time out for Dallas, they were a 91-89 loser as they battled the Clippers on the road. The Mavericks failed to cover in the match as a 3.5-point favorite, while 180 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Utah won its last outing, a 108-79 result against the Clippers on January 17. The Jazz covered in that game as a 5-point favorite, while the 187 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Dallas: Team record: 8-7 SU, 10-5 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Utah The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games on the road is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Utah

When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing New Orleans are 8-2 After playing LA Clippers are 8-2 After a loss are 7-3

Utah: Team record: 9-4 SU, 8-5 ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 8 games

When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Minnesota are 8-2 After playing LA Clippers are 6-4 After a win are 7-3

Next up: Dallas at New Orleans, Saturday, January 21 Utah home to Minnesota, Saturday, January 21

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NBA Preview: Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers

The Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Clippers will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at STAPLES Center.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Dallas lost its last outing, a 73-70 result against the Lakers on January 16. The Mavericks covered in that game as a 4-point underdog, while the 143 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Last time out for Los Angeles, they were a 108-79 loser as they battled the Jazz on the road. The Clippers failed to cover in the match as a 5-point underdog, while 187 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Dallas: Team record: 8-6 SU, 10-4 ATS

is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers The total has gone UNDER in 10 of last 11 games is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing Utah are 8-2 After playing LA Lakers are 7-3 After a loss are 7-3

Los Angeles: Team record: 7-4 SU, 6-5 ATS

LA Clippers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 6 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 5 games when playing Dallas LA Clippers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games

When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing Minnesota are 5-5 After playing Utah are 1-9 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: Dallas at Utah, Thursday, January 19 LA Clippers home to Minnesota, Friday, January 20

NBA Preview: Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers

NBA Preview: Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers

The Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at STAPLES Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 4-point favorites versus the Mavericks, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The Mavericks were a 99-60 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Kings. They covered the 12.5-point spread as favorites, while the total score (159) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Los Angeles lost its last outing, a 102-94 result against the Clippers on January 14. The Lakers failed to cover in that game as a 3-point underdog, while the 196 combined points took the game OVER the total.

Dallas: Team record: 8-5 SU, 9-4 ATS Current streak: won 5 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 9 of last 10 games is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Lakers The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing LA Lakers

When playing on Monday are 9-1 Before playing LA Clippers are 5-5 After playing Sacramento are 4-6 After a win are 7-3

Los Angeles: Team record: 9-5 SU, 7-7 ATS

LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home LA Lakers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing Dallas LA Lakers are 19-6 SU in their last 25 games when playing at home against Dallas

When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Miami are 9-1 After playing LA Clippers are 7-3 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: Dallas at LA Clippers, Wednesday, January 18 LA Lakers at Miami, Thursday, January 19

NBA Preview: Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers