The Dallas Mavericks (21-11) will be trying to keep pace in the NBA Western Conference with the first place San Antonio Spurs when they play the struggling Miami Heat (8-24) Friday night at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
According to oddsmakers at Bodog (Bodoglife.com) , the Mavericks are expected to have an easy time with the Heat as 14-point favorites with a 196 total. The public agrees as 86% are taking the Mavs and the double-digit line. The OVER is also a favorite with 77% of the betting public.
Of their last 10 games, the Mavericks have won seven SU while going 5-4-1 ATS over their last 10.
Dallas last played on Wednesday, defeating Golden State 121-99 and easily covering the -5 ½ point favorites line while the 220 points scored eclipsed the 213 posted total.
The Heat have lost eight of their last 10 games SU and failed to cover the betting line in 9-of-10. American Airlines Center in Dallas is not a good venue for the Heat to reverse its downward spiral.
A few trends to consider before placing your wagers on this game. Trend information provided by Bodoglife.com.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Miami's last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 9 games on the road
Miami is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Dallas
Dallas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Dallas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games at home.
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