The Dallas Mavericks playoff chances keep improving with every win and Phoenix Suns loss, while the Golden State Warriors can only play spoiler tonight as they have no playoff chance. The Golden State Warriors (22-42) play host to the Dallas Mavericks (40-25) for some high flying NBA action. The Mavs lead the Warriors 4-1 SU. NBA oddsmakers at SBGglobal.com have the Warriors as -1 ½ point home favs over the Mavericks with the over/under listed at 223 points. Get your Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors Free NBA Picks in now at SBGglobal.com
The Mavs recently beat the Trail Blazers 93-89 on the road. Their top producers on the night were Dirk Nowitzki with 29pts 10 rebounds, while Erik Dampier added 12pts and the rest of the squad combined for a low 17pts. Dirk Nowitzki posted his second straight double-double. He is the major reason the Mavericks have moved within just one-half game of sixth place in the West and 1 1/2 games of third. The veteran power forward is averaging 30.1pts on 51.1 percent shooting in his last eight games after scoring just 12.3 during a 2-2 stretch from Feb. 20-25. Against the Warriors on Jan. 28, Nowitzki had 20pts as Dallas won for the fourth time in five games over Golden State. Jason Terry led the Mavericks with 22pts off the bench in that victory. Dallas' sixth man is fully healed from a fractured finger on his left hand that sidelined him for eight games in February. Terry is averaging 27.3pts in his last three contests. The Mavs are 16-17 SU on the road where they average 97.6 ppg and give up an average 99.4 ppg. They are 2-3 SU in their last five road games where they’ve averaged 93.2 ppg and given up an average 99.8 ppg.
The Warriors recently beat the Nets 116-112 at home. Their top scorers on the night were Stephen Jackson with 29pts, while Monta Ellis and Jamal Crawford each added 19pts and Andris Biedrins pulled down 13 rebounds. This was Monta Ellis’ first game back after missing seven games due to a family emergency. Golden State was 1-6 SU without the star guard. Ellis, though, had just seven points on 2-of-11 shooting in the Jan. 28 loss in Dallas. Andris Biedrins also returned Wednesday after missing two games due to a family issue and posted his 28th double-double of the season. Golden State has won four of five at home against Dallas. They Warriors are 16-15 SU at home where they average 113.9 ppg and give up an average 110.8 ppg. They are 2-3 SU in their last five home games where they’ve averaged 116.6 ppg and given up an average 117 ppg.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Favorite is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
- Home team is 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
- Mavericks are 7-22-1 ATS in the last 30 meetings.
- Mavericks are 2-12-1 ATS in the last 15 meetings in Golden State.
- Mavericks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Pacific.
- Mavericks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous e.
- Mavericks are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Mavericks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors Free NBA Picks
When: Fri, Mar 13, 2009 10:30 PM ET
Line: SBGglobal.com
Pick: Mavs -1 ½
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The Bottom Line: I like the newly rejuvenated Mavs, now that Terry is back. Go Mavs! Get your Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors SBGglobal.com and receive a 30% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
