Phoenix at Dallas

The NBA schedule is winding down, and this may be the top billed game of what is left of the regular season. The Dallas Maverick's have a tentative half game lead on both the Suns and Grizzlies. Just two of the three teams will make the playoffs, and the loser here may be the odd team out. Dallas has played very well down the stretch where they are 12-6, but discounting overtime they are 11-3 with three tough losses. Phoenix has failed to cover four of their last six games, including each of their last two, and has felt the pressure the most in playing under the line. The Suns have not been confident with their bench, and following a game where starters accumulated a combined 160 minutes or more they are 1-4 ATS. The Mavs are at their best when off a loss where they are a stunning 39-13 ATS in their last 52. They have had their way with the Suns as they are 12-3 ATS in the last 15 meetings, including 6-1 ATS at home. Take the Mavs.