Utah at Dallas

Dallas is all-of-a-sudden playing like a team that needs to be taken seriously in the playoffs. They have won four out of their last five to secure a safe #7 position ahead of the Nuggets and Warriors. Utah's road woes are well known (17-22 SU and 16-23 ATS) and Dallas is a very strong team at home when not laying huge lines. They are 32-7 SU, putting them close behind the Jazz for home-court dominance. Utah's big problem on the road is defense where they allow 104.1 ppg! This is somewhat of a statement game for the Mavs. They have lost two straight vs. Utah. Those were on the road and if they lose a third straight, at home, it doesn't bode well for their confidence going into the playoffs. Games involving two very good teams favor the favored teams. The favorites in such games have hit at a 73% ATS clip the past five seasons including 8-2 this year! We'll take Dallas here.