MAVERICKS: (-2.5, o/u 188.5) Dallas earned a comeback for the ages to steal home court advantage from the Miami Heat. The Mavericks trailed the Heat by 15 points in the 4th quarter before mounting their comeback. The Mavericks continue to prove to themselves and everyone else that they are a team of destiny. Dallas is 70-29 SU and 57-39-3 ATS overall this season. Dallas is 36-13 SU and 25-22 ATS in home games this season. The Mavericks are 4-1 ATS as a home favorite of 3 points or fewer this season. The Mavericks beat the Heat by 11 points early in the regular season. F Dirk Nowitzki is having one of the best postseasons of all time. Nowitzki is averaging 28.1 PPG, 7.8 RPG, and 2.8 APG during the playoffs. Nowitzki is shooting better than 50% from both the field and the 3 point line, as well as 93.6% from the free throw line during the playoffs. The Mavericks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite up to 4.5 points. Dallas is 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games as a home favorite. The Mavericks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 2 days rest. Dallas is 7-2 ATS in their last 9 playoff games as the listed favorite. The Mavericks are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 games following a SU win. Dallas is 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games against the Southeast Division. The Mavericks are 20-7-1 ATS in their last 28 games overall. Dallas is 34-16-1 ATS in their last 51 games following an ATS win.

Projected Score: 99 (SIDE of the Day)