Mavericks-Hornets Pointers

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Wednesday when the Dallas Mavericks and the New Orleans Hornets meet at New Orleans Arena.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Dirk Nowitzki led Dallas with 36 points and 12 boards in its 109-97 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night.

The Suns covered as 6-point home favorites as the game played under the 206.5-point total set by oddsmakers.

The Hornets turned it up a notch in the fourth quarter Wednesday night, as they defeated the Bucks 111-107. The Hornets failed to cover the 7-point spread, but the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 191.

Chris Paul shot 8-for-17 from the field with 21 points and 10 assists in the win for the Hornets.

Current streak:
New Orleans has won 4 straight games.

Team records:
Dallas: 35-18 SU, 21-29-3 ATS
New Orleans: 36-15 SU, 31-19-1 ATS

Dallas most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Memphis are 10-0
After playing Phoenix are 9-1
After a loss are 7-3

New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Houston are 5-5
After playing Milwaukee are 6-4
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Dallas is 22-1 SU in its last 23 games when playing New Orleans
Dallas is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Dallas's last 9 games when playing New Orleans
New Orleans is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of New Orleans's last 9 games at home
New Orleans is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games
New Orleans is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games at home

Next up:
Dallas at Memphis, Friday, February 22
New Orleans home to Houston, Friday, February 22

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