Mavericks-Heat Pointers

The Dallas Mavericks and the Miami Heat will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at AmericanAirlines Arena.

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

Dirk Nowitzki had 21 points on Friday night to lead the Mavericks to a 116-97 win over the visiting Indiana Pacers.

The Mavs managed to cover the big 13.5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the game's posted total (212).

Jason Williams was the bright spot for Miami with 34 points in their 103-94 loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday night.

The Magic failed to cover the 11.5-point spread on the road in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the posted total (204).

Current streak:
Dallas has won 4 straight games.
Miami has lost 7 straight games.

Team records:
Dallas: 43-23 SU, 29-33-4 ATS
Miami: 11-53 SU, 23-40-1 ATS

Dallas most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 9-1
Before playing LA Lakers are 9-1
After playing Indiana are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

Miami most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After playing Orlando are 6-4
After a loss are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Dallas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Dallas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Dallas's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami's last 10 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games at home
Miami is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Dallas

Next up:
Dallas home to LA Lakers, Tuesday, March 18
Miami at Milwaukee, Tuesday, March 18

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