Mavericks-Spurs Preview

The Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs will meet on the court at AT&T Center on Tuesday in a battle of division rivals. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Josh Howard led the way for Dallas with 18 points in its 100-81 loss to Cleveland on Monday night. Cleveland covered as 2.5-point road underdogs as the game played under the 193-point total set by oddsmakers. The Spurs were upset 100-99 by the Trail Blazers last time out, as 2-point favorites on the road. The 199 points sailed OVER the posted total of 174.5. Tim Duncan netted a double-double with 27 points and 10 rebounds in the loss. Current streak: San Antonio has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Dallas: 1-2 SU, 1-2 ATS San Antonio: 0-2 SU, 0-2 ATS Dallas most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Denver are 6-4 After playing Cleveland are 8-2 After a loss are 6-4 San Antonio most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 9-1 Before playing Minnesota are 7-3 After playing Portland are 8-2 After a loss are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Dallas is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against San Antonio The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games Dallas is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing San Antonio The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 7 games when playing San Antonio San Antonio is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Antonio's last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Antonio's last 11 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio's last 7 games when playing Dallas Next up: Dallas at Denver, Friday, November 7 San Antonio at Minnesota, Wednesday, November 5