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Memphis Grizzlies vs. Dallas Mavericks
The Memphis Grizzlies and the Dallas Mavericks will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at American Airlines Center.
Oddsmakers opened the Mavericks as -4.5-point favorites versus the Grizzlies, while the game's total opened at 228.5.
Dallas was a 121-118 loser in its last match at home against the Trail Blazers. They failed to cover the -5.5-point spread as favorites, while the total score of 239 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Last time out for Memphis, they were a 128-97 loser as they battled the Suns at home. The Grizzlies failed to cover in the match as a +6.5-point underdog, while 225 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Memphis:
Team record: 13-13 SU,13-12-1 ATS
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Memphis's last 8 games
Memphis is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Memphis is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Dallas:
Team record: 13-15 SU,11-17 ATS
Dallas is 2-11 ATS in its last 13 games
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 5 games
Next up:
Memphis home to Los Angeles Thursday, February 25
Dallas home to Boston Tuesday, February 23