Mavs are the better team plain and simple. The Lakers are just too emotionally and physically drained to make a deep run this year. Not to mention the off the court chemistry issues in the locker room. No doubt the Lakers will come out strong today, but the Mavs realize how big this game is at home to put a dagger in the Lakers and finish off the series. To top it off, the public is hammering the Lakers because of stupid reasons like, "They can't go down 3-0", "Their season is on the line", "Kobe won't let this happen".
Well guess what folks....it will. INCREDIBLE value on the Mavs series at -280...Ateam that starts out the series 2-0 has a 94% chance of winning...at -280 thats about a 75% chance...do the math Mavs Head Coach: "We're going to need every gun blazing and throw the kitchen sink at these guys when they come to our place."
Might as well just play ML for same amount you have to win on your series price. Then if Mavs lose tonight, you can probably get series tomorrow at close to pick.