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6.5 Point Teaser - Mavericks/Raptors over 195.5, Mavericks +8, Pacers+.5 +100
Whenever the Mavericks play the totals of both team generally get in the 100s especially as of late. Samuel Dalembert is questionable and although he does not show much effect on the stat sheet, the Mavs are much better team on defense with him in the game since they have no real shot blocker/rim protector without him there. They are also better on offense as Wright and Blair add a much better offensive game to the equation. The Mavericks generally beat the teams they should but the weak defense troubles them when they start to play the better teams in the league. Last time the played Toronto they were up big and then Toronto snuck back in and stole the game by a point. Regardless if they win or lose, they should remain in this game unless Dallas shooters go cold against a team that does not defend the 3 point line very well. The Raptors are starting to come back down to earth which was expected with such a young team, however they still have a bright future ahead if they keep their development going and defenitely have the talent to beat the Mavs. Pacers are added in to make the odds better and I just can not see this Pacers team losing on national TV without the Suns' best player. The Pacers look like a team on a mission this year.
Charlotte Bobcats +6 -108
Charlotte has been playing exceptionally well at home. Especially since the beginning of December. It seems they play to the level of their competition at home so they should be up for this one. They are a team to grind it out and I think this is a perfect spot for them to play the Clippers close without Paul. They have been playing well without him but I think good defensive teams are able to stop this offense without their Dynamic PG.
Detroit ML -185
The Buck just aren't a good team. They have been playing atrociously. They hardly even compete in most games. Brandon Jennings hasn't played well in the past few but I expect that to change when he visits his old team.
