Dallas at Indiana

The Dallas Mavericks had a great run, finishing at .500 or better in the regular season for 16 consecutive seasons, but much to Mark Cuban's competitive nature, have failed to do so for the first time in 17 years last season. The Mavs own just a 10-25 mark this season, and appear to be heading south again. The Mavs have become accordingly under the radar because of the record, but reality says in their 35 games they have lost just 10 by seven points or more and have been a lot more competitive than it appears. The Pacers have not beaten anyone but Brooklyn and Atlanta in the last 17 days, and otherwise own just one win by more than seven points since December 4th. Take the points on Dallas.