Dallas at Philadelphia

The Philadelphia 76ers looked destined to be looking from the outside when the playoffs start in the NBA, but things have changed. This team has caught fire and have run off seven straight and have gotten them up to .500 for the season, which would be good for a seventh seed if the season ended now. The seven game winning streak has seen some good teams go down at the hands of the Sixers as they have beaten Portland, Atlanta, San Antonio and Houston. The Mavs have not had too many .500 or better teams to worry about on the road, but when they have they have not fared very well. They have met just five since Thanksgiving and have dropped four of the five straight up. I like the hot hand of the Sixers and will play them on the moneyline to make it eight straight.