Dallas at Portland

Dallas keeps fighting and has been undervalued, on a 28-13 ATS run. Dallas is still alive for a playoff spot and is playing like it, winning five of eight, including a 117-108 win at Sacramento as a dog the last game. Forward Shawn Marion broke out with 25 points and 12 rebounds. The Mavericks are 21-7 ATS against the Western Conference and 22-8 ATS in their last 30 road games. Portland is ten games under .500 after its disappointing slide with nagging injuries and a lack of depth and defense. Portland ranks 21st in points allowed and second worst in the NBA in field goal shooting defense, surrendering .472% shooting. The Blazers are 6-15-1 ATS against a team with a losing record, 0-4 ATS in their last four home games and 1-7 ATS versus the Western Conference. And when they meet the Mavericks are 8-3-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings, including 3-1-1 ATS at the Rose Garden in Portland. Play the Mavericks.