Dallas at Sacramento

It has been a trying season so far for the Dallas Mavericks at 13-23. They played most of that without Dirk Nowitzki, and although he has been back for nine games, he is just now showing signs of making a difference, averaging 17 points per game over his last five. The Kings have not fared much better at 13-22, but have done respectfully well at home, where they are 10-8 on the season. The Kings have looked like a very bad team in their last two where they have lost by a total of 52 points. This is a young team with a fragile ego, and I could definitely see them falling prey to an extended losing streak. Their 0-9 ATS mark in their last nine vs. the Southwest, and 1-4 ATS mark in their last five vs. the Mavs does not bode well here. Play on Dallas on the moneyline.