Memphis at Dallas

The Dallas Mavericks always turn it up a notch during playoff games. The atmosphere is insane, much like Mark Cuban the owner of the Mavs. The owner more than lets his players know what he expects of them and this is no different as everyone is aware that Dallas is in for a dogfight against the Grizzlies in this short 5 game series. Dallas is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games, the Grizzlies are just 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as a road playoff dog of 5-10 points, and more importantly, Memphis is 0-3 ATS in their last 3 meetings and 2-5-1 in their last 8 games in Dallas. I mention the latter fact to point out that if during the regular sesaon this team is 2-5-1 ATS at Dallas, during playoff time with a rested Dallas team, things are just going to get harder for the Grizzlies who are a much less effective team on the road as compared to on their home court. Mavs here to start off the series on a right note in front of their fans and their owner.