Minnesota at Dallas

Minnesota is struggling to find an identity in the post-KG era. They are 2-10 but showing signs of improvement, having lost only one game ATS in their last six games. They have shifted to defense+lower scoring philosophy of late. Their offense over the past six games hasa averaged 90 ppg, scoring under 90 four times. Their defense has held their last four opponents under 100 and under 44 in the first half. We think this philosophy will continue as they know they can't shoot it out with Dallas. The Mavs are 30-16 UNDER in the first half under Avery Johnson after allowing 105+ points in their prior game. They are 12-3 UNDER in the first half at home after allowing 105+ points since last season.