Dallas Mavericks at Toronto Raptor, Raptors +1.5, total is 198

After a horrible shooting night on Monday, the Raptors need to put up a fight and get a win tonight before they hit the road for a brutal six-game west coast trip. Sure the game in OKC will be a win but tonight they have to make up for not getting a W on Monday.

When Raptors fans think of the Mavs, Dirk bombing threes comes to mind. A few times over the past few seasons, the Raps have built huge leads over Dallas and then lost after falling apart in the second half. So if Dirk gets hot, someone better hammer him.

Feeling very negative about the makeup of this team this season. Hopefully it turns around for a bit of a run soon.

Here is everything you need to know for tonight’s game.

The Goods

  • The Raptors have been outrebounded 13 straight times and in 19 of 24 games.
  • Dallas is among the league leaders with 45.9 rebounds and 11.9 offensive boards per game and has outrebounded 15 of 23 opponents this season.
  • The Raptors are 29th in the league in rebounding with 38.3 per game and last in offensive boards at 8.3.
  • Toronto missed its first 14 shots in the fourth against the Nets as it lost for the seventh time in nine games.
  • Prior to a loss last season, the Mavericks had won three straight in Toronto.

For Bettors

  • Over is 11-4-1 in the last 16 meetings.
  • Home team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
  • Mavericks are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Toronto.
  • Mavericks are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
  • Underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

Prediction

There is no way the Raptors win this game. I only hope they show some serious effort and rediscover the shooting touch. Dallas wins 105-97. Thank for getting to play the Thunder soon.

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