This is an 8* SITUATIONAL DESTRUCTION on the Philadelphia 76ers.

While we won't be so bold as to call for an outright upset, we will in the end recommend grabbing as many points as you can as we look for the home side to at the very least, sneak in through the back door with what we believe to be a healthy amount of points afforded to it. In our professional opinion, this one sets up as a classic letdown spot for the Mavericks who have won three straight, over the Clippers, Lakers and at Houston respectively. Remember, it was the Rockets that ousted the Mavs from the Playoffs last year as well. Conversely, the 76ers have not even won a game yet this year, in fact the organization hasn't won in almost eight months dating back to last season. One player to keep your eyes on today is Philadelphia center Jahlil Okafor, who is averaging 19.2 points and who had 21 to go along with 12 boards in Saturday's 92-83 loss at San Antonio. Also note that the home side gets a boost offensively today with the expected return of Robert Covington, the third-year small forward averaged 13.5 points last season. Play on the 76'ERS!

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