GAME OF WEEK (NBA): AAA's 10* WEST-CONF TOTAL OF THE WEEK!
(NBA) Dallas vs. LA Clippers,
Total: 212.50 | -110.00 Under
Result: Loss
This is a 10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK on the OVER between the Dallas Mavericks and the LA Clippers.

We don't subscribe to any single handicapping methodology, but instead feel that being flexible with ones approach is the best way to secure profits over the longterm. Sometimes we keep it simple, while other times we'll take into account numerous different factors, like motivation, scheduling and significant injuries. Recognizing classic "spot bets" is something we always do as well, IE: the "look ahead" spot, the "let down" spot and the "trap" game. One set of criteria which we always use when making our decisions are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics.

This particular play is based primarily on strong/relevant O/U ATS statistics and common sense:

As note that Dallas has seen the total go OVER the number in four of its last six after scoring 105 points or more in its previous outing (just beat Sacramento 106-99), while LA has seen the total go OVER the number in 11 of 19 in trying to revenge a loss against an opponent this season (lost to Dallas 108-82 back in early December) and in 13 of 22 against teams with losing records.

The bottom line: LA has won three of its last four and enjoys three whole nights off after this, before then embarking on an extended road trip. Dallas snapped a five game slide with the win over the Kings last time out and it won't be leaving anything to chance with a couple of nights off as well before a game at Golden State. With both teams pushing the pace, all signs do indeed point to this one going OVER as it comes down the stretch.

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