Published Jan 11, 9:44pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jan 11, 9:44pm ET
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Updated Jan 11, 9:44pm ET
One of the games on Monday's NBA slate features the Dallas Mavericks hosting the Brooklyn Nets. Who has the edge in our Mavericks vs Nets pick?
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| Dallas Mavericks | -4 (-110) |
| Brooklyn Nets | +4 (-110) |
Dallas enters this tilt on a two-game losing streak, including a 125-107 setback against the Chicago Bulls.
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The Mavericks never led in this game. A 36-28 deficit after the first quarter ballooned to 59-41 with four minutes left in the first half. The game's outcome was never in doubt the rest of the way.
Ryan Nembhard scored a team-high 16 points and handed out six assists. Naji Marshall registered 14 points, four rebounds, and three assists.
After beating Denver 127-115 on Jan. 4, the Nets have dropped their last three contests. The team's latest setback was a 103-98 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Memphis was up 34-23 after the first quarter. But the Nets rallied to take a 98-90 lead with three minutes left to play. However, the Grizzlies scored the final 13 points, a stretch that included a pair of 3s from Cedric Coward.
Noah Clowney was one of four players in double figures for Brooklyn, finishing with 17 points and six rebounds. Tyrese Martin added 17 points and three rebounds off the bench on 5-of-7 shooting from beyond the arc.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Mavs have won eight of the previous 10 head-to-head meetings in this series, and Brooklyn is 1-4 in its last five outings against Western Conference opponents. Based on the trends, the edge goes to the home team.
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