Mavericks-Hornets Odds Preview

The division rival Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Hornets are set to renew hostilities on Thursday when they meet at New Orleans Arena.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Mavericks limited their opponents in the second half and got past the Spurs 107-102 on Wednesday. The Mavericks covered the 3-point spread, while the 209 points sailed OVER the posted total of 189.
Dirk Nowitzki had 24 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double, and Josh Howard netted a team-high 29 points with seven rebounds.
David West went for 30 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Hornets past the 76ers 98-91 on Monday night.
New Orleans cashed as 1.5-point road underdogs as the game played under the 189.5-point total posted by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
New Orleans has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Dallas: 37-24 SU, 29-32 ATS
New Orleans: 37-22 SU, 24-33-2 ATS
Dallas most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Washington are 8-2
After playing San Antonio are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Oklahoma City are 6-4
After playing Philadelphia are 6-4
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 5 games on the road
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
Dallas is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing New Orleans
New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas
New Orleans is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
New Orleans is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Dallas
Next up:
Dallas home to Washington, Saturday, March 7
New Orleans home to Oklahoma City, Saturday, March 7

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