Posted on
11/8/2007 5:14:53 PM
NBA Betting: Dallas Mavericks (-7.5) vs. Golden State Warriors (+7.5)
By D.S. Williamson
The Golden State Warriors, like the Chicago Bulls in the Eastern Conference, cannot be happy with their 0 and 4 start. The Dallas Mavericks have woken up after their opening game loss, going 3 and 0 in the process.
Everybody knows this story. Don Nelson, the architect of so many winning seasons at Dallas, now coaches the Golden State Warriors. He knows how to defend Dirk Nowitzki, he understand the Mavericks’ tendencies, etc, etc.
Nellie also asked for a fat raise over the summer, and received it, which makes this game very, very important. You can’t expect more money if you don’t deliver and this 0 and 4 start goes directly back to Nellie.
Here are the two most important NBA betting trends regarding this game:
The Dallas Mavericks are 5-21-1 against the spread in their last 27 meetings versus the Golden State Warriors.
The underdog is 20-6-1 against the spread in the last 27 meetings between the Dallas Mavericks and the Golden State Warriors.
The trends mirror each other because the Warriors always play well versus the Mavericks and the Mavericks are always the favorite when these two teams meet.
The Golden State Warriors flat out have the Dallas Mavericks’ number. It doesn’t matter if Nellie is coaching them or if the kid behind the counter at Johnny Rockets is calling the shots.
The Warriors like to play the Mavericks. That makes a huge difference in the NBA. If you go into a game with absolutely no fear and with the belief that you can win no matter what happens, the chances of you winning are much greater.
The BetUS basketball betting line is Golden State Warriors + 7.5 against the spread versus the Dallas Mavericks.
Take the Warriors in this one. You’re getting almost 8 points and the Warriors are playing a team that they love to beat
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