This is an 8* O/U ART OF THE GAME on the OVER between the Dallas Mavericks and the Portland Trailblazers.

For a number of different reasons I expect this total to eclipse the posted number as the game comes down the stretch. Portland has won four straight and will be out for revenge after losing 111-101 at Dallas on February 7th. The Blazers are averaging 108.5 during their win skein, paced by big man LaMarcus Aldridge who is chipping in 28.0 points and 13.3 boards over the last three. The Mavericks though have taken five of the last seven in this series and is expected to welcome back Parsons and Chandler to the line-up tonight. Parsons had 20 points, nine boards and three steals in last months win over Portland, while Chandler added 11 and 13. The visitors also come in with momentum after six players scored in double figures in Monday's 102-93 victory over New Orleans. This is a great situational play in my opinion, both sides come in highly motivated and I expect this focus and determination to translate into production on the court, play on the OVER.

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