The Sacramento Kings bounced back from an embarrassing home loss to Denver by beating up on the Cavs Sunday. They should be in for a much tougher test tonight, hosting the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavs should be eager to bounce back from a blowout loss to the Clippers on Saturday, and this looks like a good spot for them to do just that.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Previous History - The Mavs have taken nine of the last 10 meetings between these two teams, with three of those wins coming at Sacramento.

2. Home Cookin' - The Kings aren't a great bet at home, going 0-5 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

3. X-Factor - Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points on 10-of-19 shooting for his highest points total in six games on Saturday.

Selection: This is a play on the Dallas Mavericks (8*)