The Dallas Mavericks were embarrassed on their home floor in a 127-94 loss to the Cavs on Tuesday, and they'll be looking forward to an opportunity to put that behind them as they host the Clippers in Dallas tonight. The Clippers have managed to remain competitive without Blake Griffin, but this looks like a tough spot for the visitors.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Home Cookin' - The Mavs are 21-11 at home this season, while the Clippers are 18-14 on the road. Dallas should have no shortage of motivation to bounce back after being slaughtered at home in their most recent game, and it is 5-1 ATS in it's last six when coming off a loss of 25 point or more.

2. Injuries - While the Clippers have been able to manage without Blake Griffin, they now have to get used to life without Jamal Crawford who has missed the last four games.

3. X-Factor - Dirk Nowitzki has averaged 21.5 points on 56.7% shooting in two previous meetings with the Clippers this season.

Selection: This is a play on the Dallas Mavericks (10*)