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The Dallas Mavericks will look to move above the break-even mark for the first time all season tonight when they open a season-high seven-game homestand against the Los Angeles Clippers. (AI Wire Image)

Hopefully for backers the Mavs can also improve on their horrible 1-5 home ATS record. After opening the season with seven losses in nine games, Dallas has won six of its last seven and climbed back to .500 with a 101-78 win over Sacramento on Saturday.

The Mavericks have won four straight home games over Los Angeles by an average of 17.0 points, and 17 of the last 20 meetings between the teams in Dallas.

Clippers center Chris Kaman, who has a strained arch in his left foot, did not play Saturday and probably won't accompany the team on this trip.

The home team is 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings between these clubs. Get all your NBA odds in the Bodog Sportsbook.