NBA playoff handicap 13 May

Dallas Mavericks at Denver Nuggets the fifth game of this second-round playoff series. Oddsmakers at betEd (click to see) currently have the Nuggets listed 10-points favorites.

A few trends to consider: Dallas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road, Dallas is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road, Denver is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home. Dirk Nowitzki went for 44 points and 13 rebounds to lift the Mavericks past the Nuggets 119-117 in Game 4 on Monday night and stave off elimination. Dallas covered as 1-point home favorites as the game played over the 209.5-point total listed by oddsmakers. Josh Howard had 21 points and 11 boards for the Mavericks, who now trail the best-of-seven series 3-1. Carmelo Anthony led the way for Denver with 41 points, 11 rebounds, and five steals, while Chauncey Billups added 24 points and seven assists for the Nuggets. Pick Dallas plus the points click here