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Dallas Mavericks at Atlanta Hawks - Friday, 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN
Atlanta (36-20, 34-22 ATS) has won two consecutive games, including Wednesday's 98-92 win over Minnesota. The Hawks have struggled against NBA odds, though, covering just once in their past four games. Atlanta is 1-3 ATS in its last four home games. After topping the Lakers 101-96 on Wednesday, Dallas (37-21, 24-34 ATS) is on fire with five straight victories. Despite the wins, the Mavericks have been shaky in NBA betting circles; they're just 4-6 against the spread in their past 10 games. They're also 4-6 ATS in their past 10 road games. The Hawks have won its last two games straight up against Dallas, while covering the past three. The total has gone under in four straight meetings.

Houston Rockets at Utah Jazz - Saturday, 9:00 p.m. ET on NBA TV
Heading into Friday's game with Sacramento, Utah (37-20, 35-19-3 ATS) had been one of the NBA's hottest teams. The Jazz have won 18 of their past 21 games but, more importantly, have been incredibly strong against NBA odds in that span. Sportsbook.com bettors have cleaned up-Utah is 14-3-3 in its last 20 games against the spread. At home, the Jazz are 12-6-2 in the same stretch. Houston (28-28, 25-31 ATS) is at the other end of the spectrum. Before Friday's matchup with San Antonio, the Rockets had won just once in their past seven games, including three straight losses. They've lost three straight against the spread and are just 3-7 ATS in their past 10 games. Houston is 3-2 ATS in its last five games away from home. The Rockets and Jazz have split their past 10 meetings straight up. Houston owns a 6-4 edge against the spread, though Utah has covered two of three.

Phoenix Suns at San Antonio Spurs - Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET on ABC
The Suns (36-23, 33-24-1 ATS) were enjoying a four-game winning streak before Friday's matchup with the Clippers. Phoenix has played surprisingly well on defense lately, holding three of its last four opponents to double figures. Sportsbetting.com bettors have made some great money off the Suns, who have been dominating against the spread, winning eight of their past 10. Phoenix has been just as good on the road, going 6-1 in its last seven games away from home. Before Friday's game with Houston, San Antonio (32-23, 26-28-1 ATS) was 5-5 in its last 10 games straight up. The Spurs have played quite poorly against the spread, though, going 3-7 over their past 10 games. San Antonio hasn't defended its home court well over the past 10 games-covering only four times-but there are signs of improvement over the past four games (3-1 ATS). Phoenix won and covered the last time these teams squared off, but the Spurs are 3-1 SU and ATS in their last four meetings.