Dallas Round-Up – Mavs, Stars Shaky Down The Stretch; Rangers Have Questions

While most will be betting on March Madness over the next few weeks, the stretch run is here for the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars, and they’ve both had an up-and-down week. Meanwhile, the Texas Rangers have a couple of big questions to answer as they progress deeper into spring training.

Dallas Mavericks

The Mavericks began their week with a shootout win over New York, followed up by a defensive struggle which ended in a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, before they headed out west for a loss in Portland and another high-scoring win at Golden State. The Mavericks move into the next week tied with the Lakers at 6.5 games behind San Antonio in the Western Conference, and they will try to dig into the Spurs’ lead when they host San Antonio on Friday night. On Sunday, the Mavericks will welcome the Warriors back to town, and then Minnesota visits on Thursday. This is a good week for the Mavericks to get back into the swing of things in the NBA.

Dallas Stars

The Stars continue to be tough to nail down for NHL betting players, as they began with a shutout win at home against Minnesota, followed by losses to Los Angeles and San Jose, both at home as well. Dallas in the midst of a seven-game homestand that was a great chance to make up some ground in the West, but they lost three of the first four heading into this week. It gets really tough now as the Stars will get visits from Chicago on Thursday, Philadelphia on Saturday and Anaheim on Wednesday, and they may have to do it without forwards Loui Eriksson and Steve Ott, who were injured with hits to the head against the Sharks.

Texas Rangers

The Rangers are still trying to figure out what to do with Neftali Feliz, who said he wanted to return to the bullpen, where he had 40 saves as the American League Rookie of the Year last season. Now, reports have surfaced that Feliz does want to move to the starting rotation, which would be a huge blow to the bullpen and specifically Feliz’s closer role. The Rangers have to be careful with how they handle this, as they can look at how New York handled Joba Chamberlain as how not to do this. The Rangers also have to figure out what to do with Chris Davis, who was drafted in 2006 by the Rangers but hasn’t been able to crack the big-league team. Davis says he thinks it would be fair if the Rangers traded him to a team where he has a chance, and Texas could be in the market for a reliever to boost their sports betting odds.

Dallas Mavericks TV Channel & Times for January

The Mavericks have continued there winning ways through December the big surprise this year has been the Mavs defense thanks to the addition of Tyson Chandler. Rodrigue Beaubois’s has started his recovery and will add another element to the Mavericks offense with his ability to get to the basket. The Mavericks schedule for January will provide several tests in January:

• vs Portland Trail Blazers
• vs Oklahoma City Thunder
• vs Orlando Magic
• at San Antonio Spurs
• vs LA Lakers
• at Chicago Bulls
• vs Atlanta Hawks

Below you will find the Dallas Mavericks January TV Schedule which includes, day/date, TV time and TV Channel.

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Dallas Round-Up – Cowboys Prepare For Colts, Mavs Are On Fire, Stars Rolling Too

Dallas Round-Up – Cowboys Prepare For Colts, Mavs Are On Fire, Stars Rolling Too

College football betting players don’t have much to worry about in the Dallas area, but two of the professional teams are lighting up the league, while the major story in the city are getting ready to face another tough opponent, this time on the road.

Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys battled hard in a 30-27 loss at home to New Orleans on Thanksgiving Thursday, snapping a two-game winning streak under Jason Garrett. The offense put up 457 yards, but had three turnovers, and a Roy Williams fumble in New Orleans’ territory gave the Saints a chance to score a late touchdown, while David Buehler narrowly missed a 59-yard field goal that would have tied the game. The Cowboys now move onto Indianapolis as 5-point football betting underdogs, but the Colts are struggling, particularly Peyton Manning, and the Cowboys should see this as a chance to build more momentum for next year.

Dallas Mavericks

The Mavericks are one of the hottest teams in the league as they carry a seven-game winning streak into Utah on Friday night, and this is intriguing because both teams have won seven in a row heading into this contest, so something obviously has to give. The Mavericks started last week with a nine-point win in San Antonio on Friday, which ended a 12-game winning streak for the Spurs, then beat the underachieving Miami Heat at home on Saturday night. The Mavericks then beat Houston at home by 10 on Monday, then by 14 points over Minnesota on Wednesday, and they’re coming together better than a lot of people thought.  After the Utah showdown on Friday, the Mavericks head to Sacramento on Saturday, then back home for Golden State on Tuesday.

Dallas Stars

If you checked out the NHL sports news and were surprised to find the Stars on top of the Pacific Division, you weren’t alone, but neither is Dallas: as of Thursday, they were tied with Phoenix and Anaheim on 29 points, while Los Angeles and San Jose are only three points back. The Stars had won four in a row ahead of Thursday’s visit from Washington, winning at Ottawa, followed by back-to-back victories over St. Louis, then another road win at Carolina. The Stars allowed four goals in those four games, and that will always give you a good chance to win. After the Washington game, the Stars host Minnesota on Saturday night, followed by road games at Columbus and Chicago. Even moreso than the Mavericks, no one expected the Stars to be this competitive in the Pacific Division, which is loaded with talent, but if they keep this up, it’ll be more difficult to ignore their NHL betting odds in your online sportsbook.

Dallas Mavericks vs San Antonio Spurs: Game 6

The Dallas Mavericks forced game 6 with a convincing win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, Mavericks F/G Caron Butler definitely used the Mavericks Musk body wash before this game. Caron was an aggressor and didn’t think, just attacked the rim. The Mavs finally got the fast break going, and as we all know the Mavericks can’t beat the Spurs in a game played in the half court. A lot of credit should be given to Rick Carlisle for finally sitting Erick Dampier down and letting the more athletic Brendan Haywood get some serious minutes. In years past Damp was a big part of stopping the Spurs, but he just wasn’t cutting it this year. Another problem with the Dallas Mavericks aging center Erick Dampier is that he can’t make free throws and poses no offensive threat, so when he isn’t playing great defense there is really no reason for him to be on the floor.

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Mavericks Spurs Game 5: Preview – TV Channel – Tickets

The San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks for the third straight time in game 4 making game 5 a do or die situation for the Mavericks. The Mavericks contained the Spurs big 3, but they couldn’t stop the Spurs youth movement of Blair and Hill. The game got ugly down the stretch with flagrant and technical fouls being issued to both teams. This kind of game favors San Antonio, the Mavericks are better suited to play a speedier game scoring and transition. If the Mavericks play the Spurs game, they will lose more often than not so hopefully Rick Carlisle has something up his sleeve. As a Mavericks fan these last 2 games have been tough to stomach because they have been so close, but gone the other way.

Statistics show that the Mavericks have about a 4% chance to come back and win this thing, however they have only lost the last 2 games by a combined 7 points. The Mavericks and Spurs will come back to Dallas to play game 5 so hopefully some home cooking will get the Maverick on the right track. If not get ready for some baseball, because the Texas Rangers will be the only thing going on in the Dallas Sports Landscape.

NBA Playoffs Round 1: Dallas Mavericks vs San Antonio Spurs – Game 5
Mavericks-Spurs Day / Date: Tuesday | April 27 2010
Mavericks-Spurs Game Time: 8:30 PM
Mavericks-Spurs TV Channel: KTXA – 21
Mavericks-Spurs Tickets: Mavericks Playoff Tickets on StubHub!

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Dallas Mavericks vs San Antonio Spurs: Game 2

The Mavericks looked sharp in game 1 as they cruised to a victory over the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs bench was terrible, and the acquisition of Richard Jefferson is looking more and more like a bust by the day. Dirk scored 36 points, and I expect him to have one of his best playoff series ever because San Antonio doesn’t have anyone who can cover him.

Look for much of the same in game 2 at the American Airlines Center on Wednesday, if you look at the +/- for the Spurs starters, their best player was Tim Duncan at 0. In comparison the Mavericks best starter was Caron Butler with +10. In order for the Spurs win, they will need to play pretty much perfectly, and I don’t see that happening.

In game 2 I believe the Spurs will have to run more double teams at Dirk to try to keep the game closer, but if they do Caron Butler and the rest of the team will be left open. With Jason Kidd at the point I feel pretty good about the Mavericks being able to beat any double teams that San Antonio at them. Below is the game information for game 2 between the Mavericks and Spurs in the 2010 Playoffs

NBA Playoffs Round 1: Dallas Mavericks vs San Antonio Spurs – Game 2
Mavericks-Spurs Day / Date: Wednesday | April 21 2010
Mavericks-Spurs Game Time: 8:30 PM
Mavericks-Spurs TV Channel: TNT
Mavericks-Spurs Tickets: Mavericks Playoff Tickets on StubHub!

Mavs Spurs Playoff Matchup – TV Schedule

The Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs played each other in the final game of the season last night and the game had implications for both teams. Both the Mavs and Spurs knew that a Mavericks win would ensure the teams meeting up in the first round of the 2010 NBA Playoffs. However Greg Popovich decided that the San Antonio Spurs were going to roll without Tim Duncan or Manu Ginobli, which all but assured the teams meeting in the first round. Pop said he just wanted to rest these two stars:

“The bottom line is I’m paranoid about Tim being healthy and Manu being healthy for the playoffs.”
Credit: Dallas News

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Busy Offseasons For Texas NBA Teams

The NBA season has been finished for about and you would think people would be more interested in Wimbledon odds, since tennis’ preeminent Grand Slam is underway or Super Bowl odds, since the season is rapidly approaching, but all of the water cooler chatter has been regarding the NBA offseason.

The Texas teams are right in the thick of things, including the San Antonio Spurs, who pulled off a blockbuster trade on Tuesday.

The San Antonio Spurs shipped off some spare parts in the form of Fabricio Oberto, Kurt Thomas and Bruce Bowen to the Milwaukee Bucks to get Richard Jefferson.

Jefferson fills a huge void for the Spurs in so many ways, which should make them a real threat once again in the Western Conference. I’m betting management was thrilled with the deal considering they didn’t have to trade away any of their core.

For starters, the Spurs do get a starter in return for three bench players. Jefferson will add a legit 20-point scorer to go with Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker, who is off a career year.

While the Spurs first moves have made their Southwest Division cohorts kind of nervous, the other teams don’t figure to stand pat.

The Dallas Mavericks have been linked to Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Anderson Varejao, are in the thick of a lot of rumors. Reports indicate that they tried to ship out Josh Howard for the fifth pick overall but the Washington Wizards were not interested. The Mavs have also been linked to Shaquille O’Neal, although he isn’t exactly a team priority. A player the Mavericks are more likely to move is Jerry Stackhouse.

Meanwhile, the Mavericks have already made before the start of the draft, shipping off the 22nd pick in the draft to Portland. The Trail Blazers traded three picks to move up two spots and now own the Mavs 22nd pick. Meanwhile, the Mavs moved back two spots to No. 24 and received Portland No. 56 pick and another second-rounder in 2010.

Apparently the Trail Blazers are interesting in international player Omri Casspi and were worried that the Sacramento Kings might take him with the 23rd pick in the draft.

As sports wagering experts know, the draft is a hectic time when teams reshape themselves. Keep an eye on Thursday to see what else the three Texas teams pull off.

Dallas Mavericks 2009 Playoff | Round 1 Spurs

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Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs Playoffs 2009

The first Dallas Mavericks playoff home game is April 23rd at the American Airlines Center at 7:30pm, and some game tickets are still available. If the series continues the way it went in game 1, the Mavericks are on course to sweep the series. If you have not seen the Mavericks play this season, now is your chance to cheer them on in the playoffs, so get you tickets now before they are all gone.

Game 1
April 18th, 2009 | at San Antonio | Dallas 105 San Antonio 97

Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd, and Jason Terry were held to only 35 points combined in the Mavericks 2009 playoff debut. The Mavericks road win came thanks to the play of an injured Josh Howard, J.J. Barea, Josh Howard and the rest of the Dallas Mavericks bench.

San Antonio looked apathetic, Manu Ginobili is out for the season and Tim Duncan has ailing knees. This has forced Tony Parker to carry the load for the Spurs this season.

Game 2
April 20th, 2009 | at San Antonio | Dallas 84 San Antonio 105

The Dallas Mavericks were unable to stop Tony Parker in game 2. J.J. Barea was unable to repeat his defensive performance in game 1 allowing Tony Parker to score 38 points. Parker also had 4 rebounds, and 8 assists in the Spurs blowout of the Mavericks.

The Mavericks head home to Dallas for game 3. Game 1 was the Mavericks first playoff road game in 3 years. The first two games took place in San Antonio and the series is now tied 1-1.

Game 3
April 23rd, 2009 | at Dallas Mavericks | Dallas 88 San Antonio 67

The Dallas Mavericks put the game out of the San Antonio Spurs reach in the first quarter of game three. Unable to mount a comeback, the Spurs starters were warming the bench shortly after halftime. Tim Duncan and Tony Parker did not return to action, the Spurs simply gave up. Parker and Duncan will be rested for game 4 which will be played at the American Airlines Center on Saturday.

Game 4
April 25th, 2009 | at Dallas Mavericks | Dallas 99 San Antonio 90

Mavericks won game 4 despite allowing Tony Parker to score 43 points. Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Terry were held to 22 points combined, but Josh Howard picked up the slack scoring 28 points on a bum ankle. The Mavericks will return to San Antonio with a chance to close out the series.

Game 5
April 28th, 2009 | at San Antonio | Dallas 106 San Antonio 93

The Mavericks closed out the series in San Antonio, Dirk and Jason Terry resurfaced on the stat sheet as the Mavs leading scorers. Tim Duncan and Tony Parker had nice games but the lack of Manu Ginobli turned out to be to much to recover from. Dallas will face the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the 2009 NBA Playoffs.