The Mavericks are coming into this game with a 42-29 record this season and they are currently sitting in 7th place in the Western Conference. They have been heating up in their recent games as they have won their last 4 straight as well as 8 of their last 9 games. They are 20-14 on the road this season and they have been playing well recently as they have won 4 of their last 5 games on the road. They are going up against a Kings team that is 42-29 this season and they are currently sitting in 6th place in the Western Conference. They have also been playing very well in their recent games as they have won their last 2 straight as well as 4 of their last 5 games, but they have not been playing many strong teams in that span. Their best win was on the road against the Magic who have been hot recently but they have a loss against the Wizards in that span as well. They also beat up on the Grizzlies, Raptors, and 76ers in that span. This is a very important game for both teams since 6th place is the last playoff spot in the Western Conference and these two are tied for that spot right now so the winner will have the inside track here. The Kings have won their last 2 straight games against the Mavericks this season, beating them on the road by 5 points in their last meeting, but Kyrie Irving was also missing from that game and the Mavericks still came close to beating them. The Mavericks have a lot of confidence right now as they have been gaining some steam with their wins and this will be a very different game for the Kings with both Doncic and Irving balling out now. The Mavericks are going to get up for this game with a chance to gain a game on the Kings here. The Mavericks will cover the spread in this game.