Boston boasts the NBA's top first-half against the spread (ATS) record at 63-32-1 this season, demonstrating strong early-game performance. Meanwhile, the Mavericks lead the league with a 34-16 ATS record on the road, highlighting their consistency away from home.
The Seattle Mariners boast a strong 12-7 record in games where their pitchers tally 10 or more strikeouts, indicating effective pitching that could influence game outcomes.