Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns Preview
At 8:30 ET on ABC, the Dallas Mavericks (24-19) will host the Phoenix Suns (25-18) in a Western Conference matchup. The Suns are currently favored by 1.5 points and have won six straight games. The over/under line for the game is 241.
This game will be played at American Airlines Center in Dallas. The Mavericks are 8th in the Western Conference, while the Suns are 6th. Phoenix is -122 on the moneyline, while Dallas is +101. The Suns have a 2nd place divisional rank in the Pacific, while the Mavericks are 2nd in the Southwest. Dallas has lost two straight games.
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Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last five head to head matchups, the Mavericks have had the upper-hand, going 3-2. Over the last three head to head matchups, the Mavericks have gone 2-1 against the spread. When looking at the last three times they have host the Suns, the Mavericks are 3-0 ATS.
- Through their last ten road games, Phoenix has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 115 points per game.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Dallas has an ATS record of 6-4 while averaging 114 per game. The team went 5-5 overall in these games.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Mavericks have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Suns have a straight up record of 3-0, while going 0-2-1 against the spread.
Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
The Suns are favored by 1.5 points in today’s game against the Mavericks. This season, Phoenix has been favored in 31 of their 43 games and has a record of 21-10 as the favorite.
Phoenix’s O/U record for the season is 22-21, and the under has hit in their last four games. On average, their games have finished with 230.3 points, which is 10.7 points lower than today’s line of 241.
Phoenix’s last game was a 115-113 win over the Bulls. The Suns were favored by 5 points in that game but did not cover the spread. The O/U line for that game was 228.5.
Overall, the Suns are 25-18 this season, which is good for 6th place in the Western Conference. Against the West, they are 16-14 and 5-7 against other teams in the Pacific Division. Phoenix has won six straight games.
For the season, the Suns are 15-27 against the spread and 8-10 ATS on the road. Their road ATS record is 8-10 compared to 7-17 at home. Phoenix’s O/U lines have averaged 230.5 points per game.
So far this season, the Suns have been one of the most efficient shooting teams in the NBA, as they are 9th in field goal percentage and 5th in true shooting percentage. However, they are just 22nd in three-point shooting percentage at 37%.
When it comes to scoring, the Suns are 13th in the league at 116.1 points per game. In terms of pace, they are 25th at 97.7 possessions per game.
On average, the Suns are making 20.9 free throws per game, which is 2nd in the NBA. When it comes to assists, they are 17th at 26.3 per game.
At this time, the Suns’ defense is positioned 15th in the NBA, permitting 114.2 points per game. Inside the arc, the Suns defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 53.4% and 37.2% from three-point territory.
Dallas has lost two straight games and is currently 24-19 on the season. In the Western Conference, they are 8th and 2nd in the Southwest Division.
At home, the Mavericks are 11-12 straight-up and 11-12 against the spread. As the underdog, their ATS record is 8-10, and they have gone 7-11 straight-up as the underdog.
The Mavericks’ O/U record for the season is 24-19, and their games have averaged 235.7 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 241, and Dallas has gone under the total in their last two games.
In their most recent game, the Mavericks lost to the Celtics by a score of 119-110. The O/U line for that game was 240.5, and Dallas was getting 2.5 points as the underdog.
On the season, the Mavericks are 23-20 against the spread, and their ATS losing streak is at two games. At home, they have an average scoring margin of +3.9 points per game.
When it comes to scoring, the Mavericks are 8th in the NBA this season, averaging 118.3 points per game. At home, they are averaging 120.2 points per game, which is 10th in the league. Overall, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 55.8% of their games.
One of the reasons for their success on offense is their three-point shooting. The Mavericks are 2nd in the NBA in both three-point attempts and makes, averaging 15.1 made threes per game. However, they are just 14th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%.
Overall, Dallas is 17th in field goal percentage at 47% and 12th in true shooting percentage. In terms of pace, they are 11th in the league at 99.8 possessions per game.
Currently, the Mavericks’ defense holds the 20th rank in the NBA, allowing 117.4 points per game. Inside the arc, the Mavericks defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 55.8% and 36.4% from three-point territory.
Looking at our projections, the Suns are expected to take down the Mavericks by a score of 117-113.
Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns Betting Tips
- Take the Suns on the moneyline
- The Suns should also cover at -1.5
- Our NBA model projects 230 points, and we suggest taking the under
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
- Kyrie Irving – Thumb – Questionable
- Dante Exum – Heel – Questionable
- Seth Curry – Ankle – Questionable
- Luka Doncic – Lower Back – Questionable
Phoenix Suns Injury Report
- Eric Gordon – Wrist – Questionable
- Damion Lee – Knee – Out
- Bol Bol – Foot – Out
