In the Southwest DivisionAt 8:30 ET, the Dallas Mavericks (24-19) will host the Phoenix Suns (25-18) at the American Airlines Center. The Suns are currently on a six-game win streak and are favored by 1.5 points (-122) over the Mavs. The over/under line for the game is set at 241.
This Western Conference NBA matchup will be broadcasted on ABC.
Here is a look at some Suns vs Mavericks odds that should help you make winning NBA picks for this game.
Suns vs Mavericks Odds
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Overall Game Info & Outlook
- Phoenix Suns at Dallas Mavericks
- The Suns are heading into this Western Conference matchup against the Mavericks as 1.5-point favorites on the road. The game will get started at 8:30 ET at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview
Phoenix Suns Preview
The Suns have won six straight games and are currently 25-18 on the season, which is good for 6th place in the Western Conference. In non-conference games, they are 9-4 compared to 16-14 against the West.
On the road, the Suns are 11-7 this season and have won three straight games as the visiting NBA teams. Against the spread, they are 8-10 on the road and 10-20 as the favorite.
Phoenix’s O/U record for the season is 22-21, and their last four games have gone under the posted total. This season, their games have averaged 230.3 points per game compared to today’s O/U line of 241.
In their last game, the Suns defeated the Bulls by a score of 115-113. The Suns were favored by 5 points in that game, and the O/U line was 228.5.
Suns Trends
- Although Phoenix has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-6. The team averaged 115 points per game in these games.
- Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Suns have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 1-3-1.
- Over their last five games, the Suns have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 1-3-1 vs. the spread.
Heading into their matchup with the Mavericks, the Suns are averaging 116.1 points per game, which is 13th in the NBA. On the road, they are scoring 115 points per game.
So far this season, the Suns have outscored the NBA scoring average in 51.2% of their games. In terms of pace, Phoenix is 25th in the league at 97.7 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Suns are 9th in field goal percentage at 48%. They are also one of the top free-throw shooting teams in the NBA, making an average of 20.9 free throws per game.
On the season, the Suns are giving up 114.2 points per game, which is 15th in the NBA. When playing on the road, they have been even better, ranking 7th in the league at 113.1 points per game allowed.
Over their last five games, Phoenix has been solid defensively, giving up 113 points per game, which is 14th in the NBA standings during that stretch. During this stretch, they have been one of the best teams at not fouling, ranking 2nd in the league in free-throws made allowed at 12.6 per game.
One area where opponents have shot well against the Suns recently is from three-point range. Over their last five games, they have given up a three-point shooting percentage of 39.9%, which is 22nd in the league.
Dallas Mavericks Preview
Dallas has lost two straight games both straight up and against the spread, and they are 7.5-point underdogs today. This season, the Mavericks have been the underdog in 18 of their 43 games.
Their O/U record for the season is 24-19, and the under has hit in their last two games. Today’s O/U line of 241 is higher than the average of 234.9 points in their games this season.
The Mavericks are 8th in the Western Conference with a record of 24-19. In the West, they are 18-15 compared to 6-4 against non-conference opponents. They are in 2nd place in the Southwest Division.
In their last game, the Mavericks lost to the Celtics by a score of 119-110. The O/U line for that game was 240.5 points, and Dallas was getting 2.5 points going into the game.
On the season, the Mavericks have an ATS record of 23-20, including a record of 11-12 at home and 12-8 on the road. In their games at home, they have an average scoring margin of +3.9 PPG.
Mavericks Trends
- Through their last ten home games, Dallas has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 114 points per game.
- Through their last five games as the underdog, the Mavericks have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 3-2.
- In their last five games, the Mavericks have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
At home this season, the Mavericks are averaging 120.2 points per game, which is 10th in the NBA. Overall, they are 8th in the league with an average of 118.3 points per game. In terms of pace, Dallas is 11th in the league at 99.8 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Mavericks are one of the best teams in the league. They are 2nd in both three-point attempts (41.1 per game) and makes (15.1 per game). However, their three-point shooting percentage is 14th in the NBA at 36%.
So far, Dallas has outscored the NBA average in 55.8% of their games this season. In terms of field goal percentage, the Mavericks are 17th in the league at 47%. When it comes to two-point shooting, Dallas is 9th in the NBA at 55%.
When it comes to points allowed per game, the Dallas Mavericks are currently ranked 20th in the league, giving up an average of 117.4 points per contest. Over their last five games, they have allowed 121.6 points per game, which is 24th in the NBA during that stretch.
On the season, opposing teams have been able to shoot 48.2% from the field against the Mavericks, which is 21st in the league. Over their last five games, Dallas has struggled to defend inside the arc, allowing opponents to shoot 59.6% on two-point attempts.
From beyond the arc, opposing teams have shot 36.4% against the Mavericks this season, which is 16th in the NBA. In terms of three-point attempts allowed per game, Dallas is 21st in the league at 36.2 per contest.
Top Sportsbooks Odds
Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks Odds & Picks
Odds for this Matchup:
There will be plenty of Bovada NBA odds for this matchup, and they are going to go much deeper than simply betting on the spread. You can combine NBA bets in order to put together a solid parlay, and there are times in which those NBA odds work together in a big way.
- Phoenix Suns -1.5 -122 Over 241
- Dallas Mavericks +1.5 +101 Under 241
Recommended Pick: Phoenix Suns -1.5
We’re putting our money on the Suns to win, and have the projected score sitting at 117-114. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Suns at -1.5.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 241 and given that our model is projecting 231 points between the teams, we like the under.
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