Two of the most difficult teams for gamblers to get a handle on will meet on Thursday night. The Phoenix Suns will host the Dallas Mavericks in a TNT Betting on NBA matchup. Dallas has a winning record and is in a solid playoff position. But the Mavericks are deep in the red as one of the worst values on the board. Meanwhile, the Suns have fallen from an NBA championship contender into a team that will likely miss the playoffs. Phoenix is also trying to get through its ownership problems. So, gamblers ask, where is the value?
Dallas Mavericks vs. Phoenix Suns NBA Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, January 26, 2023, 10 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona |
| TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Mavericks | +1½ (-110) | 222½ (-110) | +103 |  |
| Suns | -1½ (-110) | 222½ (-110) | -123 | |
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Mavericks at Suns SBG Odds Overview
The Mavericks will have the best player on the court in Luka Doncic. And their straight up record and brand appeal more to squares. Wise Guys know the casual offshore betting action will go to Dallas. But they are not impressed with the Suns and don’t want to step into Dallas without Devin Booker. Booker is the Suns’ best player and was listed as out until late January with a groin issue.
Dallas Mavericks Team Overview
Overall, the Dallas Mavericks are 25-23 straight up, 16-30-2 against the spread, and 27-21 over/under the total.
In sum, Dallas has NBA metrics of 20th for scoring offense, 18th for field goal percentage, 15th for 3-point field goal percentage, 28th for free throw percentage, and 30th for offensive rebounding.
In comparison on defense, Dallas has NBA metrics of 10th for scoring defense, 25th for field goal percentage permitted, 12th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 19th for defensive rebounding.
Late on, the Mavericks got the cash in only two of their previous eight games. Three of their last five outings went over the total. Naturally, Luka Doncic leads the Mavs with 33.6 points, 8.7 assists, and 8.9 rebounds per contest.
Phoenix Suns Team Overview
Overall, the Phoenix Suns are 23-24 straight up, 24-23 against the spread, and 22-25 over/under the total.
In sum, Phoenix has NBA metrics of 19th for scoring offense, 22nd for field goal percentage, 3rd for 3-point field goal percentage, 11th for free throw percentage, and 14th for offensive rebounding.
In comparison on defense, Phoenix has NBA metrics of 9th for scoring defense, 14th for field goal percentage permitted, 21st for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 10th for defensive rebounding.
Late on, Phoenix has covered four of its previous six NBA betting matchups. Three of its last four games went over the total. The Suns have gone from being up 2-0 in the 2020 NBA Finals to a team fighting for its playoff lives. Namely, Devin Booker leads the Suns with 27.1 points per game. Chris Paul adds 8.3 assists per contest. And then Deandre Ayton brings 9.8 rebounds per contest. Correlate, the Suns are fortunate to play in the Western Conference and Pacific Division. The West is down significantly from its previous highs.
Mavericks at Suns SBG Free NBA Picks
As mentioned earlier, Dallas will have the best player on the floor against a shorthanded Phoenix team. Additionally, Phoenix has shown consistently poor Betting on NBA value.
Mavericks at Suns SBG Best Bet: Dallas Mavericks.