So far, the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks have the look of NBA betting playoff teams. Last year, the Mavericks took a powder and tanked their shot for a play-in birth. It was quite controversial at the time, but perhaps owner Mark Cuban and the Mavs were on to something. To illuminate, Dallas is playing with renewed vigor and profitability. On the other hand, Phoenix is showing more improvement and consistency under new coach Frank Vogel. Vogel brings NBA championship credibility to the Valley of the Sun. He led the Lakers to the 2020 title.
Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks NBA Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, January 24, 2024, 8:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX |
| TV Coverage: | ABC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Suns | -2½ -110 | 240½ -110 | -140 |  |
| Mavericks | +2½ -110 | 240½ -110 | +120 | |
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Suns at Mavericks SBG Odds Overview
In this situation, offshore betting action should be split evenly. Neither team is bad nor showing the ability to dominate.
Phoenix Suns Team Overview
The Phoenix Suns are 23-18 straight up, 15-25-1 against the spread, and 22-19 over/under the total. Late on Phoenix has covered three out of their last eight games. While the Suns have gone under the total in three of its previous four matchups. Concurrently, Phoenix is 8th in the Western Conference playoff standings. Phoenix is seven games behind the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference playoff race.
Phoenix has NBA metrics of 13th for scoring offense, 9th for field goal percentage, 9th for 3-point field goal percentage, 5th for free throw percentage, and 18th for offensive rebounding.
In comparison on defense, the Suns have NBA metrics of 15th x for scoring defense, 12th for field goal percentage permitted, 18th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 1st for defensive rebounding.
First among Phoenix Suns scorers is Kevin Durant with 28.9 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. Devin Booker adds 27.0 points and 7.7 assists per outing.
Dallas Mavericks Team Overview
The Dallas Mavericks are 24-18 straight up, 23-19 against the spread, and 23-19 over/under the total. Late on, Dallas has covered five out of their last eight games. While the Mavericks have gone under the total in four of its previous six matchups. Concurrently, Dallas is 6th in the Western Conference playoff standings. Dallas is 6.5 games behind the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference playoff race.
Dallas has NBA metrics of 7th for scoring offense, 17th for field goal percentage, 15th for 3-point field goal percentage, 25th for free throw percentage, and 24th for offensive rebounding.
In comparison on defense, the Mavericks have NBA metrics of 20th for scoring defense, 21st for field goal percentage permitted, 17th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 28th for defensive rebounding.
First among Dallas scorers is Luka Doncic with 33.6 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 9.2 assists per game. Kyrie Irving adds 25.3 points per contest.
Suns at Mavericks at SBG Free Pick
To summarize, Dallas covered seven of its previous ten NBA betting matchups with Pheonix. Seven of those ten games went under the total. Specifically at Dallas, the Mavericks got the cash in four of their last five games against the Suns. Five of the last seven games in this series at Dallas went under the total. Dallas is in good recent form. By contrast, the Suns are spilling recent red ink.
Suns at Mavericks SBG Best Bet: Dallas Mavericks.