The Phoenix Suns will look to pick up a win while covering the spread when they take on the Mavericks in Dallas at American Airlines Center on Thursday in NBA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Dallas Mavericks installed as -4.5-point favorites in this particular NBA matchup. The over-under betting line for the total number of point scored was listed by most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook, at 206.5.
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 103-97 result in favor of the Mavericks today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Dallas Mavericks sit at 11-24 (17-18 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Phoenix Suns are currently 11-25 (17-19 ATS). Looking to bet on the points scored total? Dallas is 16-19 OU and Phoenix is 23-13 OU. This season the Dallas Mavericks are 11-24 overall and 17-18 ATS against the number, while the Phoenix Suns are 11-25 and 17-19 ATS. As for the totals, Dallas is 16-19 on the OU, and Phoenix is 23-13. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Dallas vs Phoenix injuries news.
According to the betting Power Rankings at Odds Shark, it's the No. 17-rated Dallas Mavericks and the No. 25-rated Suns in this NBA basketball matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively the game matches up Dallas's No. 30-ranked offense (95.6 PPG) against a Phoenix Suns defense that ranks No. 29 at 112.19 PPG. The Dallas Mavericks have averaged 43.07% from the field per game, less than the Phoenix Suns have managed so far this NBA season (44.24% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Phoenix earned a 99-90 victory over Miami on Tuesday, getting 27 points from Devin Booker at Talking Stick Resort Arena.
Dallas earned a 113-105 victory over Washington on Tuesday, getting 26 points from Harrison Barnes at American Airlines Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Phoenix home to Cleveland, Sunday, January 8th
Dallas home to Atlanta, Saturday, January 7th