- What: NBA Regular Season Game
- When: November 8, 2024
- Who: Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks
- Time: 7:30 p.m. EST
- Where: American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX)
The Dallas Mavericks are set to host the Phoenix Suns at the American Airlines Center on Friday night.
If all players participate, fans could witness the talents of six potential future Hall of Famers on the court: Phoenix’s Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal, alongside Dallas’ Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and Klay Thompson.
Durant and Irving, former teammates from the Brooklyn Nets, have both recently made trades to join championship contenders and continue to share a strong friendship.
In their previous encounters last season, the Mavericks came out on top in two of the three matchups.
This season, the teams will face off four times, having already met on October 26 in Phoenix, where the Suns emerged victorious with a 114-102 win as 3.5-point underdogs.
Phoenix Suns
The Suns are currently on a six-game winning streak following their loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in their second game of the season.
Most recently, they secured a narrow 115-112 victory at home against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Despite their winning record, they have struggled against the spread, posting a 2-6 mark (ATS) overall, and are 0-3 ATS in their last three games.
Throughout this winning stretch, the Suns have scored an average of 114 points per game. They are led by forward Kevin Durant, who averages 27.8 points and guard Devin Booker, who contributes 24.4 points per game.
The Suns defeated the Mavericks by 12 at home earlier this season. The matchup favors them, especially with Durant and forward Royce O’Neale providing length against Doncic and his teammates.
In recent weeks, the Suns have secured wins against strong opponents like the Heat and Lakers, and they hold a 2-1 record on the road.
Dallas Mavericks
Meanwhile, the Mavericks decisively defeated the Chicago Bulls 119-99 on Wednesday, covering as a 10-point favorite at home. They’ve won three out of their last five games.
Dallas has a 4-4 record against the spread this season and is 3-3 at home. While their season average is 113 PPG points, they have improved recently, scoring an average of 123 points in their last two outings.
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The Mavericks are led by MVP contender forward Luka Doncic, who averages 28.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 8.1 assists per game.
However, the Mavericks will be without guard Dante Exum (wrist), center Maxi Kleber (hamstring), center Dereck Lively II (shoulder), and power forward P.J. Washington (knee).
This is a bad matchup for the Mavericks. They’re too injured, and the Suns are rolling. I’d take the 2.5 points and back the Suns on the road in this one.
Suns-Mavericks Best Bet
The Mavericks have seen the total go under in three of their last four games and have kept opponents to 99 points or fewer in two of their previous three games, showcasing a solid defensive performance.
While Dallas ranks 11th in the league, they are ranked third in overall defense.
On the other hand, Phoenix operates at a moderate pace, sitting 16th in the league. They have allowed 112 points or fewer in four of their last six outings and 105 points or fewer in three of those games.
Additionally, the Suns have struggled to score 115 points, achieving that mark in only two of their last six games.
Under 229 Points is the play here, while it will be close, I don’t see them exceeding the total in this one.
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