The Phoenix Suns will play the Dallas Mavericks in a Western Conference matchup on Thursday night. It's time continue our NBA odds series with a Suns-Mavericks prediction and pick.
The Suns and Mavericks will play on Thursday as Phoenix's star-studded backcourt will meet Luka Doncic. Each of these teams comes into this matchup hot, as the Mavericks have won nine of their last ten while the Suns have won eight of ten. Phoenix sits at the top of the West with a 34-9 record entering play on Thursday. Dallas has fought their way up the standings with their hot streak and sits as the No. 5 seed. The Suns come into this one as road favorites over the Mavericks, who will be on a back-to-back. Dallas outlasted the Toronto Raptors in a close game on Wednesday.
Here is how FanDuel has set the Suns-Mavericks odds for this Thursday NBA matchup.
NBA Odds: Suns-Mavericks Odds
Phoenix Suns -3 (-112)
Dallas Mavericks +3 (-108)
Over 216 (-110)
Under 216 (-110)
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Why The Suns Could Cover The Spread
Phoenix remains one of, if not the best team in the league and should be in good position as the better rested team in this spot. The Mavericks will struggle as most teams do to matchup with Chris Paul and Devin Booker in the backcourt. Deandre Ayton is the notable absence in this one for the Suns. The Mavericks are hot of late however and tough to fade even on the back-to-back. The Suns however typically take care of business so they are also an appealing play with the rest advantage.
Phoenix vs. the spread
The Suns are 24-19 vs. the spread so far this season, covering in each of their last three games. Phoenix is 11-6 vs. the line as road favorites this season.
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Why The Mavericks Could Cover The Spread
Doncic and the Mavericks have somewhat quietly been on fire while the Memphis Grizzlies have taken the NBA by storm. All Dallas has done is win nine of their last ten games and move within three games of the No. 4 seeded Utah Jazz. Doncic has been on a tear of late, leading the Mavericks to four straight wins. Assuming Dallas has all of their key guys on the back-to-back, it's going to be tough to go against them with the points. The Mavericks were led by Doncic's 41 points in Wednesday night's win, and they will be looking for another big performance from their star in this one.
Dallas vs. the spread
The Mavericks are 23-21-1 against the spread so far this season, and 6-3-1 in their last ten games. Dallas is 10-9 against the spread as an underdog so far this season.
Final Suns-Mavericks Prediction and Pick:
The Mavericks have yet to release an injury report for this game. Obviously the status of Doncic in addition to other key players will be something to watch for. Assuming key players are going to play in this national TV matchup, take the Mavericks and the points in this spot. Dallas could have an edge inside with Ayton out, and has been on fire of late. They are at home for the back-to-back, so maybe they won't be gassed.
Final Suns-Mavericks Prediction & Pick: Mavericks +3 (-108)
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