Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction, Preview and Odds - 01/24/2024

Game Time: 8:30 pm ET, Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Venue:  American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX

Where to Watch:  ABC

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Suns -1.5, Mavericks +1.5; Over/Under:  240.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Suns -1.5, Mavericks +1.5; Over/Under:  240.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Suns -1.5, Mavericks +1.5; Over/Under:  240.5 points

Phoenix Suns:  25-18 (2nd place, Pacific Division)

Dallas Mavericks:  24-19 (2nd place, Southwest Division)

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Phoenix Suns:  7-3 last 10

Dallas Mavericks:  5-5 last 10

The Suns are entering this game with a 25-18 record overall and they are 11-7 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 6 game winning streak with wins coming against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Portland Trail Blazers, the Sacramento Kings, the New Orleans Pelicans, the Indiana Pacers, and the Chicago Bulls in their last game. Kevin Durant led the team in points in that game with 43 while Bradley Beal was next on the team with 18 points. Kevin Durant led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Drew Eubanks led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 51.8% from the field, 41.2% from 3-point range, and 76.5% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 116.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 114.2 PPG against them. The Suns have an ATS record of 15-26-2 this season and their O/U record is 22-20-1.

The Mavericks are entering this game with a 24-19 record overall and they are 13-10 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics in their last game. Luka Dončić led the team in points in that game with 33 while Kyrie Irving was next on the team with 23 points. Luka Dončić led the team in assists in that game with 13 while Luka Dončić led the team in rebounds with 18. They were 44.3% from the field, 35% from 3-point range, and 71.4% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 118.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 117.4 PPG against them. The Mavericks have an ATS record of 23-20 this season and their O/U record is 23-19-1.

The current betting odds have the Suns listed as a 1.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Suns have looked good in their games this season with their 25-18 record overall which has them surging up the standings in the West. They haven't looked bad in their road games either with their 11-7 road record this season. Meanwhile, the Mavericks have also looked good in their games this season with their 24-19 record overall but lately they haven't been at their best. They have also been good in their home games this season but haven't looked great with their 13-10 home record. They haven't looked good in their games lately either with 2 losses in a row coming into this one. The Suns have all the momentum on their side right now with 6 wins in a row and they are starting to look unstoppable with their lineup fully healthy now. The Mavericks are a good team but the Suns are looking to erase their rough start to the season and they have the talent to go on a big run right now and make themselves known as a force in the West going forward this year. The best way to place a bet here is on the Suns to cover the spread in this game. 

Suns Mavericks Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Wednesday, January 24, 2024 (8:30 pm ET start time) is Suns 124 Mavericks 112.

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Phoenix Suns: 15-25 ATS in all games. 4-16 ATS after one or more consecutive overs. 4-11 ATS after playing 2 consecutive home games. 33-23 OVER against Southwest division opponents. 7-2 OVER when playing their 3rd game in 4 days. 

Dallas Mavericks: 12-6 ATS after 1 or more consecutive losses. 13-6 ATS after a game where they failed to cover the spread. 7-2 ATS off a home loss. 12-6 OVER after 1 or more consecutive losses. 12-7 OVER after a game where they failed to cover the spread. 7-2 OVER off a home loss.

Phoenix Suns:  E. Gordon (SG) Ques Wed - Wrist. B. Bol (C) Out indefinitely - Foot. D. Lee (SG) Out indefinitely - Knee.

Dallas Mavericks:  S. Curry (SG) Ques Wed - Ankle. D. Exum (PG) Out indefinitely - Heel.

“I know these games are high stakes and there's a lot on the line. But at the end of the day, it's still hoop.” - Kevin Durant after their win against the Bulls in their game on Monday.

“We’ve been inconsistent in that department where we can get caught up with the officials instead of just staying focused on the game. No one’s going to be perfect, from player to official to coach. So you’ve got to just continue doing your job. I thought we got frustrated, and they took advantage of that.” - Jason Kidd after his team’s loss against the Celtics in their game on Monday.

PG Devin Booker

SG Bradley Beal

SF Grayson Allen

PF Kevin Durant

C Jusuf Nurkic

PG Luka Doncic

SG Kyrie Irving

SF Josh Green

PF Derrick Jones Jr.

C Dereck Lively II

PPG: K. Durant (29.6)

APG: D. Booker (7.6)

Reb/G: J. Nurkic (10.6)

PPG: L. Doncic (33.6)

APG: L. Doncic (9.3)

Reb/G: L. Doncic (8.5)

Coaches:

Phoenix Suns: Frank Vogel (1st season)

Dallas Mavericks: Jason Kidd (3rd season)