The Dallas Mavericks (9-4) face the Phoenix Suns (10-3) on the road for the first two consecutive games. Wednesday’s game tips off at 10 p.m. ET at Footprint Center. Below, we look at the Mavericks vs. Suns odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
The Mavericks lead the Southwest Division, having won five of their last six games. They are coming off a 111-101 home win over the Denver Nuggets. Their offensive attack is led by G Luka Doncic who averages 24.9 points, 8.3 rebounds and 7.9 assists per game. However, he will miss this game with sprains in his knee and ankle. They are 3-3 on the road.
The Suns have won nine straight games. They have the league’s No. 4 offense, averaging 111.0 points per game and, over their last three games, are only allowing 93.0 points per game. C Deandre Ayton returned to the lineup Monday after missing five straight games with a leg contusion.
Mavericks at Suns odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:10 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Mavericks +270 (bet $100 to win $270) | Suns -360 (bet $360 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Mavericks +7.5 (-110) | Suns -7.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 215.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)
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Mavericks at Suns key injuries
Mavericks
- G Luka Doncic (ankle, knee) out
- F Max Kleber (oblique) out
Suns
- C Frank Kaminsky (knee) questionable
- F Dario Saric (knee) out
Mavericks at Suns odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Suns 113, Mavericks 98
Money line
PASS on the money line. It is priced the way it is because of the injury to Doncic. This would otherwise be a great matchup of two teams seemingly well on their way to the playoffs. However, a full-strength Suns unit is expected to take care of business tonight against a Mavericks team missing its best player and the focal point of their offense.
Against the spread
The Suns are 8-5 ATS on the season overall. They did not cover the spread in their win Monday but did in their previous seven games. They are 4-3 ATS at home.
The Mavericks are 5-8 ATS this season. They have not won or covered the spread this season in any game in which they were underdogs.
Take the SUNS -7.5 (-110).
Over/Under
Despite the Suns having the No. 2 scoring offense in the league, the Under has hit in four of their last five games because of their defense. They have allowed an average of 93.0 points in their last three games.
The Mavs had their last three games go Over the projected total, but they are only 4-7-2 O/U this season. And without Doncic, they won’t have the firepower to keep up with G Devin Booker and G Chris Paul.
Take UNDER 215.5 (-107).
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