The Dallas Mavericks (1-0) travel to face off against the Phoenix Suns (1-1) on Saturday, October 26th. This game will be played at Footprint Center in Phoenix and televised on AZFa. The Mavericks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Suns are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Suns. Tip-off is set for 10:00 ET.
Mavericks vs Suns
The Mavericks Are Coming Off A Win
The Mavericks opened their season with a 120-109 win over the Spurs on Thursday, improving to 1-0. Dallas, playing at home, covered the -8.5 point spread, winning by 11. The game’s total score of 229 points narrowly exceeded the over/under line of 226.5.
After a tight first half, Dallas broke the game open with a 40-point third quarter. A key 12-0 run extended their lead from 94-83 to 106-83, helping them seal the win as they outscored the Spurs 33-29 in the final quarter.
The Suns Are Coming Off A Win
The Suns fell to 1-1 on the season after a 123-116 road loss to the Lakers on Friday. Phoenix entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 239 points exceeded the over/under line of 227.5 by 11.5 points.
After a strong start, leading 38-23 after the 1st quarter, the Suns allowed the Lakers to go on a 10-0 run, closing the gap to 38-33. Phoenix was outscored 29-23 in the 2nd quarter and 35-24 in the 3rd. They entered the 4th quarter trailing 87-85 and were outscored 36-31 in the final period.
Mavericks Offense Breakdown
In their win over the Spurs, the Mavericks connected on 19 threes, shooting 43.2% from deep, despite a 41.2% overall field goal percentage. Luka Doncic led the way with 28 points, adding 11 in the 4th quarter, while Klay Thompson hit 6 threes, finishing with 22 points.
Doncic also contributed 8 assists and 10 rebounds, while Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively each added 15 points. Jaden Hardy scored 9 of his 11 points in the 2nd quarter.
Suns Offense Breakdown
In their win over the Spurs, the Mavericks connected on 19 threes, shooting 43.2% from deep, despite hitting just 41.2% overall from the field. Klay Thompson led the way from beyond the arc, knocking down 6 threes at a 60% clip.
Luka Doncic finished with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, scoring 11 points in the 4th quarter. Thompson added 6 points in the final period, finishing with 22 overall, while Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively each contributed 8 points in the 3rd quarter.
Mavericks Team Defense
Defensively, the Mavericks held the Spurs to 109 points on Thursday, allowing 22 points in the 1st quarter and 27 in the 2nd. San Antonio scored 31 in the 3rd and 29 in the 4th.
Dallas limited the Spurs to 12 made threes on 33% shooting. San Antonio also went 19/24 from the free-throw line. The Mavericks gave up 12 offensive rebounds while recording 9 steals and 5 blocks.
Suns Team Defense
The Mavericks held the Spurs to 109 points on Thursday, allowing 22 points in the 1st quarter and 27 in the 2nd. San Antonio scored 31 in the 3rd and 29 in the 4th. Dallas limited the Spurs to 45% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Mavericks gave up 12 threes on 33% shooting. San Antonio went 19/24 from the free-throw line. Defensively, Dallas recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks.
Mavericks vs Suns Trends
- Through their last ten road contests, the Mavericks offense has averaged 105 points per game while allowing an average of 104. Dallas posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 6-3-1 ATS.
- In their last three games at home, the Suns have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 0-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 108 points per game in this stretch.
- As the betting underdog, the Suns have an ATS mark of just 0-3 in their last three games. Phoenix posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Dallas has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 6-4 straight up.
Mavericks vs Suns Prediction
The Mavericks is our selection to secure the victory, with a projected score of 149-114. We also like them to cover the spread, so we suggest betting on the Mavericks at -2.5.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 232.5 and our model has the Mavericks and Suns finishing with a combined 263 points. Our pick is to take the over.
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Last updated:October 26, 2024 Mavericks, Suns