The Phoenix Suns (7-1) travel to face off against the Dallas Mavericks (5-3) on Friday, November 8th. This game will be played at American Airlines Center in Dallas and televised on ESPN. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET.

Suns vs Mavericks

The Suns Are Coming Off A Win

With a 115-112 win over the Heat on Wednesday, the Suns improved to 7-1 for the season. Phoenix was favored by 5.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 227, just over the 222.5 O/U line.

After trailing 87-84 going into the 4th quarter, the Suns outscored Miami 31-25 in the final period to secure the win. They started strong, leading 26-25 after the 1st quarter, but the Heat took control in the 2nd, outscoring Phoenix 33-29. Both teams scored 29 points in the 3rd quarter.

The Mavericks Are Coming Off A Win

The Mavericks improved to 5-3 on the season with a 119-99 win over the Bulls on Wednesday. Dallas, playing at home, covered the -10.5 point spread, while the game’s total of 218 points fell short of the 236.5-point over/under line.

A 17-0 run early in the game helped Dallas take control, turning a 9-6 deficit into a 23-9 lead. The Mavericks led 88-68 heading into the 4th quarter, and although the final period ended 31-31, Dallas had already done enough to secure the win.

Suns Offense Breakdown

Kevin Durant’s 32 points and 8 rebounds on 56.5% shooting helped the Suns to a 115-112 win over the Heat, with Durant hitting 4 threes despite shooting just 36.4% from deep. Devin Booker contributed 22 points and 9 assists, while Jusuf Nurkic added 20 points and 18 rebounds, hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts.

The Suns made 18 threes at a 41.9% clip, finishing with a 50% overall field goal percentage. Durant scored 12 points in the 3rd quarter and added 11 more in the 4th, while Nurkic also contributed 6 points in the final period.

Mavericks Offense Breakdown

Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 27 points and 13 assists in their win over the Bulls, shooting 42.1% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 37.5%. Kyrie Irving and Daniel Gafford each added 17 points, with Gafford shooting 77.8% and Irving hitting 63.6% of his shots.

Dallas made 12 threes, shooting 31.6% from beyond the arc, and finished with an overall field goal percentage of 48.4%. Irving scored 15 of his 17 points in the 1st quarter, while Jaden Hardy added all 11 of his points in the 4th.

Suns Team Defense

The Suns gave up 112 points to the Heat on Wednesday but held them to 25 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, helping secure the win. Overall, Phoenix allowed Miami to shoot 43% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Heat hit 13 threes at a 38% clip. The Suns sent Miami to the line 20 times, where they converted 19 free throws. Defensively, Phoenix grabbed 36 rebounds, gave up 13 offensive boards, and added 5 steals and 6 blocks.

Mavericks Team Defense

Despite giving up 112 points, the Suns’ defense came through when it mattered, holding the Heat to 25 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters. Phoenix allowed 33 points in the 2nd quarter and 29 in the 3rd, but their overall defensive effort limited Miami to 43% shooting from the field.

The Suns gave up 13 three-pointers on 38% shooting from deep and sent the Heat to the line 20 times, where they hit 19 free throws. Phoenix recorded 36 defensive rebounds while allowing 13 offensive boards, and they added 5 steals and 6 blocks.

Suns vs Mavericks Trends

• Through their last five road games, Phoenix has an ATS record of just 1-4. However, their overall record was 2-3 while averaging 109 points per game.
• Across their five previous home games, Dallas has an ATS mark of 1-3-1. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 99 points per game.
• Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Suns have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
• As the betting favorite, the Mavericks have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.

Suns vs Mavericks Prediction

As the underdogs with a spread of +3, we recommend going with the Suns on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 230.5, and our model projects the Suns and Mavericks to reach a combined total of 264 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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