Bet on ‘KD’ and Suns Against Mavericks
The surging Phoenix Suns look like solid bets against the floundering Dallas Mavericks. Given the betting lines, Phoenix could shut down injury-riddled Dallas. The Suns have won six straight on the strong play of superstar Kevin Durant. Given recent comments from an ex-teammate, Durant will be more motivated to scorch Dallas. And we’re taking him on our NBA prop bets this Jan. 24.
Suns vs Mavericks Game Information
- Game: Suns (25-18) vs Mavericks (24-19)
- Date/Time: Wednesday, Jan. 24, 8:30 p.m. ET
- Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
- Suns vs Mavericks Live Stream: NBA Game Pass
Phoenix is slightly favored over Dallas with a -2½ spread and a total of 240½ on the NBA betting lines. Given how these teams are playing, betting Phoenix in a same-game parlay with the total going ‘under’ is not a bad play. The Suns are just 5-14-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last five games. But Phoenix need only win by three points in this game.
The Suns and Mavericks will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 8:30 pm ET in Dallas, TX. You can catch the action on ESPN.
Suns vs Mavericks Odds and Spreads
Suns vs Mavericks Betting Trends
- The Suns are 8-1-1 ATS when favored by 0.5 to 4.5 points on the road
- The Mavericks are 1-7-1 ATS in their last nine home games facing a team with a winning percentage greater than 60%
- Phoenix has won four of its last five conference games
- Dallas is 5-9 as a home underdog since the 2022-23 season
- The total has gone under in Phoenix’s last four games following a win
- The total has gone under in four of Dallas’s last five conference games
- The ‘under’ is 4-1-0 in Phoenix’s last five games
- Suns forward Kevin Durant averages 30.1 points in 16 road games this season
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Suns vs Mavericks ATS Pick: Suns -2½
Phoenix is an easy NBA pick here. Even if Irving and Doncic play, the Mavericks are slumping. Dallas’s defense has regressed in a bad way. The team is ranked second-last in the NBA with a 123.2 defensive rating in its last six games. This partially explains why the total is set so high.
The other half of that equation is Phoenix’s play. Led by Durant, the Suns have been on fire. They are 11-3 in their last 14 games and two of these losses came against the Clippers, who have also been tearing it up. The Suns are solid on both ends of the floor and are ranked in the top 10 offensively and defensively in this stretch.
The poor ATS record should not deter bettors from Phoenix. The small spread means Phoenix can win by one three-pointer. Phoenix is 4-3 ATS when favored by three points or fewer. This is not the best but it’s doable, especially if we consider that Dallas is also sputtering on offense.
Suns vs Mavericks Over/Under Pick: Under 240½
After a hot start to the season, Dallas has cooled off considerably. The team is just 15th in offensive rating (116.5) in its last 14 games, which is after it played Phoenix the last time. That’s why totals of 240 or more have gone under three out of four times for Dallas. We’re betting online this trend continues thanks to Phoenix’s improved ‘ D’.
Suns vs Mavericks Player Prop Pick: Kevin Durant Over 41½ Pts, Rebs, Asts (-110)
Durant had angsty comments in regards to him not being considered part of the “GOAT” (greatest of all time) conversations. He’ll do more than just tweet: he’ll light up the defensively-challenged Mavericks. It’s one of the best NBA prop bets on Jan. 24 for Durant to go over 41½ in combined points, rebounds, and assists.
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Suns vs Mavericks Prediction
Phoenix Suns 122, Dallas Mavericks 116
Questions Of The Day
Which Suns player will lead the game in scoring?
With a line of 29½ points on the NBA odds, Kevin Durant is the most likely Sun to lead the game in scoring.
What NBA player prop offers the best betting value?
Bet on Durant to go ‘over’ on his combo prop of points, rebounds, and assists at 41½.
