Suns vs Mavericks NBA Predictions: Bet Phoenix +3 on Nov 8
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- Phoenix comes into the game on a six-game winning streak.
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The red-hot Phoenix Suns head to the Lone Star State on Friday to take on the defending Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks in a key NBA matchup. Phoenix has won six straight and is tied with the Golden State Warriors for the top spot in the Pacific Division with a 7-1 mark.
Dallas has been up and down this season, alternating between wins and losses over its last five games. The Mavericks are 5-3 and tied with the Houston Rockets for first place in the Southwest Division.
BetUS Sportsbook has Dallas as a three-point favorite at home on Friday. The Mavericks are listed at -140 on the moneyline for a straight-up win, while Phoenix can be taken at +120 to pull the outright upset. The over/under has been set at 232 points.
Let’s take a closer look at this contest to help you determine the best NBA picks today for the game.
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Suns vs Mavericks Game Information
- Game: Suns (7-1) vs Mavericks (5-3)
- Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
- Day/Time: Friday, Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m. ET
- Suns vs Mavericks Live Stream: NBA Game Pass
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2 Bets to Make on Suns vs Mavericks
1. Bet on Suns to Cover the Spread
A 7-1 record and a six-game winning streak would lead you to believe the Suns are dominating opponents this season. But during the team’s six-game streak, they have won by more than six points just once, beating the Mavericks 114-102 on Oct. 26.
The streak has also been done almost exclusively at home, with five of the six victories coming in Phoenix.
But that doesn’t diminish the fast start Phoenix has had behind All-Stars Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. Each is in the top 16 of the league in scoring, with Durant ranking ninth at 27.8 points per game and Booker 16th at 24.4.
Having two skilled scorers makes Phoenix dangerous down the stretch because defenses can’t focus on just crucial possessions. It’s part of the reason why the Suns are winning so many close games.
Kevin Durant is T-1st with Jokic in clutch points at 29. He is shooting an incredible 66.7% from the field in the clutch, and the eye test validates his dominance as the Suns are tied for 1st in the West.
He’s been a bucket to start his 19th season#NBA #Suns #KD #Durant pic.twitter.com/OKVGqXy8aI— Swish Stats (@SwishStatistics) November 8, 2024
Coach Mike Budenholzer has unlocked his team’s best qualities thus far, but can they keep it going as the schedule features more road games? The Suns are 2-1 on the road, with two victories over the LA Clippers (including one in overtime) and a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Friday begins a six-game stretch with five of the contests being on the road.
We like Phoenix to show up on the road as well. The Suns have shown they can beat the Mavericks already this season, and they’ll do it again on Friday. Bet online on the visitors to come away with the victory.
2. Bet on the Game Going Over
Dallas has been playing strong defense to start the season, ranking sixth in the league by allowing 108.1 points per game. But the Mavericks were unable to shut down the Suns in their earlier matchup this season, and they’ll have trouble doing it in this one as well.
Not that the Mavericks can’t do some scoring of their own. Guard Luka Doncic is a scoring machine on his own, ranking fifth in the league with 28.6 points per game. One of the favorites in our odds to win NBA MVP, Doncic is also fifth in the NBA in assists per game at 8.1 per contest.
Guard Kyrie Irving provides a solid second scorer for the Mavericks, averaging 28.0 points and 4.6 assists per game, while Klay Thompson is fitting in with his new squad nicely, averaging 14.5 points.
Both teams are able to get on a roll from 3-point range and light up the scoreboard in a hurry. But both also have some interior players who can help with the scoring as well. In other words, both teams are very good, and we should see an offensive show from both on Friday night.
One of our NBA picks for this contest is for the score to hit the over, so make that wager and you’ll pick up another win.
Bet on Suns vs Mavericks Over 232
Questions Of The Day
Who won the season series between the Suns and Mavericks in 2023-24?
Dallas took two of three matchups with Phoenix in 2023-24, the first time the Mavericks had won the regular-season series since 2016.
Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets.
