Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24
At 7:30 ET, the Dallas Mavericks (-158) will host the Phoenix Suns (+133) in a Western Conference matchup. The Mavericks are favored by 3 points and the over/under is set at 230.5.
This game will be played at the American Airlines Center in Dallas and will be televised on ESPN. The Suns come into this game with a record of 7-1, while the Mavericks are 5-3.
PHOENIX SUNS VS DALLAS MAVERICKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Dallas Mavericks -3
This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 8th.
WHY BET THE DALLAS MAVERICKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 123-118 in favor of the Mavericks.
- Our projections have Luka Doncic finishing with Luka Doncic points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists.
- From the field, we have the Mavericks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.4% and knocking down 15 threes.
Is a Road Win Possible for the Suns?
The Suns improved to 7-1 on the season with a 115-112 win over the Heat on Wednesday. Playing at home, Phoenix came into the game as -5.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total score of 227 points went over the pre-game line of 222.5.
After trailing 87-84 going into the 4th quarter, the Suns outscored Miami 31-25 in the final period to secure the win.
Kevin Durant’s 32 points and 8 rebounds led the Suns to a win over the Heat, with 12 of his points coming in the 3rd quarter and another 11 in the 4th. Devin Booker added 22 points and 9 assists, while Jusuf Nurkic contributed 20 points and 18 rebounds, going 3-for-3 from beyond the arc.
Phoenix hit 18 threes at a 41.9% clip, with a 50% overall shooting percentage. Durant connected on 4 threes, despite shooting just 36.4% from deep, while Booker made 2 threes at 28.6%.
Defensively, the Suns gave up 112 points to the Heat but held them to 25 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters. Phoenix allowed 33 points in the 2nd and 29 in the 3rd. Overall, the Heat shot 43% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Suns allowed 13 threes on 38% shooting. Miami also went 19/20 from the free-throw line. The Suns finished with 36 defensive rebounds, gave up 13 offensive boards, and recorded 5 steals and 6 blocks.
Will Dallas Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
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 O/U line.
A 17-0 run early in the game helped the Mavericks take control, turning a 9-6 deficit into a 23-9 lead. They led 88-68 going into the 4th quarter, and both teams scored 31 points in the final period.
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%. Daniel Gafford and Kyrie Irving both added 17 points, with Gafford shooting 77.8% and Irving hitting 63.6% of his shots.
Dallas made 12 threes at 31.6%, shooting 48.4% overall. Irving scored 15 of his 17 points in the 1st quarter, while Jaden Hardy added all 11 of his points in the 4th.
The Mavericks put together a strong defensive performance on Wednesday, holding the Bulls to 99 points. Dallas was particularly effective in the 2nd quarter, allowing just 21 points. Overall, they limited Chicago to 41% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Mavericks held the Bulls to 28% shooting, with Chicago making just 12 threes. Dallas also recorded 11 steals and 4 blocks in the game.