Suns vs Mavericks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Nov. 8

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 08, 2024, 3:31 PM
  • The Mavericks are -2.5 favorites vs. the Suns
  • Total (Over/Under): 230.5 points
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The Phoenix Suns visit American Airlines Center to take on the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Dallas, TX.

The Mavericks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The Suns vs Mavericks Over/Under is 232.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Suns are 2-6 against the spread, while the Mavericks are 4-4 against the spread.


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Suns vs. Mavericks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Phoenix Suns+1.5 -105O 232.5 -110+110
Dallas Mavericks -1.5 -115U 232.5 -110-135

Mavericks vs Suns Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the will win Friday‘s game with confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Suns and Mavericks.

Mavericks vs Suns Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with confidence.


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  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 52 of their last 79 games (+21.25 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 36 away games (+16.75 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the Game Total Under in 43 of their last 74 games (+10.00 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 16 of their last 24 games (+7.95 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the Moneyline in their last 6 games (+6.40 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 54 of their last 83 games (+21.90 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have hit the Game Total Under in 56 of their last 87 games (+21.90 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have covered the Spread in 40 of their last 63 games (+15.80 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have hit the Team Total Under in 24 of their last 35 games at home (+11.35 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have hit the Moneyline in 34 of their last 50 games (+11.10 Units / 9% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Suns have gone 2-6 (-4.6 Units / -52.27% ROI).

  • 7-1 against the Moneyline (+6.4 Units / 30.05% ROI)
  • 5-3 against the Over for game total points (+1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI)
  • 3-5 against the Under for game total points (-2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Mavericks have gone 4-4 (-0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 5-3 against the Moneyline (-0.45 Units / -1.81% ROI)
  • 3-5 against the Over for game total points (-2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI)
  • 5-3 against the Under for game total points (+1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 85 games (-34.55 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have only hit the Game Total Over in 32 of their last 89 games (-30.70 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 32 of their last 75 games (-27.30 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 9 of their last 28 games at home (-23.95 Units / -48% ROI)
  • The Dallas Mavericks have only hit the Team Total Over in 30 of their last 75 games (-22.70 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 4Q Spread in 29 of their last 87 games (-33.65 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 81 games (-32.53 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the Spread in 28 of their last 77 games (-24.80 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 74 games (-22.97 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 42 of their last 77 games (-21.45 Units / -14% ROI)

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Phoenix Suns: Keys to the Game vs. the Dallas Mavericks

The Suns were 21-14 (.600) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .448

The Suns are 27-13 (.675) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .551

The Suns are 43-26 (.623) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .487

The Suns were 29-16 (.644) when they win the turnover margin last season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .540

Dallas Mavericks: Keys to the Game vs. the Phoenix Suns

The Mavericks were 17-1 (.944) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse last season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .822

The Mavericks were 13-24 (.351) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Mavericks were 5-13 (.278) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points last season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .395

The Mavericks are undefeated (9-0) when forcing their opponent to shoot 40% or worse from the field since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: .895

Injury Report: Mavericks vs. SunsFriday‘s Game, Nov. 8

  • Dallas Mavericks – No Injuries Reported
  • Phoenix Suns – No Injuries Reported

Phoenix Suns Offensive Stats & Trends

The Suns averaged 21.4 points in the paint per game (1,758 points/82 games) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.6

The Suns averaged 10.5 fast break points per game (431 points/41 games) on the road last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.7

The Suns have averaged 5.7 second chance points per game (510 points/90 games) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Suns averaged 5.8 second chance points per game (472 points/82 games) in the second half last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

Dallas Mavericks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Mavericks averaged 40.7 points in the paint per game (1,668 points/41 games) on the road last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.2

The Mavericks averaged 42.8 points in the paint per game (3,510 points/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.5

The Mavericks averaged 20.1 points in the paint per game (1,646 points/82 games) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.2

The Mavericks averaged 11.0 fast break points per game (906 points/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

Phoenix Suns Defensive Stats & Trends

The Suns averaged 5.3 blocks per game (432 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Suns have blocked 50 shots this season — tied for 7th most among NBA teams

The Suns have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (541 blocks/90 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Suns blocked 491 shots last season — 7th most among NBA teams

Dallas Mavericks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Mavericks averaged 6.3 steals per game (514 steals/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Mavericks averaged 3.7 blocks per game (304 blocks/82 games) last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Mavericks averaged 33.8 defensive rebounds per game (2,774 rebounds/82 games) last season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Mavericks have averaged 36.0 defensive rebounds per game (3,243 rebounds/90 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2


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