Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks picks, predictions, odds, NBA game

Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks are playing each other on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. MST at American Airlines Center in Dallas.

Phoenix Suns are a 2.5-point favorite in the game against Dallas Mavericks. Phoenix is -145 on the money line and Indiana is +120. The over/under for the match is 213.

Phoenix Suns are 11-6 against the spread and 15-2 straight-up as a road favorite against Dallas Mavericks. The Suns have an edge due to their versatility and the possibility that Porzingis will sit out.

Phoenix Suns take on Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. Sports Betting Dime recommends taking the under. Under has won in five straight games and 29 of 44 overall. Suns are the second best defensive team in the NBA. Mavericks are third in scoring defense and play at a slow pace.

Kristaps Porzingis played 27 minutes in his second game back after missing seven straight. Dallas is playing their best basketball of the season. They have won nine of their last 10 games. The Mavericks are playing against Phoenix Suns.

Deandre Ayton is injured and won't play for Phoenix Suns. Phoenix is the better team on the road.

The Suns have the rest advantage and have been one of the more consistent teams in the league. The Mavs have won their last five games by an average of 7.2 points. Suns will be without DeAndre Ayton for this contest.

Phoenix Suns are going to beat Dallas Mavericks. The Suns have been on fire on their road trip. Dallas is the second-ranked defensive team in the league. The Mavs haven't shown anything to make them seem like they can stop Phoenix. Phoenix can outscore them and shut them down on the defensive end.

Phoenix Suns are playing Dallas Mavericks. Five Thirty Eight gives the Mavericks a 51% win probability.

ESPN gives Suns 51% chance to win. Basketball Power Index gives Mavericks 49% of winning.