Suns vs Mavericks Prediction, Odds, Picks and Player Prop Pick
The odds to win the NBA title could move depending on who wins between the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks on Thursday.
The Western Conference clash is set to excite, and there isn’t much between them in betting markets.
Suns vs Mavericks Game Information
1. Game: Suns (33-22) vs Mavericks (32-23)
2. Start Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
3. Day Game: Thursday, Feb. 22
4. Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
5. Suns vs Mavericks Live Stream:NBA Game Pass
The Mavericks are -3 favorites on our NBA betting lines, as they look to rebound following a 132-109 loss to the Suns when they last met. However, since that time, the Mavericks have improved significantly with six consecutive wins. The Suns have won four of their last five, so they’re in good form as well. The current total is 243½, so an open high-scoring contest is expected.
The Suns and Mavericks meet at American Airlines Center on Thursday, Feb. 22, at 7:30 pm ET. You can watch the game on NBA TV.
Suns vs Mavericks Odds and Spreads
Suns vs Mavericks Betting Trends
- The Suns are 5-4 ATS as a road underdog.
- The Suns are 15-19 ATS in conference games.
- The over is 19-15 in the Suns’ conference games.
- The under is 7-2 when the Suns are the road underdogs.
- The Mavericks are 19-12 ATS as a betting favorite.
- The Mavericks are 19-13 ATS with equal rest.
- The over is 17-14 when the Mavericks are favored.
- The under is 18-13 following a Mavericks win.
Suns vs Mavericks Over/Under Pick: Over 243½
Our NBA picks include the over 243½, as we expect the defensives to be average at best.
The Mavericks’ defense isn’t great, but they score enough points to keep them competitive in the Southwest Division.
Scoring has come easily for the Mavericks recently, including scoring 146 points in a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
When they play as the favorite, the over cashes with good consistency, and the Suns are no strangers to putting up big totals.
If they start slowly, expect NBA second-half lines to have a big number for the final 24 minutes.
Suns vs Mavericks ATS Pick: Mavericks -3
Our BetUS sportsbook has a generous line of Mavericks -3, which is worth snapping up.
They have played excellently over the last few weeks, including wins over the Thunder, Knicks, and Nets.
That form stacks up nicely against a Suns team that has been firing but is too inconsistent.
The Mavericks look to chase down the Pelicans for the division lead, and beating the Suns comfortably would be an ideal way to kick off post-All-Star break proceedings.
Suns vs Mavericks Player Prop Pick: Luka Doncic Over 31½ Points (-130)
Doncic is a man on a mission. He averages 34.2 points per game, and we expect him to score plenty of points against the Suns.
He looked relaxed at the All-Star game, and he didn’t expend too much energy. He should be fit and ready to fire on Thursday.
Doncic is our choice for a player prop bet here since scoring over 31½ points isn’t tough for someone of his talent.
Suns vs Mavericks Prediction
Questions Of The Day
Will Luka Doncic or Kevin Durant score more points?
Doncic has a higher scoring average, so we’re happy to include him in our NBA picks against Kevin Durant.
Are the Mavs better at home than the Suns on the road?
The Mavericks have a 17-13 home record compared to the Suns’ 15-11 road record. We give the slight edge to the Mavericks at American Airlines Center.
