Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 04/03/2023, 13:15  by Joseph King | Modified on 04/03/2023 at 13:15 in NBA Predictions

A rematch of the thrilling 2022 NBA Western Conference semifinals sees the Dallas Mavericks hosting the new-look Phoenix Suns at the American Airlines Center for this Sunday afternoon tip-off. The Mavericks would historically come back from a 3-2 series deficit to deliver one of the biggest game seven beatdowns in NBA history. Since then, the Mavs have seemingly had the Suns number and have already managed to win in two of their three games this season including the last two straight. However, with the addition of Kevin Durant the Suns will now feel like they are the favorites to make it out of what appears to be a very open Western Conference. Phoenix is coming off a convincing 125-104 away win against the Chicago Bulls, their second straight win on this current four game road trip. They’re also a perfect 2-0 since acquiring Durant as the former MVP has fit in seamlessly with the rest of the Sun's squad. 

The Suns weren’t the only team to make an earth-shattering acquisition before the NBA trade deadline as the Dallas Mavericks were able to add Durant’s former Brooklyn teammate Kyrie Irving. Unlike the Suns however, the Mavs have gotten off to a shaky start to the Kyrie + Luka Doncic era. Dallas has only won two games while losing four games when both Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic take the court together. They should be encouraged though, as the Mavericks ran out 133-126 winners at home against the 76ers in their last outing in a tough win. Irving and Doncic became the only pair in Dallas history to score over 40 points as the Mavericks looked unstoppable at times. The Mavericks have some work to do as they sit sixth in the standings with a record of 33 wins and 31 defeats. The Suns, meanwhile, are in fourth-place with a record of 35 wins and 29 losses.