Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 24/01/2024, 07:05  by Devesh Jaganath in NBA Predictions

The Phoenix Suns visit the American Airlines Center to face off against the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA on Wednesday evening. The hosts are 24-19 and eighth in the Western Conference, while the visitors are 25-18 and two spots above them in the Conference standings. 

The Phoenix Suns continue to showcase impressive form, securing victories in 11 of their last 14 games and currently riding a six-game win streak. In their latest triumph, they narrowly edged past the Bulls with a thrilling 115-113 home win on Monday. Kevin Durant led the charge, delivering a stellar performance with 43 points and eight assists on 16-of-32 shooting, while Bradley Beal added 18 points along with five assists. The Suns currently rank 13th in the league in scoring, averaging 116.1 points per game, while their upcoming opponents, the Mavericks, sit at 20th in points allowed per game with 117.4 in NBA play. Defensively, the Suns are allowing an average of 114.2 points per game, but this drops to 110.7 over the last three games. For the upcoming game, there are uncertainties regarding the availability of Damion Lee, Bol Bol, and Eric Gordon, who are flagged as doubtful participants. 

Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks find themselves in a challenging stretch, losing four of their last six games and looking to halt a two-game skid after a 119-110 loss to the Celtics on Monday. Luka Doncic showcased an impressive triple-double in that game, contributing 33 points, 18 rebounds, and 13 assists, while Kyrie Irving added 23 points. Dallas is currently the seventh-ranked scoring team in the NBA, averaging 118.3 points per game, while their upcoming opponents, the Phoenix Suns, sit at 15th in points allowed per game with 114.2. However, the Mavericks are grappling with defensive struggles, allowing 117.4 points per game this season and placing them 20th in the league. Notably, they concede 2.1 more points on the road than at home. Luka Doncic is labelled as questionable due to a back injury, and Kyrie Irving is also questionable with a thumb injury.