The Dallas Mavericks (25-54) and Phoenix Suns (43-36) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 10:00 p.m. ET from the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The game will be broadcast live on KFAA.
The Suns are 10.5-point favorites over the Mavericks on the spread (Suns -10.5), with the over/under set at 231.5 total points. Phoenix is a -590 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Dallas is +430 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Mavericks vs. Suns predictions and NBA picks for Wednesday, April 8.
Mavericks vs Suns Prediction, Pick
- Mavericks vs Suns pick: Suns -10.5 (-114)
My Suns vs. Mavericks best bet is on Phoenix to cover the spread. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Mavericks vs Suns Odds
| Mavericks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+10.5 -106 | 231.5 -105o / -115u | +430 |
| Suns Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-10.5 -114 | 231.5 -105o / -115u | -590 |
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The Suns are in a position where they are essentially locked into that seventh seed in the West and they have consistently taken care of business against inferior opponents all year.
On the other side, the Mavericks are actively trying to lose right now.
We saw them sit a significant portion of their rotation again yesterday, and while this line likely assumes the Mavericks might bring back P.J. Washington, Daniel Gafford, or Brandon Williams today — but I don't believe they will.
The Suns have absolutely smoked bad teams all season, posting a 22-4 record against bottom-10 teams according to Cleaning the Glass, while maintaining the third-best spread differential in the league.
Most teams will have a winning record against the bottom-10, but that spread differential is what really pops; it shows that they aren't just winning, they are beating these teams by more than the market expects.
Mavericks vs Suns Predictions, Betting Analysis
To be honest, I thought this line would open even higher — and it would surprise me if this number doesn't climb before tipoff.
Even if you are just looking to get on the right side of the closing line value for an early cash-out, I think the market will move toward Phoenix as the injury reports are finalized.
The Suns have proven they handle business against struggling squads. I'll lay the points with Phoenix tonight.
Pick: Suns -10.5 (-114)
