Phoenix Suns at Dallas Mavericks picks, predictions, odds: Who wins NBA game Wednesday?
The Phoenix Suns face the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at American Airlines Center in an NBA regular season game.
Which team will win the NBA game?
Check out these NBA picks and predictions for the Suns vs. Mavericks matchup, which can be seen at 6:30 p.m. MST on 3TV and ABC (stream with free trial from FUBO).
The Suns are favored to win Wednesday's NBA game, per odds from BetMGM Sportsbook.
The Suns (25-18) are a 2.5-point favorite over the Mavericks (24-19) in the game.
Phoenix is -145 on the moneyline, while Dallas is +120.
The over/under (point total) is set at 240.5 points.
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Sportsbook Wire: Mavericks 118, Suns 115
It writes: "The Suns score 116.1 points per game, just 1.3 fewer points than the 117.4 the Mavericks give up. When Phoenix scores more than 117.4 points, it is 8-9-1 against the spread and 14-4 overall. When it scores more than 114.2 points, Dallas is 20-5 against the spread and 22-3 overall. Phoenix is 15-14-2 against the spread and 22-9 overall when it allows fewer than 118.3 points."
Stat Salt: Take the Suns on the moneyline vs. Mavericks
Anthony Leute writes: "The Phoenix Suns are facing a Mavericks team that has struggles lately on defense with them allowing 122 points per game in their last three games. Dallas' offense has also been below their normal average as they are only averaging 115 points per game in their last three games. With how well the Suns have been playing lately I have to give them the advantage in this one despite Dallas playing at home and having the better record in their last ten meetings. I am siding with the Suns on the money line."
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Winners and Whiners: Bet the Mavericks to beat the Suns
It writes: "On Christmas, the Mavericks managed to beat the Suns on the road without Kyrie Irving. Sure, the Suns didn't have Bradley Beal or Jusuf Nurkic, but flipping the venue to Dallas helps the Mavs just as much. Expect Dallas to win again, assuming that Doncic and Irving are both active like they were on Monday. In the first matchup, Dallas was +4 in turnovers, which the season-long numbers suggest should happen again. The Suns are 26th in percentage of shots at the rim, so they won't test the Mavericks' shaky interior often. Roll with the home team to win straight up."
Clutch Points: Go with the Mavericks with the points vs. Suns
Garrett Kerman writes: "Wednesday night's clash is a heavyweight bout with championship implications. The Suns' star power is undeniable, but the Mavs have the home court advantage, a dynamic duo of their own, and a coaching edge that could prove decisive. Expect a close game, but ultimately, the Mavs' offensive firepower, fueled by the electric Dallas crowd, will outshine the Suns' star power. Mark your calendars, basketball fans, because Wednesday night in Dallas promises to be a game for the ages, and the Mavs are ready to show the league why they're a force to be reckoned with as they get back on track and halt the surging Phoenix Suns."
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ESPN: Mavericks have a 51.2% chance to beat Suns
The site gives the Suns a 48.8% chance to beat the Mavericks on Wednesday night in Dallas.
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