Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns 1/26/2023 Expert Picks, Tips and Game Preview
The Dallas Mavericks will square off against the Phoenix Suns at the Footprint Center on Thursday night, with tip-off set for 10:00 PM EST. The Mavericks, who currently hold a record of 25-24, are looking to bounce back after a tough loss in their last game. Dallas has been putting up solid numbers on the offensive end, shooting 47.2% from the field and averaging 112.9 points per game, good for 21st in the league. Additionally, the Mavericks have been efficient from the free-throw line, making 74.4% of their attempts, and from beyond the arc, hitting 36.1% of their three-point shots. However, they have struggled in other areas, such as passing and rebounding, averaging 38.6 rebounds per game and 28th in the league in team assists. They also tend to turn the ball over 12.3 times per game and commit 21.2 personal fouls.
In their last game, Luka Doncic led the charge for Dallas, scoring a team-high 41 points and pulling down 15 rebounds on 29 shots in 38 minutes of action. Dwight Powell and Spencer Dinwiddie also had strong performances, scoring 22 and 20 points respectively, while Josh Green provided a spark off the bench with 16 points in 32 minutes. With this strong offensive output, the Mavericks will look to continue their solid play against the Suns.
- Dallas is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 matches with the Suns.
- The Dallas Mavericks are 5-13 SU in their last 18 outings against Phoenix.
- The Mavericks are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games on the road.
Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns 1/26/2023 Expert Picks, Tips and Game Preview
The Phoenix Suns will take on the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. The Suns enter the matchup with a record of 25-24, looking to continue their winning ways after a solid victory in their last game. The Suns have been a solid all-around team, averaging 21.2 fouls per game, while shooting an impressive 79.5% from the free-throw line. They have also been strong in passing, averaging 27.0 assists per game, which ranks them 5th in the league. However, they have had some struggles in other areas, such as turnovers, committing 14.4 per game and they are 22nd in the league when it comes to shooting percentage at 46.3%.
In their last game, the Suns dominated the Hornets, securing a convincing win by a score of 128-97. Cameron Johnson led the way for Phoenix, scoring 24 points on 11 shots in just 18 minutes of play. Mikal Bridges and Chris Paul also had strong performances, scoring 18 and 14 points respectively, with Paul adding a team-high 11 assists. Additionally, Dario Saric provided a spark off the bench, scoring 19 points in 24 minutes of play. With this balanced offensive output, the Suns will look to continue their winning ways against the Mavericks.
- The total stayed UNDER in 5 of Phoenix’s last 7 matches with the Mavericks.
- The Phoenix Suns are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games at home.
- The Suns are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against Dallas.
Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns. The NBA pick for this match is the Dallas Mavericks. The Suns and Mavericks have had mediocre seasons up to this point, but Dallas is the better team at this point dominating the Suns in recent memory. Dallas will gallop over the Suns in this game as the Mavericks are healthier and have a deeper bench at the moment. Take Dallas to do enough on the road to end the Suns’ win streak predicted to win and cover 114-105.
NBA Starting Time: 10:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Footprint Center
Date: Thursday, January 26, 2023
TV: TNT
NBA Odds: Dallas Mavericks +1.5
NBA Totals: 222.5
