The Phoenix Suns (7-1) and the Dallas Mavericks (5-3) play in a Western Conference showdown on Friday night. The Suns roll into this game on a six-game win streak. On Wednesday, Phoenix edged out the Miami Heat 115-112. Meanwhile, the Mavs have won two of their last three games. On Nov. 6, Dallas dominated the Chicago Bulls en route to a 119-99 win. Bradley Beal (elbow) is probable for the Suns. The Mavs have ruled out Dante Exum (wrist), Dereck Lively II (shoulder) and PJ Washington (knee), while Maxi Kleber (hamstring) is doubtful. Rookie Ryan Dunn (ankle) is out for Phoenix.
Tip-off from American Airlines Center in Dallas is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Dallas is a 2.5-point favorite in the latest Suns vs. Mavericks odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 232.5. Dallas is a -138 favorite on the money line (risk $138 to win $100), while Phoenix is at +116. Before locking in any Suns vs. Mavericks picks, make sure to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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- Suns vs. Mavericks spread: Dallas -2.5
- Suns vs. Mavericks over/under: 232.5 points
- Suns vs. Mavericks money line: Dallas -138, Phoenix +116
- PHO: The Suns are 7-1 ATS this season
- DAL: The Mavericks are 5-3 ATS this season
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Why the Mavericks can cover
Guard Luka Doncic is one of the top playmakers in the NBA. Doncic plays at a calming pace and uses his court vision to get his teammates involved. The five-time All-Star ranks fifth in the NBA in points (28.6) and sixth in assists (8.1) with 8.1 rebounds. He scored 30-plus points in two of his last three games. On Nov. 4 against the Pacers, Doncic had 34 points, 15 assists and made four threes.
Guard Kyrie Irving is a crafty ball handler and shot-creator on the floor. Irving can get a bucket from all three levels with ease. The Duke product logs 23 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.6 assists per contest. He's scored at least 20 points in five of his last seven games. On Nov. 4 against the Pacers, Irving had 27 points, five boards and four assists. See who to back at SportsLine.
Why the Suns can cover
Forward Kevin Durant is an effortless scorer for the Suns. Durant's offensive arsenal is diverse and makes him a mismatch for any defender. The Texas product is seventh in the NBA in scoring (27.8) with 6.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. Durant has totaled 30-plus points in five of his last seven games. In Wednesday's win over the Heat, the 36-year-old had 32 points and eight boards.
Guard Devin Booker is another three-level scorer. Booker has great footwork and thrives in the mid-range area. The 28-year-old averages 24.4 points, four rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game. The four-time All-Star has also dished out at least six assists in four straight games. On Nov. 2 versus the Portland Trail Blazers, Booker had 28 points, nine rebounds and nine assists. See who to back at SportsLine.
How to make Suns vs. Mavericks picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Under the total, projecting 229 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time. You can head to SportsLine to see the model's picks.
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