Phoenix Suns @ Dallas Mavericks - Prediction, Preview, and Odds

When: Thursday, January 20th, 2022 at 7:30pm E.T.

Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX.

How: NBA League Pass.

Spread: Suns -3.

Total: 216.5.

Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Suns Spotlight

The Phoenix Suns reeled off their fourth-straight victory, this time against the San Antonio Spurs, while covering the 4-point spread. Offensively on the road, the Suns rank 5th in points per game, 3rd in field goal percentage, and 6th in 3-point shooting. Defensively on the road, the Suns rank 6th in points allowed, 9th in field goal percentage, 12th in 3-point shooting, and 22nd in rebounding. 

Mavericks Spotlight

The Dallas Mavericks held off the Toronto Raptors last night, reeling off their fourth-straight victory. Offensively at home, the Mavericks rank 27th in points per game, 24th in field goal percentage, and 24th in 3-point shooting. Defensively at home, the Mavericks rank 2nd in points allowed, 18th in field goal percentage, 3rd in 3-point shooting, and 17th in rebounding. 

Final Say

The focus will be on the total for this meeting where the under has hit in five of their last seven meetings, while it is 15-7 in their last 22 meetings in Dallas. It has also hit in six straight for the Mavericks, while it has hit in seven straight at home for them. As for the Suns, the under is 4-2 in their last six games, while it is 8-1 in their last nine games on two days rest. Both teams are playing good basketball, and they aren’t going to take each other lightly, especially on national TV tonight, so expect both sides to play defense. In their last three meetings, they’ve combined to average 211 points per game. Roll with the total to stay under the 216 point threshold.

Pick: Under 216.5 Total Points