Arena and City where Suns vs. Mavericks will be playing
The stage is set for an NBA game between the Suns and Mavericks on January 26th, 2023, in Phoenix, AZ at Footprint Center, and be sure to check out the picks and predictions to win with your bets.
Introduction to the Suns vs. Mavericks betting tip and prediction
This Western Conference clash will be played on January 26th, 2023, at 21:00. The Suns enters as -2 point favorites in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Mavericks won, 109-101. The over/under for the upcoming game is 220.5 points.
We all know how important the 3-point shot is to the game of basketball in the 2022-2023 season, so let us take a look at home these teams fare from long distances. The Suns are making 38.8 percent of their 3-pointers this season. The Mavericks are converting on 36.1 percent of their 3-pointers. Suns are attempting 37 percent of its shots from behind the 3-point line. Mavericks are taking 49 percent of their field goal attempts from a 3-point distance.
Phoenix Suns
How are the Suns playing this season?
The Suns comes into this game with a 25-24 record, and they are currently 6th in the Western Conference standings. The Suns are 5-5 in their last 10 games.
Did the Suns win their most recent game?
Yes, Suns defeated the Hornets, 128-97. Cameron Johnson scored 24 points in the victory.
Best scorer for the Suns
The leading scorer for the Suns this season is Devin Booker, who is averaging 27.1 points per game.
Other Team Leaders for the Suns
Coming into the January 26th, 2023 contest, Deandre Ayton leads the Suns with 9.9 rebounds per game Chris Paul has a team-high 8.6 assists per game. He scored 39.25 DraftKings points and 36.5 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Suns is Chris Paul (1.5 steals per game). He has 39.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 36.5 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Bismack Biyombo is leading the way for the Suns with 1.4 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 31.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 34.8 FanDuel fantasy points per game.
Suns Team Analysis
The Suns’ point differential this season is 1.3 points per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA. They are averaging 113 points per game while allowing 111.7 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Suns are making 13 shots per game, which ranks 8th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Suns are making 16.9 per game, which ranks 26th in the NBA.
Projected Suns Starting Lineup and Injuries
The Suns plan on having these starting five for the game: Deandre Ayton, Torrey Craig, Cameron Johnson, Mikal Bridges and Chris Paul. In their last meeting against the Mavericks, the Suns’ starting lineup consisted of JaVale McGee, Jae Crowder, Mikal Bridges, Devin Booker and Chris Paul. For the upcoming matchup, the Suns has the following injuries: Deandre Ayton is probable (illness), Devin Booker is out (groin) Jae Crowder is out (personal), Cameron Payne is out (foot) and Landry Shamet is out (foot).
Dallas Mavericks
How are the Mavericks playing this season?
The Mavericks head this game with a 25-24 record, and they are currently 7th in the Western Conference standings. The Mavericks are 3-7 in their last 10 games.
Did the Mavericks win their most recent game?
No, Mavericks came up short against the Wizards, 127-126. Kyle Kuzma scored 30 points in the loss.
Best scorer for the Mavericks
The leading scorer for the Mavericks this season is Luka Doncic, who is averaging 33.8 points per game. Luka Doncic also leads the team in minutes played per game with 37.53. In the last game, scored 70.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 68 FanDuel fantasy points.
Other Team Leaders for the Mavericks
Luka Doncic is leading the way with 9.1 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 70.75 points in DraftKings and 68 in FanDuel. Luka Doncic is dishing out a team-high 8.6 assists per game. He has 70.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 68 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Mavericks’ leader is Luka Doncic with 1.5 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 70.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 68 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks’ leader for the Mavericks is Christian Wood, who is sending back 1.3 shots per game
Mavericks Team Analysis
The Mavericks’ point differential this season is 0.4 points per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA. They are averaging 112.9 points per game while allowing 112.5 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Mavericks are making 14.7 shots per game, which ranks 3rd in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Mavericks are making 19.6 per game, which ranks 9th in the NBA.
Projected Mavericks’ Starting Lineup and Injuries
The Mavericks are starting these five players for the game: Dwight Powell, Dorian Finney-Smith, Tim Hardaway Jr., Spencer Dinwiddie and Luka Doncic. In their last meeting against the Suns, the Mavericks’ starting five were Kristaps Porzingis, Maxi Kleber, Dorian Finney-Smith, Jalen Brunson and Luka Doncic. For the upcoming matchup, Mavericks has the following injuries: Maxi Kleber is out (hamstring) and Christian Wood is out (thigh).
Bet suggestions for this game
Spread betting suggestion
According to Vegas, it is a toss-up for the Suns and Mavericks game. Although it is a pick’em, the suggestion is to bet at the Suns.
Money Line betting suggestion
Suns are a -2 money line favorite for the game against the Mavericks, and the suggestion is to pick the Suns.
Over/Under betting suggestion
The over/under for the Suns and Mavericks is 220.5 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.
Will there be Overtime?
The Suns and Mavericks have combined for an impressive 9 overtime games this season, and therefore, there is value in betting if there will be overtime for this contest.
Suns vs Mavericks betting tip: FAQs
The game will be played on January 26th, 2023.
The contest will take place at Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ.
The Suns have a 25-24 record thus far this season, they are the 6th seed in the Western Conference standings. Meanwhile, the Mavericks are 25-24, they own the 7th spot in the Western Conference.
The last time that the Suns and Mavericks played, the Mavericks won, 109-101.
This Suns and Mavericks game is a pick’em. In the previous meeting, the Suns were a 0 point favorite. They lost the game against Mavericks, 109-101.
The over/under is 220.5 points for the January 26th, 2023 game.
The matchup on January 26th, 2023, is the third game between the Suns and Mavericks this season. The next contest between these two teams will be on March 05, 2023 at the American Airlines Center.