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The Dallas Mavericks start a new chapter Wednesday, hosting the Phoenix Suns after parting ways with general manager Nico Harrison. Dallas has dropped five of six and continues to struggle from long range, hitting only 29.5 percent from deep. Rookie Cooper Flagg has become a bright spot, scoring 26 points against Milwaukee, but the Mavericks need stability on both ends.
Phoenix enters hot after Grayson Allen’s 42-point explosion and a franchise-record 10 made threes in a blowout win over New Orleans. Devin Booker remains sixth in the league in scoring at 28.4 points per game. For more on upcoming matchups, visit our NBA previews
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Line Movement and Odds
The Mavericks opened around -1.5 with a total of 227.5. As of Tuesday night, the line sits near Dallas -1 / total 228.5, signaling a bit of action toward the Over. Public bettors are backing Phoenix after Allen’s outburst, while sharp money leans slightly to Dallas. Monitor updates on the NBA scores and odds page
Matchup Breakdown
Dallas outlook: Without Anthony Davis, the Mavericks have lacked rim protection and late-game presence. Flagg’s efficiency continues to rise, but turnovers remain a problem. Jason Kidd’s rotation leans on P.J. Washington, who leads the team with 15.5 points per game.
Phoenix outlook: The Suns’ offensive identity has shifted to ball movement and perimeter volume. Booker drives most sets, and Allen’s perimeter spacing has been lethal. Jalen Green’s hamstring injury limits lineup depth, but Phoenix’s shooting gives them a nightly chance to outscore anyone.
Both teams sit near .500 ATS. Dallas has gone under the total in four of its past six games, while Phoenix overs have cashed in five of seven. For more betting breakdowns, check the expert NBA betting guide
Injuries and Conditions
Mavericks
- Anthony Davis (calf): questionable
- Cooper Flagg (thumb): available
- Dereck Lively II (knee): questionable
Suns
- Jalen Green (hamstring): out
- Remaining roster healthy
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Best Bets and Prediction
If Davis remains out, expect Phoenix to attack the rim and space the floor. Dallas’ shooting variance makes them tough to back right now. The lean is Suns +1.5 and Under 228.
Projected score: Suns 111, Mavericks 108.
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