Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks 3/5/23 – Well, this should be an exciting matchup. Former Net stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving meet for the first time since they made their way out of Brooklyn as the Dallas Mavericks take on Phoenix Suns on Sunday afternoon. Dallas comes into this matchup with a record of 33-31 while Phoenix stands at 35-29. Dallas has taken two out of three from Phoenix this season – their most recent victory being 99-95 at Phoenix on January 26. The Dallas Mavericks will be winning this game according to the best NBA betting sites.
Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks
Date & Time: Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET
Location: American Airlines Center
Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Odds
Suns
Moneyline: -111
Spread: +1 (-122)
Total: 231 over (-110)
Mavericks
Moneyline: -111
Spread: -1 (-111)
Total: 231 under (-110)
Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks Analysis
Kevin Durant has only played two games with the Suns since being acquired before the trade deadline, both victories. On March 1, they beat Charlotte Hornets 106-91 before going on to crush Chicago Bulls 125-104 on Friday afternoon. Durant had 20 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists in that win against Chicago; however Devin Booker shined with 35 points including 6 threes plus 5 boards and 6 assists for a stellar team performance. Josh Okogie produced an unexpected 25 points with 5 threes for the Suns. Chris Paul added a double double of 11 points and 10 assists, plus 6 rebounds. With everyone healthy and ready to make a deep playoff run, they are now 35-29 in fourth place in the Western Conference – 10 games behind first place Denver but only three behind third-place Kings.
Since Kyrie Irving was traded before the all star break, the Dallas Mavericks have experienced some difficulty, particularly with Luka Doncic and Irving playing together. But sometimes these things take time; on Thursday night against Philadelphia 76ers in a 133-126 victory, it appeared they may have finally found some equilibrium as both players had impressive games. Doncic finished the game with 42 points, 7 threes and 12 assists; Irving followed with 40 points from 6 threes along with 6 assists and 3 steals for an unprecedented double-double for Dallas Mavericks: it was their first time ever having two players score more than 40 points in one game. This feat has only been accomplished a handful of times throughout NBA history.
Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks Against the Spread
Phoenix are 14-5 SU in their last 19 games. Phoenix are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games against Dallas. Phoenix are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against Dallas. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix’s last 5 games on the road. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas.
Dallas are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas’ last 8 games.
Dallas are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Dallas’ last 8 games against Phoenix. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas’ last 5 games at home. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas’ last 6 games when playing at home against Phoenix.
Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks Free Pick
When former teammates Irving and Durant take the court in a nationally televised game on Sunday afternoon, you know it will be all business on the court. Both players left Brooklyn wanting to prove they can win without each other; their historic performances the other night gave them motivation to build off that success with home crowd support. The Phoenix Suns are in the middle of an extended road trip that began Friday night in Chicago; rested Dallas should take advantage of that by winning at home according to the latest basketball betting lines.
Free Pick: Dallas Mavericks -1 (-111)
