Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns prediction and betting Tips | Dec. 27, 2024

The Dallas Mavericks will face the Phoenix Suns two days after being featured in the NBA’s Christmas Day games at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. The Mavericks lost their Christmas showdown against the Minnesota Timberwolves, while the Phoenix Suns took down the Denver Nuggets.

The Mavericks are currently on a steady rise, boasting a 19-11 record. Against Western Conference teams, the Mavericks hold a 13-9 record, while they are winning on the road with a 9-6 win-loss card.

However, they will have to keep the ship afloat for the next month as their star Luka Doncic will reportedly miss at least one month.

Without Doncic, the Mavericks will have to lean on former NBA champion guard Kyrie Irving, who is averaging 24.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game. He will expect support from four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson, who is averaging 14.3 points and 3.4 rebounds this season.

On the other hand, the Suns sit at the eighth spot in the West with a 15-14 record. They have been winning games against Western Conference teams with a 13-7 record. At home, they are 10-6.

Phoenix will be led by Kevin Durant, a former teammate of Irving with the Brooklyn Nets and Klay Thompson with the Golden State Warriors. Durant is averaging 27.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.2 blocks per game.

The Suns will also miss their star Devin Booker, but will still have former NBA All-Star Bradley Beal, who is averaging 18.9 points per game.

Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns Game Details and Odds

The game will tip off at 9 PM EST. It will be broadcast via FuboTV, the NBA League Pass and Arizona's Family Sports locally.

Moneyline: Mavericks (+115) vs. Suns (-125)

Spread: Mavericks +2.5 (-109) vs Suns -1.5 (-115)

Total (O/U): Mavericks o225.5 (-110) vs Suns u226 (-109)

Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns Betting Tips

With injuries to Doncic and Booker, other stars are seen to get more shots up in the game. Expect Suns’ Bradley Beal to continue hitting more than 20 points like in the past three games.

The same can be said for Irving after scoring 39 points without Doncic on Christmas Day. Expect him to continue carrying more offensive load for the team as the Mavericks need him to take over games. The safe bet could be Irving scoring 25 or more points against the Suns.

For Durant, he is likely to score over 27 points this game as the Mavericks’ personnel could have hard time challenging his shots.

Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns Prediction

The Suns have more star power entering the game, given the injuries of both teams’ star players. The prediction is for Phoenix to take care of business at home.