The Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks clash for the second time in three nights when they hit the hardwood at Footprint Center on Friday night.
The Suns marched to a 105-98 win over Dallas on Wednesday, extending their current straight up win streak to 10 games. The defeat snapped the Mavericks’ two-game win streak and marked the team’s second outright loss in their past three road contests.
The Suns return to action on Friday night perched as 8-point home favourites, with the total pegged at 211.0.
Mavericks vs. Suns NBA Betting Odds
Friday night’s matchup marks the first and only time this season the Suns will face the same opponent in back-to-back games played on home court. The club hosted the same opponent in consecutive contests on two occasions last season, compiling a 1-1 straight up and against the spread record over the second half of those two-game series. For Dallas, Friday’s contest closes out the first of two back-to-backs on their current four-game road trip.
Like Phoenix, the Mavs produced mixed results in similar circumstances last season, going 1-1 on the back half. While Wednesday’s defeat marked their seventh straight outright loss to Phoenix, the Mavericks paid out at the sportsbooks, narrowly covering as 8.5-point underdogs, snapping a six-game slide in head-to-head action. With the total listed at 216.0 in that contest, the UNDER also paid out for the fifth time in six meetings between these teams.
Dallas Mavericks
With the team’s leading scoring Luka Doncic sidelined by injury, the Mavericks’ supporting cast stepped up in Wednesday’s hard fought clash. Dallas took a narrow 46-45 lead into halftime, and led by as much as six points in the fourth quarter before seeing the Suns close things out with a game-ending 24-12 run. Tim Hardaway Jr. led the Mavericks with 22 points, and Kristaps Porzingis contributed 21. The club also received solid contributions off the bench, with Trey Burke and Frank Ntilikina scoring a combined 23 points. With Doncic unlikely to return from injury in time for Friday’s contest, Dallas will likely need more big performances from role players, and must find a way to avoid another fourth-quarter letdown on the road.
Phoenix Suns
Now riding their longest straight up win streak since winning 10 in a row back in 2010, the Suns have work to do to get back into the good graces of sports bettors after failing to cover for a second straight game on Wednesday. That also marked the sixth time the club has failed to cover in their past eight while pegged as home chalk by eight or more points. The upside for the Suns is the overall team effort they received in Wednesday’s win. Devin Booker once again led the way, draining a game-high 24 points and adding nine rebounds. Booker was just one of six Suns players to record double-digit point totals. Deandre Ayton also racked his fifth double-double with 19 points and 13 rebounds, while Chris Paul added 14 helpers.
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 19 Nov 2:34pm | DAL | -7.5 -110 | O +211.5 -110 |
| Closing 19 Nov 3:19pm | DAL | -8.5 -110 | O +211.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Mavericks Team Leaders
| Points |
28.42 |
| Assists |
8.74 |
| Rebounds |
9.12 |
| FG% |
67.1 |
| Steals |
1.15 |
| Blocks |
0.98 |
| Points |
26.79 |
| Assists |
10.8 |
| Rebounds |
10.22 |
| FG% |
63.4 |
| Steals |
1.86 |
| Blocks |
1.09 |
| Points |
31.67 |
| Assists |
6.4 |
| Rebounds |
9.8 |
| FG% |
62.9 |
| Steals |
1.8 |
| Blocks |
0.83 |
| Points |
23.3 |
| Assists |
8.31 |
| Rebounds |
8.92 |
| FG% |
70 |
| Steals |
1.46 |
| Blocks |
1 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Suns Team Leaders
| Points |
28.42 |
| Assists |
8.74 |
| Rebounds |
9.12 |
| FG% |
67.1 |
| Steals |
1.15 |
| Blocks |
0.98 |
| Points |
26.79 |
| Assists |
10.8 |
| Rebounds |
10.22 |
| FG% |
63.4 |
| Steals |
1.86 |
| Blocks |
1.09 |
| Points |
31.67 |
| Assists |
6.4 |
| Rebounds |
9.8 |
| FG% |
62.9 |
| Steals |
1.8 |
| Blocks |
0.83 |
| Points |
23.3 |
| Assists |
8.31 |
| Rebounds |
8.92 |
| FG% |
70 |
| Steals |
1.46 |
| Blocks |
1 |
Injuries
Reggie Bullock (SG)
Maxi Kleber (PF)
Sterling Brown (SG)
Frank Ntilikina (PG)
Marquese Chriss (PF)
Maxi Kleber (PF)
Frank Ntilikina (PG)
Spencer Dinwiddie (PG)
Trey Burke (PG)
Sterling Brown (SG)
Jae Crowder (SF)
Jae Crowder (SF)
Torrey Craig (SF)
Landry Shamet (PG)
Deandre Ayton (C)
Jae Crowder (SF)
Cameron Payne (PG)
Deandre Ayton (C)
Jae Crowder (SF)
Deandre Ayton (C)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Reggie Bullock (SG) | Prob Thurs | Knee - 11 / 05 / 22 | 4-4 | 3-5 | + - |
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Bullock is nursing a left knee injury, but it is projected that he will take the court against the Suns in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Maxi Kleber (PF) | Ques Wed | Neck - 03 / 05 / 22 | 6-6 | 5-7 | + - |
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Kleber is dealing with a neck injury, and it is unknown if he will face the Suns in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Sterling Brown (SG) | Prob Sat | Illness - 10 / 04 / 22 | 11-8 | 8-11 | + - |
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Brown is ailing from a non-COVID illness, but it is projected that he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Jazz. |
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| Frank Ntilikina (PG) | Prob Mon | Illness - 09 / 04 / 22 | 12-8 | 9-11 | + - |
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Ntilikina is dealing with a non-COVID illness, but it is likely that he will play in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round versus the Jazz. |
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| Marquese Chriss (PF) | Prob Sun | Illness - 08 / 04 / 22 | 12-8 | 9-11 | + - |
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Chriss was held out of the previous game due to a non-COVID-19 illness, but it is likely that he will be available for Sunday's tilt versus the Spurs. |
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| Maxi Kleber (PF) | Prob Sat | Ankle - 02 / 04 / 22 | 13-9 | 11-11 | + - |
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Kleber is hindered with right ankle soreness, but it is projected that he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Jazz. |
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| Frank Ntilikina (PG) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 30 / 03 / 22 | 15-9 | 13-11 | + - |
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Ntilikina sat out the last game due to a sprained right ankle, but it is likely that he will suit up against the Wizards on Friday. |
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| Spencer Dinwiddie (PG) | Out Wed | Rest - 30 / 03 / 22 | 15-9 | 13-11 | + - |
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Dinwiddie will not face the Cavaliers on Wednesday, as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Trey Burke (PG) | Prob Wed | Illness - 29 / 03 / 22 | 16-9 | 13-12 | + - |
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Burke is in the league's health and safety protocol, but it is likely that he will return for Wednesday's game versus the Pistons. |
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| Sterling Brown (SG) | Prob Fri | Personal - 25 / 03 / 22 | 17-10 | 13-14 | + - |
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Brown missed the last game due to a personal issue, but it is likely that he will suit up against the Trail Blazers on Friday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Jae Crowder (SF) | Prob Thurs | Shoulder - 11 / 05 / 22 | 1-2 | 0-3 | + - |
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Crowder is battling a left shoulder injury, but it is expected that he will face the Mavericks in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Jae Crowder (SF) | day-to-day | Leg - 08 / 05 / 22 | 1-3 | 0-4 | + - |
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Crowder exited Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Mavericks due to a leg injury, and it is unknown if he will return. |
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| Torrey Craig (SF) | Prob Tues | Elbow - 06 / 05 / 22 | 2-3 | 1-4 | + - |
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Craig is nursing a right elbow contusion, but it is projected that he will play the Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Landry Shamet (PG) | Prob Sun | Foot - 15 / 04 / 22 | 7-6 | 6-7 | + - |
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Shamet is bothered by a left foot sprain, but it is likely that he will be available for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Pelicans. |
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| Deandre Ayton (C) | Out Sun | Rest - 10 / 04 / 22 | 8-6 | 6-8 | + - |
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Ayton will not be active for Sunday's clash versus the Kings as he will be handed a day of rest. |
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| Jae Crowder (SF) | Out Sun | Rest - 10 / 04 / 22 | 8-6 | 6-8 | + - |
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Crowder will not be available against the Kings on Sunday as he will have a day of rest. |
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| Cameron Payne (PG) | Prob Sun | Knee - 09 / 04 / 22 | 9-6 | 6-9 | + - |
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Payne is dealing with right knee soreness, and it is projected that he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the winner of the Play-In. |
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| Deandre Ayton (C) | Ques Fri | Ankle - 06 / 04 / 22 | 9-8 | 6-11 | + - |
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Ayton missed the previous outing with a sore right ankle, and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Jazz on Friday. |
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| Jae Crowder (SF) | Ques Fri | Ankle - 06 / 04 / 22 | 9-8 | 6-11 | + - |
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Crowder sat out the previous game with a sore right ankle, and it is uncertain if he will be available Friday against the Jazz. |
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| Deandre Ayton (C) | Out Sun | Rest - 02 / 04 / 22 | 9-9 | 7-11 | + - |
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Ayton will not dress for Sunday's matchup versus the Thunder as he will receive a day of rest. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 19 Nov 2:34pm DAL -7.5 -110 O +211.5 -110 Closing 19 Nov 3:19pm DAL -8.5 -110 O +211.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Mavericks Team Leaders
Points 28.42
Assists 8.74
Rebounds 9.12
FG% 67.1
Steals 1.15
Blocks 0.98
Points 26.79
Assists 10.8
Rebounds 10.22
FG% 63.4
Steals 1.86
Blocks 1.09
Points 31.67
Assists 6.4
Rebounds 9.8
FG% 62.9
Steals 1.8
Blocks 0.83
Points 23.3
Assists 8.31
Rebounds 8.92
FG% 70
Steals 1.46
Blocks 1
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Suns Team Leaders
Points 28.42
Assists 8.74
Rebounds 9.12
FG% 67.1
Steals 1.15
Blocks 0.98
Points 26.79
Assists 10.8
Rebounds 10.22
FG% 63.4
Steals 1.86
Blocks 1.09
Points 31.67
Assists 6.4
Rebounds 9.8
FG% 62.9
Steals 1.8
Blocks 0.83
Points 23.3
Assists 8.31
Rebounds 8.92
FG% 70
Steals 1.46
Blocks 1
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Injuries
Reggie Bullock (SG)
Prob Thurs Knee - 11 / 05 / 22Maxi Kleber (PF)
Ques Wed Neck - 03 / 05 / 22Sterling Brown (SG)
Prob Sat Illness - 10 / 04 / 22Frank Ntilikina (PG)
Prob Mon Illness - 09 / 04 / 22Marquese Chriss (PF)
Prob Sun Illness - 08 / 04 / 22Maxi Kleber (PF)
Prob Sat Ankle - 02 / 04 / 22Frank Ntilikina (PG)
Prob Fri Ankle - 30 / 03 / 22Spencer Dinwiddie (PG)
Out Wed Rest - 30 / 03 / 22Trey Burke (PG)
Prob Wed Illness - 29 / 03 / 22Sterling Brown (SG)
Prob Fri Personal - 25 / 03 / 22Jae Crowder (SF)
Prob Thurs Shoulder - 11 / 05 / 22Jae Crowder (SF)
day-to-day Leg - 08 / 05 / 22Torrey Craig (SF)
Prob Tues Elbow - 06 / 05 / 22Landry Shamet (PG)
Prob Sun Foot - 15 / 04 / 22Deandre Ayton (C)
Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22Jae Crowder (SF)
Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22Cameron Payne (PG)
Prob Sun Knee - 09 / 04 / 22Deandre Ayton (C)
Ques Fri Ankle - 06 / 04 / 22Jae Crowder (SF)
Ques Fri Ankle - 06 / 04 / 22Deandre Ayton (C)
Out Sun Rest - 02 / 04 / 22Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Reggie Bullock (SG) Prob Thurs Knee - 11 / 05 / 22 4-4 3-5 + - Bullock is nursing a left knee injury, but it is projected that he will take the court against the Suns in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Maxi Kleber (PF) Ques Wed Neck - 03 / 05 / 22 6-6 5-7 + - Kleber is dealing with a neck injury, and it is unknown if he will face the Suns in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Sterling Brown (SG) Prob Sat Illness - 10 / 04 / 22 11-8 8-11 + - Brown is ailing from a non-COVID illness, but it is projected that he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Jazz.
Frank Ntilikina (PG) Prob Mon Illness - 09 / 04 / 22 12-8 9-11 + - Ntilikina is dealing with a non-COVID illness, but it is likely that he will play in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round versus the Jazz.
Marquese Chriss (PF) Prob Sun Illness - 08 / 04 / 22 12-8 9-11 + - Chriss was held out of the previous game due to a non-COVID-19 illness, but it is likely that he will be available for Sunday's tilt versus the Spurs.
Maxi Kleber (PF) Prob Sat Ankle - 02 / 04 / 22 13-9 11-11 + - Kleber is hindered with right ankle soreness, but it is projected that he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Jazz.
Frank Ntilikina (PG) Prob Fri Ankle - 30 / 03 / 22 15-9 13-11 + - Ntilikina sat out the last game due to a sprained right ankle, but it is likely that he will suit up against the Wizards on Friday.
Spencer Dinwiddie (PG) Out Wed Rest - 30 / 03 / 22 15-9 13-11 + - Dinwiddie will not face the Cavaliers on Wednesday, as he will be given a day of rest.
Trey Burke (PG) Prob Wed Illness - 29 / 03 / 22 16-9 13-12 + - Burke is in the league's health and safety protocol, but it is likely that he will return for Wednesday's game versus the Pistons.
Sterling Brown (SG) Prob Fri Personal - 25 / 03 / 22 17-10 13-14 + - Brown missed the last game due to a personal issue, but it is likely that he will suit up against the Trail Blazers on Friday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Jae Crowder (SF) Prob Thurs Shoulder - 11 / 05 / 22 1-2 0-3 + - Crowder is battling a left shoulder injury, but it is expected that he will face the Mavericks in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Jae Crowder (SF) day-to-day Leg - 08 / 05 / 22 1-3 0-4 + - Crowder exited Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Mavericks due to a leg injury, and it is unknown if he will return.
Torrey Craig (SF) Prob Tues Elbow - 06 / 05 / 22 2-3 1-4 + - Craig is nursing a right elbow contusion, but it is projected that he will play the Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Landry Shamet (PG) Prob Sun Foot - 15 / 04 / 22 7-6 6-7 + - Shamet is bothered by a left foot sprain, but it is likely that he will be available for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Pelicans.
Deandre Ayton (C) Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22 8-6 6-8 + - Ayton will not be active for Sunday's clash versus the Kings as he will be handed a day of rest.
Jae Crowder (SF) Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22 8-6 6-8 + - Crowder will not be available against the Kings on Sunday as he will have a day of rest.
Cameron Payne (PG) Prob Sun Knee - 09 / 04 / 22 9-6 6-9 + - Payne is dealing with right knee soreness, and it is projected that he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the winner of the Play-In.
Deandre Ayton (C) Ques Fri Ankle - 06 / 04 / 22 9-8 6-11 + - Ayton missed the previous outing with a sore right ankle, and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Jazz on Friday.
Jae Crowder (SF) Ques Fri Ankle - 06 / 04 / 22 9-8 6-11 + - Crowder sat out the previous game with a sore right ankle, and it is uncertain if he will be available Friday against the Jazz.
Deandre Ayton (C) Out Sun Rest - 02 / 04 / 22 9-9 7-11 + - Ayton will not dress for Sunday's matchup versus the Thunder as he will receive a day of rest.