Through 1 Quarter
The Phoenix Suns can’t call it a day yet, but they are winning as expected. a victory is still up for grabs for either squad after one quarter, but they are up 34-28 over the Dallas MavericksNobody has stood out from the pack for Phoenix offensively yet.
Who’s Playing
Dallas @ Phoenix
Current Records: Dallas 0-1; Phoenix 1-0
What to Know
The Phoenix Suns’ homestand continues as they prepare to take on the Dallas Mavericks at 10 p.m. ET May 4 at Footprint Center. Phoenix should still be feeling good after a win, while Dallas will be looking to get back in the win column.
The Suns are hoping for another victory. They beat the Mavericks 121-114 on Monday. Phoenix relied on the efforts of shooting guard Devin Booker, who had 23 points and eight assists in addition to nine rebounds, and center Deandre Ayton, who had 25 points along with eight boards.
Phoenix is the favorite in this one, with an expected 6.5-point margin of victory. They are currently three-for-three against the spread in their most recent games, a trend bettors might want to take into account.
Phoenix is now a perfect 1-0 while Dallas sits at a mirror-image 0-1. A pair of defensive stats to keep an eye on: The Suns have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 44.40%, which places them third in the league. As for the Mavericks, they come into the matchup boasting the second fewest points allowed per game in the league at 104.7.
How To Watch
When: Wednesday at 10 p.m. ETWhere: Footprint Center — Phoenix, ArizonaTV: TNTFollow: CBS Sports AppTicket Cost: $112.00
Odds
The Suns are a solid 6.5-point favorite against the Mavericks, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Suns as a 6-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Phoenix have won 18 out of their last 25 games against Dallas.
May 02, 2022 – Phoenix 121 vs. Dallas 114Jan 20, 2022 – Phoenix 109 vs. Dallas 101Nov 19, 2021 – Phoenix 112 vs. Dallas 104Nov 17, 2021 – Phoenix 105 vs. Dallas 98Feb 01, 2021 – Phoenix 109 vs. Dallas 108Jan 30, 2021 – Phoenix 111 vs. Dallas 105Dec 23, 2020 – Phoenix 106 vs. Dallas 102Aug 13, 2020 – Phoenix 128 vs. Dallas 102Aug 02, 2020 – Phoenix 117 vs. Dallas 115Jan 28, 2020 – Phoenix 133 vs. Dallas 104Nov 29, 2019 – Dallas 120 vs. Phoenix 113Apr 09, 2019 – Dallas 120 vs. Phoenix 109Jan 09, 2019 – Dallas 104 vs. Phoenix 94Dec 13, 2018 – Phoenix 99 vs. Dallas 89Oct 17, 2018 – Phoenix 121 vs. Dallas 100Apr 10, 2018 – Phoenix 124 vs. Dallas 97Jan 31, 2018 – Phoenix 102 vs. Dallas 88Dec 18, 2017 – Phoenix 97 vs. Dallas 91Apr 09, 2017 – Phoenix 124 vs. Dallas 111Mar 11, 2017 – Phoenix 100 vs. Dallas 98Jan 12, 2017 – Dallas 113 vs. Phoenix 108Jan 05, 2017 – Phoenix 102 vs. Dallas 95Jan 31, 2016 – Dallas 91 vs. Phoenix 78Dec 14, 2015 – Dallas 104 vs. Phoenix 94Oct 28, 2015 – Dallas 111 vs. Phoenix 95