Suns vs. Mavericks Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - April 8

The Dallas Mavericks (25-54) play the Phoenix Suns (43-36) on April 8, 2026 at PHX Arena.

Wednesday's matchup between the Suns and the Mavericks features the Suns as substantial 11.5-point favorites. The over/under is 231.5 points for the game.

Suns vs. Mavericks Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
• Game time: 10 p.m. ET
• Location: Phoenix, Arizona
• Arena: PHX Arena
• Total: 231.5 points
• Spread: Suns -11.5
• Moneyline: Suns (-621), Mavericks (+460)

How to watch Suns vs. Mavericks

• TV Channel: KFAA, AZFamily, Suns+

Betting the Over/Under: Suns vs. Mavericks

• In 27 of 79 games this season, the Suns and their opponents have scored more than 231.5 points.
• The Mavericks and their opponents have combined to score more than 231.5 points in 37 of 79 games this season.
• These teams are scoring 226.5 points per game between them, 5.0 fewer than this matchup's over/under.
• These teams surrender a combined 230.8 points per game, 0.7 fewer points than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Suns vs. Mavericks

• Phoenix has covered 46 times in 79 games with a spread this season.
• The Suns have covered the spread four times this season (4-1 ATS) when playing as at least 11.5-point favorites.
• The Mavericks have covered 33 times in 79 chances against the spread this season.
• Dallas has an ATS record of 7-6 when playing as at least 11.5-point underdogs this season.
• The Suns are 24-16 overall, and 23-16-1 against the spread, at home.
• This season, as a 11.5-point favorite or greater at home, Phoenix is 3-1 ATS.
• This season on the road, the Mavericks are 15-24 against the spread and 10-29 overall.

Betting the Moneyline: Suns vs. Mavericks

• The Suns have won 29 of the 37 games they were favored on the moneyline this season (78.4%).
• This season, the Mavericks have won 15 out of the 57 games, or 26.3%, in which they've been the underdog.
• Phoenix has gone 4-1 when it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -621 or shorter (winning 80%).
• Dallas has a record of 1-8, a 11.1% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by +460 or more by sportsbooks this season.
• The Suns have an 86.1% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Suns vs. Mavericks

• Pick ATS: Suns (- 11.5)
• Pick OU: Over (231.5)
  
• Prediction: Suns 129 - Mavericks 111
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