Mavericks-Suns Pointspread Pointers

The Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at US Airways Center.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

The Mavericks dominated in the first half and rolled past the Trail Blazers 96-76 on Wednesday. The Mavericks easily covered the 3.5-point spread, while the combined 172 points were UNDER the posted total of 180.

Dirk Nowitzki led the Mavericks with a game-high 37 points with 12 rebounds for a double-double.

The Suns lost 120-118 to the Warriors last time out, as 2.5-point road underdogs. The combined score made it OVER the posted total of 234.

Grant Hill had a double-double in the loss, tossing in 26 points and grabbing 15 rebounds.

Team records:
Dallas: 35-17 SU, 21-28-3 ATS
Phoenix: 36-16 SU, 23-27-2 ATS

Dallas most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing New Orleans are 7-3
After playing Portland are 8-2
After a win are 6-4

Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing LA Lakers are 7-3
After playing Golden State are 6-4
After a loss are 10-0

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games
Dallas is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games
Dallas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Phoenix
Phoenix is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Phoenix's last 12 games at home
Phoenix is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games

Next up:
Dallas at New Orleans, Wednesday, February 20
Phoenix home to LA Lakers, Wednesday, February 20

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