Suns-Mavericks Preview

The fans at American Airlines Center will be treated to a game between the Phoenix Suns and the Dallas Mavericks when they take their seats on Thursday. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Suns lost 104-91 to the Hornets last time out, as 9-point road underdogs. The 195 points made it OVER the posted total of 194. Amare Stoudemire tossed in a game-high 26 points in a losing effort. Dirk Nowitzki dropped 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the Mavericks over the Clippers 100-98 on Tuesday night. Dallas failed to cover as 11.5-point home favorites as the teams played over the 195-point total listed by sportsbooks. Current streak: Phoenix has lost 3 straight games. Dallas has won 2 straight games. Team records: Phoenix: 11-8 SU, 8-11 ATS Dallas: 9-8 SU, 8-9 ATS Phoenix most recently: When playing on Thursday are 9-1 Before playing Utah are 6-4 After playing New Orleans are 8-2 After a loss are 5-5 Dallas most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Atlanta are 7-3 After playing LA Clippers are 5-5 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: Phoenix is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road Phoenix is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Dallas Phoenix is 3-4-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Dallas Phoenix is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas Dallas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix Dallas is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 7 games Next up: Phoenix home to Utah, Saturday, December 6 Dallas home to Atlanta, Saturday, December 6