NBA Prop Bets: Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks (April 8, 2026)
The Dallas Mavericks (25-54) face the Phoenix Suns (43-36) at Mortgage Matchup Center. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Wednesday's matchup. The Suns opened as 10.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 11.5, leaving the Suns at -600 and Mavericks at +440. The total points line is set at 231.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 122-110 Phoenix.
- The Suns (-112) have a 45-32-2 ATS record this season, while the Mavericks (-108) hold a record of 34-44-1.
- The Suns have a 36-42-1 O/U record this season (meaning 36 games have gone over the total points line, 42 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Mavericks have a 35-44-0 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Suns are averaging 112.8 points per game this season (26th in the league). Comparatively, the Mavericks are averaging 113.7 (24th).
- Defensively, the Suns are giving up 111.4 points per game this season (8th in the league), while the Mavericks are giving up an average of 119.4 points (23rd).
Game Style
What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams are playing this season?
Pace
- The Suns currently rank 24th for pace this season, recording 97.3 possessions per game. Alternatively, the Mavericks sit 4th on that scale with 101.8 possessions per contest.
Field Goal Split
- Looking at field goal splits, 45.4% of the Suns' field goal attempts come from three point range (5th in the league), leaving 54.6% from two. Meanwhile, the Mavericks' opponents are taking 39.0% of their attempts from three (16th) and 61.0% from two.
- Comparatively, Dallas takes only 35.2% of shots from three (27th), leaving 64.8% from two, while Phoenix's opponents are attempting a similarly low 41.0% from three (5th) and 59.0% from two.
Beyond the Arc
- In terms of made three-pointers, the Suns are shooting 36.2% from deep in 2025/26 (11th in the NBA), compared to the Mavericks who are making 34.1% of their attempts (29th).
- On the opposite end, Phoenix is holding opponents to 34.6% of their three-point attempts (2nd), while Dallas' opponents are hitting 35.0% of their shots (5th).
Ball Protection
- The Suns are committing 14.5 turnovers per game this season, ranking 17th in the league, while the Mavericks are forcing 13.4 turnovers (24th).
- Flipping that script, Phoenix is forcing 16.5 turnovers (3rd), while Dallas is committing 14.6 (18th).
Crashing the Boards
- Phoenix is pulling down 42.9 rebounds per game this season (20th in the league), including 12.9 offensive boards (4th). Conversely, Dallas' opponents are averaging 46.8 rebounds (29th), 11.9 of which have come on the offensive end (24th).
- Meanwhile, the Mavericks are averaging 44.7 rebounds (10th) and 10.4 offensive rebounds (22nd), while the Suns are allowing 43.9 and 11.9, ranking 16th and 25th.
Back-to-backs
- Notably, the Suns are playing the second leg of a back-to-back set.
- Phoenix holds a 6-9 W-L record on the second leg of a back-to-back this season, as well as a 6-9-0 ATS record and 8-7-0 O/U record.
- Additionally, Dallas has a 6-11 W-L record, 10-7-0 ATS record and 11-6-0 O/U record against teams playing the second leg of a back-to-back this season.
- Notably, the Mavericks are playing the second leg of a back-to-back set.
- Notably, the Suns and Mavericks are playing the second leg of a back-to-back set.
First Quarter Winner
Phoenix is -225 to win the first quarter, while Dallas is +185. Here are their first quarter records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 40-34-5 | 21-18-1 | 19-16-4 | 20-15-2 | 20-19-3 | 8-1-1 |
| Dallas | 26-51-2 | 14-25-1 | 12-26-1 | 11-12-0 | 15-39-2 | 3-7-0 |
First Half Winner
Phoenix is -340 to win the first half and Dallas is +270. Here are their first half records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 41-36-2 | 20-18-2 | 21-18-0 | 23-13-1 | 18-23-1 | 6-4-0 |
| Dallas | 27-51-1 | 14-25-1 | 13-26-0 | 11-12-0 | 16-39-1 | 4-6-0 |
HT/FT
Phoenix is -320 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, Dallas is +600.
- The Suns have completed the HT/FT double in 41.8% of games this season, while the Mavericks have completed the HT/FT double in 22.8% of games.
To Go To Overtime
Wednesday's matchup is +2200 to go to overtime.
- The Suns have played in two games that went to overtime this season, while the Mavericks have appeared in six.
Both Teams 110+
- Both teams have scored 110+ points in 30 of Phoenix's 79 games this season. Meanwhile, 44 of Dallas' 79 games have seen both squads reach that number.
Last Time They Met
Phoenix recorded a 120-111 victory over Dallas at Mortgage Matchup Center when these teams last met on February 10. Despite being on the losing side, Naji Marshall was influential on that day, scoring 31 points. The Suns have now won three straight against the Mavericks.
NBA Injury News – Dallas Mavericks @ Phoenix Suns (April 8, 2026)
Marshall did not return to Tuesday's (Apr. 7) game against the Clippers.
Washington did not play in Tuesday's (Apr. 7) game against the Clippers.
Gafford did not play on Tuesday's (Apr. 7) game against the Clippers.
Williams did not play on Tuesday's (Apr. 7) game against the Clippers.
Martin did not play on Tuesday's (Apr. 7) game against the Clippers.
The Mavericks said on Wednesday (Feb. 18) that Irving is OUT for the season, per ESPN's Shams Charania.
The Mavericks announced on Sunday (Dec. 21) that Lively II has successfully underwent foot surgery.
Highsmith did not play on Tuesday's (Apr. 7) game against Houston.
