The Phoenix Suns (7-1) have won six straight. Their only loss this season came against the Lakers. Recent wins include 118-116 against the 76ers and 115-112 over the Heat. Devin Booker stays hot at 24.4 PPG. Kevin Durant averages 27.8 PPG and is also doing well. Bradley Beal has shot below 45% in four of five games. At 10.5 PPG and 10.6 RPG, Jusuf Nurkic is good defensively.
The 5-3 Dallas Mavericks face a big test. They beat the Bulls but fell to the Suns 114-102 last month. Phoenix allows 111 points per game and defends well. These Suns have only covered the spread once in their previous five games.
A Phoenix Suns win is likely, given their form and defence. Bet for the Suns to win.