The Mavericks will play the Suns on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:10 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As we wrap up the 2025-26 NBA regular season, the Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns will take to the court on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026. Recall that the NBA determines playoff seeds using each team's win-loss records. Now's the chance for either team to finalize their season standing and hopefully secure a playoff berth. The following are some useful handicapping stats compiled throughout the season. Be sure to review the best point spread, total, and moneyline betting odds below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Dallas Mavericks arrive at this game with a 85.67 power ranking. Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns, have a 91.33 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away Dallas Mavericks - The Dallas Mavericks sport a 10-27 away team record. That result ranks them 14th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Phoenix Suns - The Phoenix Suns hit the floor with a 24-15 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2025-26 season ranked 8th in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The Dallas Mavericks sit 19th (113.8) for average points scored per game. The Phoenix Suns stand 21st, averaging 112.9 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 119.4 points against the Dallas Mavericks per game this season. That result puts them 7th in the league for the 2025-26 season. The Phoenix Suns stand 20th in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 111.3 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The Dallas Mavericks wind down the season with a 4-11 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Phoenix Suns, have a 10-6 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Dallas Mavericks have a 25-53 overall record, while the Phoenix Suns have a 43-35 standing. Note that the NBA determines playoff seeds using team win-loss records, subject to tie breaking rules.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye basketball fans! The Dallas Mavericks be sailin' to face the Phoenix Suns... in a crucial battle on April 8th to secure their playoff fate. The Mavericks be standin' at 25-53 overall, while the Suns be holdin' strong at 43-35...
Dallas be strugglin' in the Western Southwest Division with a 4-11 record... Phoenix be faring better in the Western Pacific Division with a 10-6 record... Both teams be scorin' well, with the Mavericks averagin' 113.8 points per game... and the Suns close behind at 112.9 points per game...
Review each team's season standings below... review the best point spread, total, and moneyline bets for this matchup below from our sports betting partners... look at this game's prop bets for each team and individual players... It be a showdown ye won't want to miss!
Best Mavericks at Suns Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Phoenix Suns are -12.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Dallas Mavericks are +12.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 233.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 233.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Phoenix Suns are the -650 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Dallas Mavericks are the +475 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Mavericks
Suns
4/08/26 10:10pm EDT | +12.5 -115-12.5 -105 |
Underdog Dallas Mavericks - Dallas Mavericks bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +12.5 Dallas Mavericks underdog bet wins if they lose by 12 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 13 or more.
Favorite Phoenix Suns - Phoenix Suns bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -12.5 Phoenix Suns favorite bet wins if they win by 13 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 12 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Dallas Mavericks at Phoenix Suns Prop Bets
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Mavericks
Suns
Game to Overtime
4/08/26 10:10pm EDT | Yes +1650No -10000Bet |
Mavericks
Team Total Points
DAL at PHX 4/08/26 10:10pm EDT | 109.5 o -120109.5 u -105Bet |
Suns
Team Total Points
DAL at PHX 4/08/26 10:10pm EDT | 123.5 o -110123.5 u -118Bet |
Devin Booker
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DAL at PHX 4/08/26 10:10pm EDT | 36.5 u -11536.5 o -115Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| xp - Phoenix Suns | 45 | 37 | 0.549 | +19.0 | 25-16 | 20-21 | 10-7 | 29-23 | 112.6 | 111.1 | +1.5 | W1 | 5-5 |
| e - Dallas Mavericks | 26 | 56 | 0.317 | +38.0 | 16-25 | 10-30 | 4-12 | 14-37 | 114.1 | 119.6 | -5.5 | W1 | 3-7 |
Dallas Mavericks & Phoenix Suns Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
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Dallas Mavericks & Phoenix Suns Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns NBA Game
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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