Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction and Preview - Nov. 12 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Phoenix Suns and the Dallas Mavericks will face each other in a Western Conference game on Wednesday at the American Airlines Center. Both teams enter the matchup following contrasting results in their previous outing.

The Mavericks suffered a narrow 116-114 loss at home to the Bucks, dropping to 3-8 on the season. Meanwhile, the Suns secured a dominant 121-98 win over the Pelicans at the Footprint Center, moving their record to 6-5.

Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks Odds, Preview, Betting Tips and Prediction

Moneyline: Suns -115, Mavericks -105

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Spread: Suns -1.5 (Even), Mavericks +1.5 (-125)

Total over/under (o/u): Suns o227.5 (-115), Mavericks u227.5 (-105)

Editor's note: Odds are subject to change closer to tip-off

Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks preview

After a poor start to their season with four losses in their first five games, the Phoenix Suns enter this match-up in good form. The team has won three games in a row and has suffered a single defeat all month.

However, they will be concerned about their road form as they travel to Texas. They’ve managed just one win in five away games so far and will be eager to improve that record against a struggling Dallas team.

The Suns must improve their offensive performance to achieve their fourth straight victory, as they currently rank 17th in offense, averaging 116.8 points per game.

On the other hand, the Dallas Mavericks have endured a rough start to their 2025–26 campaign, dropping three of their first five games. Their struggles have deepened in November, losing five of their last six and slipping to second from the bottom in the Western Conference.

While they have been defensively sound, allowing a low 113.4 points per game, the Mavericks have struggled offensively. They rank dead last in points scored, averaging a measly 107.2 points per game.

Furthermore, the Mavericks have struggled with multiple injuries. Kyrie Irving has yet to make his season debut due to an ACL injury, while Dante Exum remains sidelined with no clear return date. Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II are also listed as questionable for the matchup against the Suns.

Alternatively, the Phoenix Suns have an almost healthy roster with Jalen Green (hamstring) as the only player listed on the injury report.

Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks predicted starting five

Phoenix Suns predicted starting five

PG- Devin Booker, SG- Grayson Allen, SF- Dillon Brooks, PF- Royce O'Neale, C- Mark Williams

Dallas Mavericks predicted starting five

PG- Brandon Williams, SG- Klay Thompson, SF- Cooper Flagg, PF- P.J. Washington, C- Daniel Gafford

Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks betting tips

Cooper Flagg is projected to score over 16.5 points after his 26-point outing against the Bucks. He is averaging 15.0 points per game.

Devin Booker is expected to score over 27.5 points against the Mavericks. He is averaging 28.3 points per game.

P.J. Washington is projected to collect over 7.5 rebounds. He has averaged 8.27 rebounds per game.

Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks prediction

The matchup between the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks is expected to be a tight contest, with oddsmakers setting a narrow -1.5 spread in favor of the Suns. While the Mavs will aim to capitalize on their home-court advantage, their injury troubles could give the Suns the edge to secure their fourth straight win.

The Suns will likely win by five points or less.

Edited by Arian Kashyap