NBA 2025-2026: Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks: Winner probability, Total Points & Spread

Phoenix Suns

Home Team
72.8%
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Dallas Mavericks

Away Team
27.2%
2025-2026 Season

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AI-powered statistical projections for tonight's starters. Click a player to view their full probability distributions.

HOME Phoenix Suns
PTS 9.9 REB 4.7 AST 3.2 3PM 1.9
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PTS 27.7 REB 4.1 AST 6.2 3PM 2.5
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PTS 20.9 REB 4.4 AST 3.9 3PM 2.6
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PTS 19.4 REB 3.9 AST 2.0 3PM 2.5
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PTS 13.0 REB 8.2 AST 1.5 3PM 0.1
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AWAY Dallas Mavericks
PTS 12.8 REB 3.2 AST 2.3 3PM 2.2
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PTS 25.1 REB 6.5 AST 4.5 3PM 1.4
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PTS 15.8 REB 4.4 AST 3.4 3PM 0.8
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PTS 14.6 REB 6.1 AST 1.7 3PM 1.7
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PTS 11.1 REB 7.2 AST 1.3 3PM 0.0
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Starting Five Matchup

PG
Jordan Goodwin
OR
115.8
DR
112.1
PTS
8.7
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Max Christie
OR
112.3
DR
119.1
PTS
12.1
SG
Devin Booker
OR
119.3
DR
117.3
PTS
25.9
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Cooper Flagg
OR
108.4
DR
115.1
PTS
21.2
SF
Jalen Green
OR
101.5
DR
114.5
PTS
18.3
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Naji Marshall
OR
114.1
DR
117.0
PTS
15.2
PF
Dillon Brooks
OR
108.2
DR
116.8
PTS
20.2
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P.J. Washington
OR
103.7
DR
114.3
PTS
14.2
C
Mark Williams
OR
132.3
DR
110.4
PTS
11.7
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Daniel Gafford
OR
121.8
DR
112.8
PTS
9.5
OR = Offensive Rating · DR = Defensive Rating (lower is better) · PTS = Avg Points Per Game

Key Prediction Insights

The model favors the Phoenix Suns to win (72.8% probability). Expected starting five — Phoenix Suns: Jordan Goodwin, Devin Booker, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Mark Williams. Dallas Mavericks: Max Christie, Cooper Flagg, Naji Marshall, P.J. Washington, Daniel Gafford.

Total Points and Spread Analysis

The game’s expected total is 236.29 points, suggesting a fairly high-scoring affair and a decent offensive pace from both teams. The projected spread is 7.28 (Home − Away), meaning the Suns are favored by about 7.3 points and are expected to hold a clear edge.

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Expected Total Points in Game 236.3 Most likely outcome: 236 points
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Probability of each total points outcome

Probability distribution bar chart for total combined points in the Phoenix Suns versus Dallas Mavericks NBA game. The X-axis shows possible total points values, and the Y-axis shows the predicted probability percentage for each outcome.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

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Cumulative distribution function (CDF) chart for total points in Phoenix Suns versus Dallas Mavericks. The curve rises from 0% to 100%, showing the cumulative probability that the game total will be at or below each points threshold.

📈 Spread Predictions

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Expected Spread (Phoenix Suns - Dallas Mavericks) 7.3 Most likely outcome: 7 points
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Probability of each spread outcome

Probability distribution bar chart for the point spread (home minus away) in the Phoenix Suns versus Dallas Mavericks NBA game. Positive values indicate a home team lead, negative values an away team lead.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

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Cumulative distribution function (CDF) chart for the point spread in Phoenix Suns versus Dallas Mavericks. The curve rises from 0% to 100%, showing the cumulative probability for each spread threshold.

ELO Rating Trends

ELO rating progression chart for Phoenix Suns (orange) and Dallas Mavericks (blue) over their most recent games. The Y-axis shows each team's ELO rating and the X-axis shows game dates. Higher values indicate stronger performance.

Both teams’ ratings are drifting downward over the last five games, with Phoenix falling more steeply (-21.7) than Dallas (-6.8).

Phoenix Suns

1506.3 -21.7 over 5 games
Date Opponent ELO Change
2026-04-07 Houston Rockets 1506.3 -9.5
2026-04-05 Chicago Bulls 1515.8 +6.5
2026-04-02 Charlotte Hornets 1509.3 -8.6
2026-03-31 Orlando Magic 1517.9 -10.1
2026-03-30 Memphis Grizzlies 1528.0

Dallas Mavericks

1355.0 -6.8 over 5 games
Date Opponent ELO Change
2026-04-07 Los Angeles Clippers 1355.0 -4.7
2026-04-05 Los Angeles Lakers 1359.7 +14.6
2026-04-03 Orlando Magic 1345.1 -6.6
2026-03-31 Milwaukee Bucks 1351.7 -10.1
2026-03-30 Minnesota Timberwolves 1361.8

NBA ELO Power Rankings

Curious how these teams stack up league-wide? Check the full ELO standings, progression charts, and conference breakdowns.

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Recent Form — Last 5 Games

Phoenix Suns

2-3 in last 5
L W L L W
Opponent PF PA Diff
Houston Rockets 105 119 -14
Chicago Bulls 120 110 +10
Charlotte Hornets 107 127 -20
Orlando Magic 111 115 -4
Memphis Grizzlies 131 105 +26

Dallas Mavericks

1-4 in last 5
L W L L L
Opponent PF PA Diff
Los Angeles Clippers 103 116 -13
Los Angeles Lakers 134 128 +6
Orlando Magic 127 138 -11
Milwaukee Bucks 99 123 -24
Minnesota Timberwolves 94 124 -30

Game Analysis

Phoenix is 1-2 in its last three: a 105-119 loss to Houston, a 120-110 win over Chicago, and a 107-127 defeat at Charlotte — results that show scoring upside but also bouts of defensive breakdowns. Dallas is also 1-2, with a 103-116 loss to the Clippers, a 134-128 win over the Lakers, and a 127-138 loss to Orlando, indicating they can score in bunches but have allowed big totals recently. Looking at the expected starters, Phoenix’s five average an offensive rating of 115.42, a defensive rating of 114.22, and combine for 84.8 points (about 17.0 per starter). Dallas’s projected starters average an offensive rating of 112.06, a defensive rating of 115.66, and combine for 72.2 points (about 14.4 per starter). Those numbers give Phoenix the edge on both ends on paper — more scoring punch from their starters and a slightly better defensive profile.

Final Prediction

Phoenix’s higher offensive profile and greater scoring from its projected starters are the main reasons to back them. Key factor to watch: whether the Suns can tighten up defensively to prevent another game where they surrender 116+ points, because Dallas has shown it can erupt offensively.

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