Suns vs Mavericks Prediction and NBA Tips - 9 April 2026
Last updated: Apr 9, 2026, 2:09AM | Published: Apr 8, 2026, 4:05PM
The Phoenix Suns will face the Dallas Mavericks in NBA action at Mortgage Matchup Center on Thursday, starting at 12:00pm AEST.
With the likes of Devin Booker, Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks, the Suns are up against a Mavericks team that includes Cooper Flagg, Max Christie and Marvin Bagley.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Suns vs Mavericks game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Phoenix vs Dallas NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Suns an 82% chance of defeating the Mavericks at Mortgage Matchup Center.
Suns vs Mavericks: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Suns $1.15, Mavericks $5.75
- Line: Suns -12.5 ($1.91), Mavericks +12.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 233.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Suns at $1.15 and the Mavericks at $5.75.
The Suns are 12.5-point favourites against the Mavericks, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Mavericks (+12.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 233.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Mavericks (+12.5) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 233.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Suns vs Mavericks: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Dallas at $5.75 with Bet365
- Line: Mavericks +12.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 233.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Suns vs Mavericks betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and betting intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Suns have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Mavericks to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Suns vs Mavericks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Suns vs Mavericks at Mortgage Matchup Center on Thursday is the Suns winning 121-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Phoenix vs Dallas game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Suns vs Mavericks prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting predictions before the Phoenix vs Dallas game.
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Suns vs Mavericks: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Suns and Mavericks at Mortgage Matchup Center is scheduled to begin at 12:00pm AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks
- Date: Thursday 9 April 2026
- Time: 12:00pm AEST
- Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Phoenix vs Dallas predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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