Nov 8, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts in front of Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) during the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

The Dallas Mavericks (5-3) welcome the Phoenix Suns (7-1) to American Airlines Center Friday. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Suns vs. Mavericks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Phoenix Suns on Friday night, 114-113, in a marquee Western Conference matchup. The Mavs lost after coming back from a double-digit deficit, but the main storyline surrounding the game was not the final score.

Dallas held the lead with two minutes to go, but couldn't come away with a win against one of the top teams in the West