Mavericks vs. Suns Game Preview: Live NBA Prediction, Odds & Picks

🟢Last updated Apr 8, 2026 at 10:53 AM EST•Next update in: 6 minutes from now

Mavericks vs. Suns preview (Apr 8). Updated every 15 minutes with Kalshi odds (Suns -11.5), Devin Booker props & P.J. Washington's status (Out - Elbow).

Today's Data Snapshot

Today's Data Snapshot
Market Source:	Kalshi Live Odds
Primary Prediction:	Mavericks +11.5, Total O 230.5
Key Player Prop:	Devin Booker Over 1.5 3 Point FG Made
Injury Impact:	P.J. Washington (Out - Elbow)
Data Freshness:	8m ago (10:53 AM EST)

Dallas Mavericks

25-54

Apr 810:00 PM

KFAA

Phoenix Suns

43-36

Phoenix Suns

43-36

GAME PREDICTIONS

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

PREDICTED GAME OUTCOME

Suns win by

9.0 Pts

CHANCE TO WIN

20%

80%

Model Picks

Mavericks

Mavericks +11.5

Total

Total O 230.5

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

LATEST INJURY STATUS

Mavericks INJURIES

P.J. Washington

Out

The Mavericks listed Washington as Out for Tuesday's (Apr. 7) game against the Clippers.

Naji Marshall

Day To Day

Marshall did not return to Tuesday's (Apr. 7) game against the Clippers.

Daniel Gafford

Day To Day

Gafford did not play on Tuesday's (Apr. 7) game against the Clippers.

Brandon Williams

Day To Day

Williams did not play on Tuesday's (Apr. 7) game against the Clippers.

Dereck Lively II

Out For Season

The Mavericks announced on Sunday (Dec. 21) that Lively II has successfully underwent foot surgery.

Caleb Martin

Day To Day

Martin did not play on Tuesday's (Apr. 7) game against the Clippers.

Kyrie Irving

Out For Season

The Mavericks said on Wednesday (Feb. 18) that Irving is OUT for the season, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

Suns INJURIES

Haywood Highsmith

Day To Day

Highsmith did not play on Tuesday's (Apr. 7) game against Houston.

LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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DAL

PHX

Apr 08 ·10:00 PM

Devin Booker

3 Point FG Made

Yes 1.5

DAL

PHX

Apr 08 ·10:00 PM

Devin Booker

Points

Yes 24.5

DAL

PHX

Apr 08 ·10:00 PM

Jalen Green

Points

Yes 19.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the latest odds and spread for Dallas Mavericks vs. Phoenix Suns?

The Phoenix Suns are favored by 11.5 points on the spread (-11.5), while the Dallas Mavericks are underdogs +11.5 points. The moneyline is Dallas Mavericks +456 and Phoenix Suns -488. The total is set at 230.5 points.

Who is projected to win Dallas Mavericks vs. Phoenix Suns, and what are the win probabilities?

The model projects the Phoenix Suns to win by 9.0 points. Win probability is 80% for the Phoenix Suns and 20% for the Dallas Mavericks.

What is the injury report for the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns?

The latest injury report shows P.J. Washington (Out – elbow), Naji Marshall (Day To Day – undisclosed), Daniel Gafford (Day To Day – shoulder), Brandon Williams (Day To Day – illness), Dereck Lively II (Out For Season – foot), Caleb Martin (Day To Day – heel), Kyrie Irving (Out For Season – knee) for the Dallas Mavericks, while Haywood Highsmith (Day To Day – knee) are listed for the Phoenix Suns.

What are the best bets for Dallas Mavericks vs. Phoenix Suns (spread, moneyline, total)?

The SportsGrid model's top game pick is Mavericks +11.5. The projected margin supports this pick.

What are the top player prop picks for Dallas Mavericks vs. Phoenix Suns?

Top player props include Devin Booker Over 1.5 3 Point FG Made, Devin Booker Over 24.5 Points, Jalen Green Over 19.5 Points. These are highlighted as strong value plays by the SportsGrid model.