Wednesday, October 28, 2015

US Airways Center

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The Dallas Mavericks travel to US Airways Center to play the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, October 28, 2015. The opening line for this game has Dallas as 1 point favorites and the over/under has been set at 210.

Dirk Nowitzki comes into this contest after averaging 17.3 points per game last season. He pulled down 5.9 rebounds per game and dished out 1.9 assists per game for the year. His field goal percentage was 46%. Deron Williams averaged 13 points per game last season. He also averaged 6.6 assists per contest and 3.5 rebounds per game last season. His field goal percentage was 39% for the year.

Tyson Chandler averaged 10.3 points per game last year. He grabbed 11.5 rebounds per game and had 1.1 assists per contest for the year. His field goal percentage was 67%. Eric Bledsoe averaged 17 points per game last season. He also averaged 5.2 rebounds per contest and 11.5 assists per game. His field goal percentage was 45% for the season.

Dallas averaged 105.5 points per contest last season which ranked them 3rd in the NBA. Their average scoring margin was 2.5 which was 9th in the league and their shooting percentage was 46% as a team which had them ranked 4th. Behind the arc they shot 35% which was good for 13th in the league. They averaged 50.1 rebounds per game and 22.4 assists per game which ranked them 23rd and 8th respectively. In the turnover department they ranked 4th with 13 per game. The Mavericks allowed 103 points per game to their opponents which ranked them 25th in the league. They also allowed a 45% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the arc ranking them 18th and 27th in those defensive categories. Opponents averaged 54.4 rebounds a game which ranked 28th and they gave up 22.4 assists per contest which put them in 17th place in the league. They forced 16.2 turnovers per game which ranked them 3rd in the league.

Phoenix averaged 102.4 points per game last year which ranked them 8th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin was -0.9 which was 19th in the league and their shooting percentage was 45% as a team which had them sitting in the 14th spot in the league. Behind the arc they shot 34% which was good for 21st in the NBA. They averaged 51.1 rebounds per game and 20.2 assists per game which ranked them 20th and 27th respectively. In the turnover department the Suns ranked 25th with 15.1 per game. The Suns allowed 103.3 points per game to their opponents which ranked them 26th in the league. They also allowed a 45% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the arc ranking them 19th and 18th in those defensive categories. Opponents averaged 53.8 rebounds a game which ranked 25th and they gave up 21.1 assists per contest which put them in 10th place in the league. The Suns forced 15.6 turnovers per game which ranked them 7th in the NBA.

Dallas Mavericks Betting Trends

The Dallas Mavericks are 0-0-0 against the spread

The Dallas Mavericks are 0-0-0 against the over/under

Phoenix Suns Betting Trends

The Phoenix Suns are 0-0-0 against the spread

The Phoenix Suns are 0-0-0 against the over/under

Dallas Mavericks Injuries

10/26/15 PG Deron Williams Calf probable Wednesday vs. Phoenix
10/26/15 C JaVale McGee Leg out indefinitely
10/26/15 G Wesley Matthews Achilles is upgraded to probable Wednesday vs. Phoenix
10/25/15 F Chandler Parsons Knee is downgraded to doubtful Wednesday vs. Phoenix

Phoenix Suns Injuries

No key injuries to report

Josh's Pick: Take Dallas

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