The Dallas Mavericks (32-23) and the Phoenix Suns (33-22) collide in a Western Conference affair on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ET. For this game, SportsLine consensus lists the Mavericks as 1.5-point favorites, while the over/under is 245 points (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). 

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The model knows Phoenix forward Kevin Durant continues to excel as an elite bucket-getter. Durant uses his size to rise over defenders with a smooth jumper. The 14-time All-Star is fifth in the NBA in scoring (28.2) with 6.6 rebounds and 5.7 assists per contest. On Feb. 13 versus the Kings, Durant tallied 28 points and 11 rebounds.

The model also knows Dallas guard Luka Doncic is one of the best playmakers in the NBA. Doncic runs at a very calm pace and doesn't beat defenses with his athleticism. The 24-year-old gets a score from all three levels consistently. He leads the NBA in points (34.2) and third in assists (9.5). In his last game, Doncic had 27 points, nine boards, and eight assists.

The model has simulated Suns vs. Mavericks 10,000 times and the results are in. We can tell you that the model is leaning Under on the point total, and it also says one side of the spread hits almost 60% of the time!

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