Dallas at Phoenix

Dallas plays outstanding team defense and is fourth in the NBA in points allowed. The Mavericks are also 24-9-1 ATS following a straight up loss. Phoenix is home but plays no defense, #25 in field goal shooting defense, last in points allowed (113.2 points per game), and at defending the three-pointer. The Suns are at the bottom of the Western Conference, 1.5 games below the Los Angeles Lakers, and own the second fewest wins in the league. They have lost three straight games as a favorite. Phoenix is also 12-28 ATS after a victory, plus 21-47 ATS following a spread cover. Play Dallas.