The Dallas Mavericks open their 2022-2023 NBA season on the road against the Phoenix Suns Wednesday. Tip-off from Footprint Center is 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Mavericks vs. Suns nickname odds, and our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The season opens for the Suns where their playoff run ended last season: at home against the Mavericks. Dallas eliminated Phoenix from the playoffs in the Western Conference Semifinals with a 123-90 Game 7 win. Dallas was eliminated in the Western Conference Finals.
The Mavericks lost G'Jalen Brunson in the offseason but are still led by G Luka Doncic. They return G'Spencer Dinwiddie'and added C Christian Wood from the Houston Rockets and former Suns C JaVale McGee in the offseason.
The Suns return mostly the same team as last season. F'Jae Crowder is still on the roster but is not with the team as they try to work out a trade; F Cam Johnson is expected to be a starter in his absence. C Deandre Ayton returns after the Suns matched an offer sheet by the Indianapolis Pacers.