Mavericks odds: Luka Doncic to battle with Devin Booker, Suns

Dallas Mavericks Luka Doncic Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)
Dallas Mavericks Luka Doncic Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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The Dallas Mavericks return home to face the Phoenix Suns on Jan. 28. Here is a look at the odds and how Luka Doncic versus Devin Booker won’t disappoint.

The Dallas Mavericks are fresh off a road victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Luka Doncic had 29 points in the win.

The Mavs are back at in on Tuesday as they host the Phoenix Suns. The Suns have lost three of their last four games. The Mavericks will be looking to protect homecourt on Tuesday evening.

Here is a look at what fans need to know before watching the Dallas Mavericks take on the Phoenix Suns.

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Start Time

Tuesday showdown gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET or 7:30 local time in Dallas.

How to watch

Local viewers should tune in to Fox Sports Southwest-Dallas. Fans living in Phoenix can catch the game on Fox Sports Arizona.

Watch online

Fans can stream it on Hulu Live or Fox Sports Go in each local market. Everyone else can catch it on NBA League Pass.

Odds

Injury update

The Mavericks are playing the second of a back-to-back, so fans should check on all their statuses just before tipoff.

The Suns will be without three players according to the NBA’s official injury report. Aron Baynes (hip), Cameron Johnson (quad), and Frank Kaminsky (knee) are listed as out. Ricky Rubio is questionable with an ankle injury as well.

Storyline to follow: Luka vs. Booker

Jan. 28 will be the second meeting between the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns this season. In the first, Luka Doncic had 42 points, nine rebounds, and 11 assists as he led the Mavs to victory.

The 20-year-old star is not slowing down. He has scored 25-plus points in six straight games. Luka continues to be the engine for the Mavericks. Expect another incredible stat line on Tuesday.

The Suns will counter with Devin Booker who has topped 30 points in four of their last five games. Since Dec. 27, he is averaging 31.9 points per game on 52.3 percent shooting from the field. The Mavs will have their hands full trying to slow him down.

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