Phoenix Suns at Dallas Mavericks odds, picks and predictions

The Dallas Mavericks (5-3) welcome to Phoenix Suns (7-1) to the American Airlines Center on Friday. Tip-off is set for 7:30 PM ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze the BetMGM Sportsbook NBA odds around Suns vs. Mavericks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Suns lead 1-0

The Suns have won 6 games in a row since losing in the second game of the season to the Los Angeles Lakers. Phoenix is ​​coming off a 115-112 home win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday. While it has won consistently, it hasn’t covered consistently and is just 2-6 against the spread (ATS) and 0-3 ATS in its last 3. The Suns are averaging 114 points per game. game during the winning streak. Phoenix is ​​led by F Kevin Durant (27.8 points per game) and G Devin Booker (24.4 PPG).

The Mavericks throttled the Chicago Bulls 119-99 on Wednesday and closed as a 10-point home favorite. They have won 3 of their last 5, alternating wins and losses over the 5. Dallas is 4-4 ATS on the season and 3-3 ATS at home. It is averaging 113 PPG on the season but has averaged 123 points in its last 2 games. The Mavericks are led by MVP candidate G Luka Doncicwho is averaging 28.6 points, 8.1 rebounds and 8.1 assists per game.

Suns to Mavericks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting for a complete list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 12:21 PM ET.

• Moneyline (ML): Suns +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Mavericks -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
• Against the spread (ATS): Sun +3.5 (-115) | Mavericks -3.5 (-105)
• Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Suns on Mavericks key injuries

Sun

• G Bradley Beal (elbow) likely

Mavericks

• G Dante Exum (wrist) out
• F Maxi Glue (hoarding) questionable
• C Derek Lively II (shoulder) out
• F PJ Washington (knee) out

For the latest updates: Official NBA Injury Report.

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The Sun by Mavericks picks and predictions

Forecast

Suns 115, Mavericks 112

Moneyline

SAT SUNS (+135).

Phoenix has won 6 straight games and beat the Mavericks by 12 at home earlier this season. It matches up well with Doncic and company because of the length of Durant and F Royce O’Neale. The Suns have beaten quality teams over the last few weeks like the Heat and Lakers. They are also 2-1 away from home.

The Mavericks could go 5-3, but they have been inconsistent in their last few games. Dallas is 1-3 straight up after a win. While it is 4-2 at home, it has lost to the Houston Rockets and Indiana Pacers at home in the last 10 days. The Mavericks are also more ineffective with 2 of their top 3 scoring weapons shooting 45% or worse from the field.

With these trends in mind, back SUN (+135).

Against the spread

PASS.

Avoid this game. The Suns are acceptable as a road underdog, but the value is far better for them to win outright. Likewise, the Mavericks have come up short on too many wins to take here.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 230.5 (-110).

The Mavericks have lost 3 of their 4 games and have allowed 99 or fewer points in 2 of their last 3, so they have a capable defense. Dallas is 11th in the league in pace, but is third in defensive rating, so despite a faster-than-usual pace, it has thrived defensively.

Phoenix does not play at too fast a pace, and is 16th in the league. It has allowed 112 or fewer points in 4 of its last 6 games and 105 or fewer points in 3 of its last 6. The Suns have scored under 115 points in 4 of their last 6 games. Given these trends, back UNDER 230.5 (-110).

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