The No. 1-seed Phoenix Suns open their 2nd-round Western Conference playoff series Monday at home against the No. 4-seed Dallas Mavericks. Tip-off from Footprint Center is set for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we look at the Mavericks vs. Suns Game 1 odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
The Mavericks eliminated the Utah Jazz in the first round of the playoffs in 6 games. G Luka Doncic missed the first 3 games of that series but averaged 29.0 points in games 4-6. G Jalen Brunson averaged 27.8 points per game in the series.
The Suns also came out of the first round of the playoffs in six games, eliminating the New Orleans Pelicans. They overcame a hamstring injury to G Devin Booker, who missed three games before returning to play in the series clincher. G Chris Paul shot a perfect 14-of-14 from the field and 4-for-4 from the free-throw line for 33 points in the final game.
Mavericks at Suns odds and lines
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- Money line: Mavericks +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Suns -240 (bet $240 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Mavericks +5.5 (-107) | Suns -5.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 214.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)
Mavericks at Suns key injuries
Mavericks
- G Tim Hardaway Jr. (foot) out
Suns
- None
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Mavericks at Suns picks and predictions
Prediction
Suns 110, Mavericks 103
Money line
PASS on the money line.
The Suns are healthy and had the league’s best home record during the regular season. They did lose 1 game at home in the first round against the Pelicans, but the Pelicans were able to battle with size and rebounding.
The Suns have won their last 9 matchups against the Mavericks.
The Mavericks were only 23-18 on the road this season.
I like the Suns (-240) to win but the odds aren’t suitable for a single wager. PASS.
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Against the spread
The Mavericks are 51-36-1 ATS including the playoffs and are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games.
The Suns are 48-40 ATS and 21-23 ATS at home. They are 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games.
Each team went 2-2 ATS against each other this season, but Dallas covered the spread in the 2 games in Phoenix.
The Suns are 7-3 ATS against the Mavericks in their last 10 matchups.
Take SUNS -5.5 (-115).
Over/Under
Two of the games between the Mavericks and Suns this season had totals of more than 214 points, but the Under hit in 3 of the 4 meetings.
Only 1 of the Mavericks’ 6 games in the last series had a total higher than 214 points.
Four of the Suns’ 6 games in the first round had more than 214 points.
I LEAN UNDER 214.5 (-107).
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