Portland Trail Blazers at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Portland Trail Blazers at Phoenix Suns odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Portland Trail Blazers (6-2) face the Phoenix Suns (6-2) for the 2nd-straight night on the road Saturday. Tip-off is 10 p.m. ET at Footprint Center in Phoenix (NBA TV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Trail Blazers vs. Suns odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Blazers beat the Suns Friday night on a last-second shot by F Jerami Grant. He had 30 points in the win, and the Blazers not only are the only team to beat the Suns this season, they have done so twice.

The Suns got 25 points from G Devin Booker, but it wasn’t enough against the Blazers Friday. The 108-106 loss ended a 5-game winning streak. They are 0-2 against Portland but 6-0 against the rest of the league.

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Trail Blazers at Suns odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:40 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Trail Blazers +410 (bet $100 to win $410) | Suns -600 (bet $600 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Trail Blazers +10.5 (-110) | Suns -10.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Trail Blazers at Suns key injuries

Trail Blazers

  • Damian Lillard (calf) out
  • Gary Payton II (reconditioning) out
  • Anfernee Simons (foot) questionable

Suns

  • Deandre Ayton (ankle) probable
  • F Torrey Craig (heel) probable
  • Jae Crowder (not with team) out
  • Cam Johnson (knee) questionable
  • Cameron Payne (foot) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Trail Blazers at Suns picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 118, Trail Blazers 110

Moneyline

The Suns were outplayed most of the game Friday night but rallied back from a 15-point deficit to tie the game, only to have Grant hit the game-winning shot.

That loss is the only one the Suns have suffered at home.

With Lillard still out, expect the Suns to bounce back, but betting the Suns doesn’t make sense with the price. PASS.

Against the spread

The Blazers have been the only team to beat the Suns and have done so twice. They are 7-1 ATS and have covered the spread in 3 straight games.

The Suns had covered the spread in 5 straight before their loss on Friday and their average margin of victory in those games was 16.6 points.

However, after seeing Portland play the Suns very evenly in 2 games this season, laying 10.5 points doesn’t seem wise.

BET TRAIL BLAZERS +10.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The 2 games the Blazers and Suns have played have had totals of 214 in regulation and 224 in overtime.

The Blazers’ previous 4 games all had at least 217 points, and the Suns’ previous 5 games had as well.

BET OVER 216.5 (-115).

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Portland Trail Blazers at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Portland Trail Blazers at Phoenix Suns odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Portland Trail Blazers (5-2) open a 6-game road trip Friday with the first of 2 games against the Phoenix Suns (6-1). Tip-off from Footprint Center is at 10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Trail Blazers vs. Suns odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Blazers are coming off a 111-106 home loss to the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday, covering the 5.5-point spread. They are 2-0 on the road but have lost 2 of their last 3 games.

The Suns’ only loss this season was a 113-110 overtime defeat at the Blazers Oct. 21. They have won 5 games in a row, all by at least 9 points.

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Trail Blazers at Suns odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:30 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Trail Blazers +410 (bet $100 to win $410) | Suns -600 (bet $600 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Trail Blazers +10.5 (-101) | Suns -10.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 219.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Trail Blazers at Suns key injuries

Trail Blazers

  • Damian Lillard (calf) out
  • Gary Payton II (reconditioning) out
  • Anfernee Simons (foot) questionable
  • Trendon Watford (hip) doubtful

Suns

  • Deandre Ayton (ankle) probable
  • F Torrey Craig (heel) probable
  • Jae Crowder (not with team) out
  • Cameron Payne (foot) questionable
  • Ish Wainwright (personal reasons) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Trail Blazers at Suns picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 122, Blazers 110

Moneyline

The Blazers had Lillard, who scored 41 in the 2-point overtime win, in their win over Phoenix earlier in the season. He’s out Friday.

Phoenix has rattled off 5 straight wins since that loss, and only their 9-point win over the Minnesota Timberwolves was by fewer than 13 points.

The Suns (-600) are playing great right now and should beat a shorthanded Blazers squad at home. However, the price isn’t worth having any action on the moneyline. PASS.

Against the spread

The Suns have covered the spread in all 5 games in their current win streak. Their average margin of victory in their last 5 games is 16.6 points.

The Blazers are 6-1 ATS this season.

However, with no Lillard and with the Suns basically at full strength, they should pull away as they have in their last few games.

BET SUNS -10.5 (-120).

Over/Under

Each of the Suns’ last 4 games has had more than 221 total points and they’ve averaged 124.5 points per game in that stretch.

Four games this season for Portland have had more than 221 points.

If the Suns keep up their offensive pace and hit 120, even in somewhat of a blowout, they can still hit the Over.

Bet OVER 219.5 (-108).

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Houston Rockets at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Houston Rockets at Phoenix Suns odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Houston Rockets (1-5) visit the Footprint Center to take on the Phoenix Suns (4-1) Sunday. Tip is set for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockets vs. Suns odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Rockets are coming into this game following a 125-111 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. Houston, after beating the Jazz on Oct. 24, has lost its last 2 games.

It is led by 2nd-year G Jalen Green, who is averaging 20.7 points per game.  Fellow backcourt mate G Kevin Porter Jr. is averaging 20.5 per game.

The Suns will be without their star C Deandre Ayton, which means more will be put on G Devin Booker, who already  is averaging a team-high 29.2 points and shooting 51.5% from the field.

Phoenix has won 3 straight games and is in the 3rd game of a 6-game homestand. It has won the first 2 games: 134-105 over the Golden State Warriors and 124-111 over the New Orleans Pelicans.

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Rockets at Suns odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:01 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rockets +570 (bet $100 to win $570) | Suns -850 (bet $850 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Rockets +12.5 (-105) | Suns -12.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Rockets at Suns key injuries

Rockets

  • G Eric Gordon (groin) out
  • F Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) questionable

Suns

  • C Deandre Ayton (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Rockets at Suns picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 118, Rockets 111

Moneyline

PASS.

Betting a -850 makes no sense, but the Rockets are without key pieces and shouldn’t stand much of a chance to win outright.

Against the spread

LEAN ROCKETS +12.5 (-105).

The loss of Ayton will give more minutes to C Jock Landale and C Bismack Biyombo. Both are competent, but neither provides the skill set that Ayton does. That should hurt the Suns on both sides of the court.

The Rockets struggle offensively with efficiency and defensively with size and inexperience.

However, they have lost by 12-plus points just twice this season and were able to stay within single digits against the Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies, 2 teams that have an 9-4 record combined.

With the Suns down a key offensive piece, the Rockets should be able to keep things within 13.

Over/Under

BET OVER 227.5 (-115).

The Rockets rank 26th in turnover rate and 5th in pace.

They’re going to want to move the ball and do so quickly. They also rank 4th in rebounding rate, and without Ayton, the Suns should lack key size in the paint. Houston struggles defensively as well.

Given how the Rockets should want this game played, expect them to push the pace. Houston is 3-3 O/U this season and was 45-36-1 O/U a season ago.

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New Orleans Pelicans at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s New Orleans at Phoenix Suns odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New Orleans Pelicans (3-1) play the first of 3 consecutive games on the road against the Phoenix Suns (3-1) Friday night. Tip-off is 10 p.m. ET at Footprint Center in Phoenix (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Suns odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Pelicans have started the season well, winning 3 of 4 games. They are coming off a 113-111 home win over the Dallas Mavericks. They were 7.5-point underdogs. Three players — G C.J. McCollum, F Brandon Ingram and F Zion Williamson — are all averaging more than 20 points per game.

The Suns are off to a 3-1 start to the season. They blew out the Golden State Warriors at home 134-109 Tuesday night. G Devin Booker is averaging 32.5 points per game so far this season, shooting 53% from the field and 48% from 3-point range.

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Pelicans at Suns odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:10 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Pelicans +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Suns -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans +7.5 (-117) | Suns -7.5 (-103)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Pelicans at Suns key injuries

Pelicans

  • Brandon Ingram (concussion) out
  • Herbert Jones (knee) questionable
  • C.J. McCollum (hand) questionable
  • Zion Williamson (back, hip) questionable

Suns

  • Jae Crowder (not with team) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Pelicans at Suns picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 121, Pelicans 111

Moneyline

After an overtime loss to the Trail Blazers, the Suns have dismantled their last 2 opponents — the Clippers and Warriors, both considered top teams in the league.

Booker is playing the best ball of his career, and G Chris Paul appears to have shaken off his early season rust.

The Suns are 3rd in points allowed and 3rd in defensive rating. The Pelicans are No. 3 in scoring and No. 2 in offensive rating. The problem is that the Suns are also No. 7 in offensive rating. They do both well.

The Suns should win, but PASS on the moneyline. The spread is a better play.

Against the spread

The Suns are 2-2 ATS but have won their last 2 games by 17 and 19 points.

The Pelicans are 3-1 ATS, and their only loss was by only 1 point.

But with one of their stars out, and both McCollum and Williamson questionable, a healthy Suns squad should pull away from the Pelicans late.

BET SUNS -7.5 (-103).

Over/Under

The Suns’ only game to have a total of 225 or more was their last one against the Warriors.

The Pelicans’ lowest total this season has been 224 points. They have scored no fewer than 113 points in a game this season.

BET OVER 223.5 (-112).

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Golden State Warriors at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Golden State Warriors at Phoenix Suns odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Golden State Warriors (2-1) are on the road Tuesday night to take on the Phoenix Suns (2-1). Tip-off is 10 p.m. ET at Footprint Center in Phoenix (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Warriors vs. Suns odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Warriors, after a season-opening 123-109 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, lost 128-123 to the Denver Nuggets and beat the Sacramento Kings 130-125. They were 5.5-point favorites against the Nuggets and 10-point favorites against the Kings.

The Suns picked up a 112-95 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, covering the 1.5-points spread. They lost in overtime to the Portland Trail Blazers as 5-point favorites and sneaked a 2-point win in their season opener over the Dallas Mavericks as 4-point favorites.

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Warriors at Suns odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:48 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Warriors +102 (bet $100 to win $102) | Suns -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Warriors +1.5 (-100) | Suns -1.5 (-112)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Warriors at Suns key injuries

Warriors

  • Donte DiVincenzo (hamstring) out
  • Andre Iguodala (hip) out

Suns

  • Jae Crowder (not with team) out
  • Ish Wainwright (back) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Warriors at Suns picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 113, Warriors 109

Moneyline

The Suns and Warriors split both their games last season. Phoenix was only favored once.

Warriors G Stephen Curry is off to a great start, averaging 33.3 points per game and F Andrew Wiggins has averaged 22.3 thus far.

Suns G Devin Booker has averaged 32.0 points per game and the Suns have won 2 games without almost anything from G Chris Paul, who is averaging 7.7 points on 32.1% shooting. If he gives the Suns anything in this game, I like the Suns to win, but with only a 1.5-point spread, the better value is to look for them to cover. PASS on the money line

Against the spread

Both teams are 1-2 ATS this season.

Last season, all 4 meetings were decided by at least 4 points.

Phoenix is allowing only 104.3 points per game so far, the 5th-fewest in the league.

Take the SUNS -1.5 (-112).

Over/Under

None of the games between the 2 teams had more than 223 total points.

The Suns have had all 3 of their games go Under the projected total and have not yet had a game with a total of more than 225.

All 3 games of the Warriors have hit the Over.

If this game is a Suns win, it will likely mean it is lower scoring. They can win a high-scoring game, but they are best when defending well.

Take UNDER 225.5 (-110).

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Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Clippers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Clippers (2-0) welcome the Phoenix Suns (1-1) to Crypto.com Arena Sunday. Tip is set for 10 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Suns vs. Clippers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Clippers didn’t have F Kawhi Leonard last night against the Kings after he played in the season opener. With an injury management note, Leonard should be available against Phoenix.

LA beat the Lakers 103-97 to start the season, and then it beat the Kings 111-109 on Saturday evening behind 40 points from F Paul George, who also had 6 rebounds and 6 assists in the battle.

The Suns opened their season off with a 107-105 win over the Mavericks, a revenge match after being eliminated in the conference semifinals by Dallas. Phoenix then lost in overtime to Portland 113-111.

The Suns struggled to guard G Damian Lillard, who scored 41 points. Phoenix is led by G Devin Booker, who has 61 points through 2 games to go along with 6 assists per game.

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Suns at Clippers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:35 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Suns -112 (bet $112 to win $100) | Clippers -108 (bet $108 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Suns +1.5 (-103) | Clippers -1.5 (-117)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 219.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Suns at Clippers key injuries

Suns

  • F Cameron Johnson (hip) questionable

Clippers

  • PG John Wall (load management) probable
  • SF Kawhi Leonard (load management) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Suns at Clippers picks and predictions

Prediction

Clippers 110, Suns 107

Moneyline

BET CLIPPERS (-108).

With Leonard back in the lineup, the Clippers will have their 2-headed monster in action. Despite Leonard’s minutes restrictions, he still scored 14 points in 21 minutes in his return to action.

The Clippers have a deep 10-man rotation, so the lack of energy on the 2nd night of a back-to-back isn’t concerning. Los Angeles has the No. 3 defensive rating as well the 10th-best net rating.

For the Suns, the absence of F Jae Crowder and the injury to Johnson are enough to assume their defense could take a hit. The Clippers’ strength is length forwards that can make difficult shots.

After being the only team in the top 5 on offensive and defensive rating last season, the Suns sit outside the top 10 in each through 2 games. They have struggled, and I expect those to continue Sunday.

Against the spread

PASS.

Given how close the odds are, I’ll take the similar moneyline odds.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 219.5 (-115).

The Suns sit 29th in pace through 2 games, and the Clippers on the 2nd game of a back-to-back don’t seem to be a team eager to run, sitting 14th in the category.

Both teams also rank outside of the top 10 in offensive rebounding rate and true shooting percentage, so efficiency and extra opportunities may be difficult to come by.

Considering that, I’d back the UNDER 219.5 (-115) here.

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Phoenix Suns at Portland Trail Blazers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Phoenix Suns at Portland Trail Blazers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Phoenix Suns (1-0) play their first road game of the season against the Portland Trail Blazers (1-0) Friday at 10 p.m. ET in Moda Center. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Suns vs. Trail Blazers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Suns won their season opener 107-105 over the Dallas Mavericks, coming back from a 22-point, second-half deficit. They did not cover the 4-point spread as favorites. G Devin Booker had 28 points and 9 assists in the win.

The Blazers opened the season with a 115-108 road win over the Sacramento Kings as 3-point underdogs. Three players scored at least 20 points, led by F Jerami Grant’s 23 and 8 rebounds.

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Suns at Trail Blazers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:07 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Suns -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Trail Blazers +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Suns -5.5 (-105) | Trail Blazers +5.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Suns at Trail Blazers key injuries

Suns

  • Jae Crowder (not with team) out
  • Landry Shamet (hip) out

Trail Blazers

  • Gary Payton Jr. (reconditioning) out
  • C Olivier Sarr (wrist) out
  • Trendon Watford (hip) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Suns at Trail Blazers picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 118, Trail Blazers 110

Moneyline

PASS.

The Suns won 3 of the 4 matchups against the Blazers last season, going 1-1 in Portland. They have won 6 of the last 7 meetings and 8 of the last 10 between the two teams.

The Suns were the league’s No. 1 road team last year, going 34-13, including the postseason. The Blazers were 17-24 at home last season.

The Suns will win, but I can’t justify suggesting a line of Suns (-210). I could see including it in a parlay, however.

Against the spread

The Suns failed to cover the spread in their season opener but rallied back from being down 22 points in the second half. Their defensive intensity turned up in the second half with C Deandre Ayton on the floor more, holding the Mavericks to only 43 second-half points.

The Suns were 27-20 ATS on the road last season, including the playoffs. The Blazers were 17-24 ATS at home.

TAKE SUNS -5.5 (-105).

Over/Under

Neither team’s opener reached 225 total points. The Suns’ season opener had 212 points and went Under the projected total. The Blazers’ opener had 223 points but went Under the 230-point projected total.

Their last 2 meetings did not reach 220 points but their first meeting in Portland last October had 239 total points.

TAKE OVER 223.5 (-112).

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Dallas Mavericks at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Dallas Mavericks at Phoenix Suns odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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.

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Mavericks at Suns odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Mavericks +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Suns -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Mavericks +4.5 (-108) | Suns -4.5 (-112)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Mavericks at Suns key injuries

Mavericks

  • Davis Bertans (knee) out
  • Maxi Kleber (illness) questionable
  • Frank Ntilikina (ankle) out

Suns

  • Jae Crowder (not with team) out
  • Landry Shamet (hip) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Mavericks at Suns picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 109, Mavericks 103

Moneyline

The Suns swept the season series 3-0 last year and had won 9 straight games against the Mavericks before their playoffs series. Phoenix took a 2-0 and a 3-2 lead before Dallas won Games 6 and 7 to win the series.

Doncic averaged 32.6 ppg in that series. In 12 career regular-season games against the Suns, he has averaged 25.8 ppg.

The Suns went 32-9 at home in the regular season last year. The Mavs went 23-18 on the road.

It is the first game of the season and the Suns will want to avenge the playoff loss.

Take the SUNS (-190).

Against the spread

Phoenix was 24-24 ATS last season at home, including postseason play. Dallas was 28-23 ATS last season on the road.

While the Mavs won 4 of the last 5 games of the playoff series, the Suns had won 11 straight prior, and 8 of those 11 games were won by at least 5 points.

Take the SUNS -4.5 (-112).

Over/Under

Including the postseason, the Mavericks had the lowest Over percentage in the league last season at 39.8%. The Suns were 48-47 O/U (50.5%).

The final 5 games of their playoff series against each other all had fewer than 216 points.

None of their 3 regular-season matchups had 217 or more points.

The highest regular-season total between the two teams in the last two seasons has been 217.

Take UNDER 216.5 (-110).

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Dallas Mavericks at Phoenix Suns Game 7 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Dallas Mavericks at Phoenix Suns Game 7 lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 1 seed Phoenix Suns (3-3) host the No. 4 seed Dallas Mavericks (3-3) Sunday for Game 7 of their Western Conference playoff series at the Footprint Center with tip-off scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we look at the Mavericks vs. Suns odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Dallas tied this series by crushing Phoenix 113-86 in Game 6 at home Thursday. The Mavs outperformed the Suns in three of the “four factors” and outscored Phoenix in all 4 quarters.

Mavericks All-Star Luka Doncic had game-highs in points (33) and assists (8) and added 11 rebounds. Phoenix’s ball security has become an issue in this series and the Suns had an 18-to-22 assist-to-turnover ratio in Game 6.

These teams have split the “four factors” for this series and the home team has won and covered each game and the total is 2-4 Over/Under (O/U).

Mavericks at Suns odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:36 a.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Mavericks +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Suns -290 (bet $290 to win $100)
  • Against the spread: Mavericks +6.5 (-110) | Suns -6.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 204.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Mavericks at Suns key injuries

Mavericks

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Suns

  •  None

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Mavericks at Suns picks and predictions

Prediction

Mavericks 103, Suns 100

Money line

SPRINKLE on the MAVERICKS (+225), if at all, because their spread is the much sharper play but Dallas’s ML has some value here. Luka is by far the best player in this series and his playoff career numbers are insane through his first 3 postseasons.

Doncic’s dribble penetration has collapsed Phoenix’s perimeter defense and has led to wide-open 3-pointers for the Mavs in this series, which explains Dallas’s absurd 49.9% 3-point attempt rate in the playoffs.

This is concerning because the Suns are neither “making Luka beat them” nor shutting down Luka. If Doncic is “getting his” and finding open teammates on 3-pointers then Dallas could end Phoenix’s season earlier than expected.

Also, the Mavs figure to control the pace of Game 7 since Dallas has the second-best offensive turnover rate in the postseason. Possessions will be even more important in his win-or-go-home Game 7 and the Suns have been careless with the rock in this series.

Again, I’d only SPRINKLE on the MAVERICKS (+225) with the plan of hitting Dallas’s spread harder.

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Against the spread

Definitely BET the MAVERICKS +6.5 (-110) instead of or heavier than their ML because these teams are neck-and-neck in this series with the Suns -6.5 (-110) only scoring 1.9 more points per 100 possessions and 1.8 more points per game.

The spread hasn’t been a factor through the first 6 games of this series but, from an efficiency standpoint, there’s not a lot separating these teams and Game 7 should come down to the wire.

Lastly, the “backdoor cover” is wide-open in this game because Dallas obviously will be fighting until the final whistle and a late-game 3-point barrage could cash a MAVERICKS +6.5 (-110) ticket.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 204.5 (-110) because Game 7s typically play Under the total and the Mavericks-Suns series is playing at a slower pace than the NBA postseason average. In fact, Dallas played at the slowest pace during the regular season.

However, the oddsmakers already assumed the Mavericks-Suns Game 7 would be more of a rock-fight because the total is 11 points lower than the Game 5 total set at 215.5.

There isn’t a lot of value in this number, but the UNDER 204.5 (-110) is the only side of the total I’d play.

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Phoenix Suns at Dallas Mavericks Game 6 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Phoenix Suns at Dallas Mavericks Game 6 lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 4 seed Dallas Mavericks (2-3) try to keep their season alive when they host the No. 1 seed Phoenix Suns (3-2) for Game 6 of their Western Conference semifinals playoff series Thursday. Tip-off at the American Airlines Center is set for 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we look at the Suns vs. Mavericks odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Phoenix took control of this series by blowing out Dallas 110-80 in Game 5 Tuesday. The Suns significantly outperformed the Mavs in 3 of the “four factors” in Game 5. Phoenix All-Star SG Devin Booker scored 28 points on 55.0% shooting and PG Chris Paul added 10 assists.

Dallas All-Star wing Luka Doncic has been the best player in this series, averaging a series-high in points (32.0), rebounds (9.6) and assists (7.4).

The home team has won and covered the first 5 games and the total is 2-3 Over/Under (O/U) in the series.

Mavericks at Suns odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:34 p.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Suns -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Mavericks +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
  • Against the spread: Suns -2.5 (-108) | Mavericks +2.5 (-112)
  • Over/Under: 211.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

Mavericks at Suns key injuries

Suns

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Mavericks

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Mavericks at Suns picks and predictions

Prediction

Mavericks 106, Suns 102

Money line

PASS even though I’m on Dallas’s spread because the Suns (-135) are the best “clutch” team in the NBA so I could see Phoenix stealing this one late from the Mavericks (+110).

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Against the spread

BET the MAVERICKS +2.5 (-112) because they are 4-1 ATS at home in these playoffs and Phoenix’s offense has no-showed in both of their road games in this series.

We can pretty much pencil in Luka’s production and Dallas’s role players have stepped up at home. The Mavs have an absurd 49.9% 3-point attempt rate in the postseason.

Dallas was 6th in defensive rating during the regular season so some of Phoenix’s offensive woes in Games 3 and 4 were caused by the Dallas defense, which should be locked in with its backs against the wall.

Lastly, we’ve seen officiating swing the tide in these playoff games and all 3 of the Mavs’ primary ball handlers (Luka, PG Jalen Brunson and SG Spencer Dinwiddie) attack the paint and get to the foul line.

BET the MAVERICKS +2.5 (-112).

Over/Under

BET a half-unit on the UNDER 211.5 (-115) because there’s a “Pros vs. Joe’s” scenario in the betting market for the total. According to Pregame.com, roughly two-thirds of the cash is on the Under whereas more than 70% of the bets placed are on the Over.

Since professional bettors put up more dough than your average Joe, the money column of the betting splits is the sharper side. Also, the oddsmakers are reacting to the money more than the action because the total has been lowered from the 212-point opener.

Furthermore, all 4 referees assigned to Game 6 have officiated more Unders and the officiating crew has a combined 104-140 O/U record this season. Both teams play at a snail’s pace and have elite defenses so if the refs swallow their whistles then this game might not hit 200 points.

However, the Mavs’ guards attacking the basket, Dallas’s 3-point volume and Phoenix’s offensive versatility make the UNDER 211.5 (-115) a tad risky.

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