Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction, Pick and Preview, May 6 (5/6): NBA

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Odds

Time	9:30 p.m. EST
Suns money line	-110
Suns spread	Ev
Mavericks money line	-110
Mavericks spread	Ev
Over / under	219

 

2021-2022 season stats

	Phoenix Suns	Dallas Mavericks
Record	70-20	56-34
Road / home record	34-10	31-13
Streak	W4	L2
Points per game	114.82	107.88
Points allowed per game	107.59	104.79
Rebounds per game	44.57	42.40
Rebounds allowed per game	44.26	43.68
Over / under record	47-43	35-53-2

Preview

The Phoenix Suns and the Dallas Mavericks will play the Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals at the American Airlines Center on Friday night. The Suns beat the Mavs in Game 2. Paul scored 28 points, including 14 in another spectacular final period, to lead the Suns over the Dallas Mavericks 129-109 for a 2-0 lead

Phoenix Suns

The Suns have won 4 straight games and are 34-10 on the road ranking first in the Western Conference with a 70-20 record overall, the best in the league. The Suns are 39-13 in Western Conference play. Phoenix is third in the Western Conference with 27.4 assists per game led by Chris Paul averaging 10.8.

Booker is averaging 26.8 points and 4.8 assists for the Suns. Paul is averaging 21.9 points over the last 10 games for Phoenix.

In the Playoffs, the Suns are 6-2, averaging 114.8 points, 37.4 rebounds, 27.1 assists, 7 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 53.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 110.3 points per game.

Dallas Mavericks

The Mavericks have lost 3 of their last 5 games and are 31-13 at home this season. They have a 56-34 record overall ranking 2nd in the Southwest. The Mavericks have gone 36-16 against Western Conference opponents. Dallas ranks second in the league allowing just 104.7 points per game while holding opponents to 45.7% shooting.

The Mavericks have gone 36-16 against Western Conference opponents. Dallas ranks second in the league allowing just 104.7 points per game while holding opponents to 45.7% shooting.

In the playoffs the Mavericks are 4-4, averaging 106.4 points, 35.9 rebounds, 18.9 assists, 6.5 steals and 2.1 blocks per game while shooting 44.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.5 points.

BETTING TRENDS

Phoenix are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games against Dallas.

Phoenix are 10-0 SU in their last 10 games against Dallas.

Dallas are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games at home.

Dallas are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games when playing at home against Phoenix.

Prediction

The Suns will get here with a lot of confidence after winning the first 2 games. They have dominated the Mavs as they're 10-0 in their last 10 games against them and the average score has been 114-105. The Mavs have been great at home this season but not again Phoenix. Take the Suns.

PICK: Suns ML (-110)

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