Heading back to Dallas for Games 3 and 4 was exactly the remedy the Mavericks needed to get back into their Western Conference semifinal series with the Phoenix Suns. What will challenge will be to see if Dallas’ newfound confidence will travel back to the desert. When it comes to determining how to bet on NBA, this is the type of setup that makes things difficult.
Phoenix is the more well-rounded team and earned the top seed in the Western Conference for a reason. However, the Suns have shown in both of their playoff series they are prone to disastrous stretches of play on both ends of the floor. Star point guard Chris Paul fouled out of the last game and then understandably lost his cool once his family was harassed by a fan in the stands.
But none of that matters now. One of these two teams will need to put their best foot forward and gain control of the series going into Game 6.
Last game records
Dallas beat Phoenix 111-101 in Game 4 Sunday in Dallas. The series is tied 2-2.
Mavericks at Suns Betting Analysis
Dallas Betting Analysis
The Mavericks once again put together a strong defensive performance in Game 4. Couple that with Dallas’ strong 3-point shooting and betting stats NBA say Dallas was going to give a good opportunity to win basketball games. The Mavericks made 11 more 3-pointers than Phoenix and shot 45.4 percent (20-of-44) from the perimeter.
While Dallas didn’t have a rebounding advantage and got outscored in the paint, the Mavericks forced Phoenix into a lot of mistakes. Dallas would force the Suns into 17 turnovers. Once again, what mattered most for the Mavericks on offense was their balance.
AccordiDallas has six players score in double figures, including 26 from Luka Doncic, who also contributed 11 assists and seven doubles. Forward Dorian Finney-Smith also finished with 24 points, while Jalen Brunson added 18.
Phoenix Betting Analysis
The Suns have made their defense of the Western Conference title difficult. In both of Phoenix’s first-round series, the Suns have allowed their lower-seeded foes to split the first four games. However, Phoenix showed its resolve to capture the first-round series with New Orleans in six games.
What the Suns didn’t lack was scoring from Devin Booker. Booker scored a game-high 35 points and handed out 11 assists. Phoenix center Deandre Ayton finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
The Suns lost despite outsourcing the Mavericks 50-32 in the paint. Phoenix also outrebounded Dallas 44-37. The Suns didn’t have their most effective shooting performance, only make nine 3-pointers and shooting 46.4 percent from the field.
Updates
Dallas doesn’t have any injuries of note. Phoenix small forward Torrey Craig is probable for Game 5 with an elbow injury.
- Dallas is 54-36-2 against the spread.
- Phoenix is 50-42 against the spread.
- The over has gone 35-55-2 in the Mavericks’ games this season.
- The over has gone 47-45 in the Suns’ games this season.
- Dallas is 29-26-2 against the spread following a win.
- Phoenix is 11-10 against the spread following a loss.
Mavericks at Suns Betting Preview
NBA betting odds have the Suns as a 6.5-point favorite. Phoenix is also -265 on the moneyline, while the Mavericks are +215. Anyone looking to make NBA picks can also bet on the over/under, which is set at 213.5 points.
Mavericks at Suns Betting Prediction
Going against a home favorite in the NBA playoffs is a road to disappointment usually. However, this pick isn’t necessarily saying Dallas is going to win. While the Mavericks looked overwhelmed on the road in the first two games, their trip back home allowed the team to regain their form.
While Dallas will want to put up a better effort inside in Game 4, the Mavericks have the pieces to play well if the players around Doncic play well. If the support cast struggles, this may be a spot where Dallas gets overwhelmed.
Phoenix will likely win this one, but the Mavericks will keep things close and cover the spread.
How to bet Mavericks at Suns
Visit your favorite bookmaker, navigate to the NBA section, find the correct match page and bet on Dallas +6.5.
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