Mavericks vs. Suns Game 5 Betting Odds & Predictions

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Dallas Mavericks (58-34 SU, 54-36-2 ATS) vs. Phoenix Suns (70-22 SU, 50-42-0 ATS)

When: Tuesday May 10 2022, 10:00 PM (ET)

Where: Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona

TV: TNT

Point Spread: DAL +6.5/PHX -6.5 (Opened PHX -5.5 at BetNow – Use bonus code PREDICTEM and they’ll give you a 100% real cash bonus up to $500!)

Total: 213.5 (Opened at 213)

Money Line: Dallas Mavericks 215/Phoenix Suns -266

Power Rating: PHX -6

Probable Starting Lineups

Dallas Mavericks PG Luka Doncic, SG Jalen Brunson, SF Reggie Bullock, PF Dorian Finney-Smith, C Dwight Powell

Phoenix Suns PG Chris Paul, SG Devin Booker, SF Mikal Bridges, PF Jae Crowder, C Deandre Ayton

Key Injuries

Dallas Mavericks
Tim Hardaway Jr.: Foot (OUT)

Phoenix Suns
Torrey Craig: Elbow (PROBABLE)
Dario Saric: Knee (OUT)

The Phoenix Suns host the Dallas Mavericks in a Western-Conference matchup. Tip-off is set for 10:00 PM ET at the Footprint Center.

Recent Form

The Dallas Mavericks come into this game with an overall record of 52-30, placing them 4th in the Western Conference. So far, Dallas is above .500 on the road, holding a record of 25-21. Over their last five games, the Mavericks have played well, picking up 3 wins. In this stretch, Dallas’s offense is scoring right in line with their season average, putting up 107.0 points per game. Combined, the Mavericks’ last five opponents are giving up 108.0 points per contest. The Mavericks have been picking up wins, while holding opponents to an average of 108.0 points per game, similar to their season average of 104.6. In the Dallas Mavericks’ most recent game, Dallas took down Phoenix by a score of 111-101

The Phoenix Suns come into this game with an overall record of 64-18, placing them 1st in the Western Conference. So far, Phoenix is above .500 at home, holding a record of 36-10. The Suns have played well over their last five games, picking up 3 wins. In this stretch, Phoenix’s offense is scoring right in line with their season average, putting up 112.0 points per game. Combined, the Suns’ last five opponents are giving up 106.0 points per contest. The Suns have been picking up victories while holding opponents to an average of 109.0 points per game, similar to their season average of 107.6. In the Phoenix Suns’ most recent game, the team fell to Dallas by a score of 111-101.

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Individual Player Analysis

As Dallas travels to take on the Phoenix Suns, the Mavericks’ leading scorer is Luka Doncic. Through 67 games, Doncic is averaging 28 points. On the season, he has surpassed his season average in 42.0% of his games. So far, the Suns are allowing their opponent’s top scorer to surpass their season average in 50.0% of their games, placing them 15th among NBA defenses. On the other side, Devin Booker leads the Suns in scoring, averaging 26 points across his 79 games. Throughout the season, Booker has outscored his season average in 48.0% of his outings. Given that Dallas’s defense has struggled to slow down their opponent’s top scorers, Devin Booker should be in line for a big performance. So far, the Mavericks have allowed their opponent’s top scorer to surpass their season average in 51.67% of their games, giving them a rank of 24th among NBA defenses.

Matchup Analysis

Heading into this matchup, the Phoenix Suns are the more efficient team on both ends of the court. This scenario has taken place in 35 of Phoenix’s 80 games, leading to a winning percentage of 80%. So far, the Dallas Mavericks have played 6 games as the inferior offensive and defensive unit. In these instances, they have lost 6 times, by an average margin of -8.0 points.

The Historicals

Heading into today’s matchup, the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns have met up for 7 games. In their last meeting, Dallas picked up a 111-101 win.

How the Public is Betting the Mavericks vs Suns

67% are betting the Suns against the spread.
52% are wagering on the game to go over the posted total of 213.5

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Betting Trends Worth Noting

  • The total has gone OVER in 7 of Dallas’s last 9 games on the road
  • Dallas is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
  • Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas
  • Phoenix is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing Dallas

Joe’s Pick to Cover the Spread

Heading into game 5 of this Western Conference semi-finals series between Phoenix and Dallas, look for the Suns to get back on track and pick up the win at home. In the first two games of this series at the Footprint Center, Phoenix scored 121 and 129 points, respectively. Look for a bounceback performance from Chris Paul as he continues his quest for his first NBA title. I like the Suns to cover the spread at -6.5. Bet your NBA playoffs picks for FREE today by taking advantage of a 100% REAL CASH bonus on your first deposit of $100 to $300 at MyBookie Sportsbook! (Must use bonus code PREDICT100).