Dallas Mavericks at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and predictions
The Dallas Mavericks (17-12) are set to face the Phoenix Suns (14-14) on Monday on Christmas Day at Footprint Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Mavericks vs. Suns odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Suns won 3 of 4 meetings last season
The Mavericks easily defeated the San Antonio Spurs 144-119 on Saturday to cover as 8-point home favorites while the Over of 243 cleared. With G Kyrie Irving still sidelined, G Luka Doncic produced 39 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists to help Dallas snap a 3-game losing streak on Saturday.
The Suns fell short of covering as 4-point road underdogs and the Under of 244.5 connected in their 120-105 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Friday. Phoenix has lost 4 of its last 5 games and G Bradley Beal is dealing with another injury that is keeping him sidelined.
Mavericks at Suns odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:23 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Mavericks +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Suns -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Mavericks +4.5 (-110) | Suns -4.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 238.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
Mavericks at Suns key injuries
Mavericks
- F Josh Green (elbow) out
- G Kyrie Irving (heel) out
- F Maxi Kleber (toe) out
- C Dereck Lively II (ankle) questionable
Suns
- G Bradley Beal (ankle) out
- G Eric Gordon (hip) out
- C Jusuf Nurkic (personal) out
- F Josh Okogie (hip) probable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Mavericks at Suns picks and predictions
Prediction
Mavericks 118, Suns 114
Moneyline
Given the struggles the Suns have had at home, I'll back the MAVERICKS (+150) in Monday's matchup. The Mavericks are 9-6 on the road and 6-4 in their last 10 games overall.
On the other hand, the Suns are 6-8 at home and 3-7 in their last 10 games overall.
Against the spread
MAVERICKS +4.5 (-110) is the ideal play for those who aren't confident in Dallas winning outright. While Beal hasn't played much this season, the Suns will be more reliant on G Devin Booker and F Kevin Durant with Nurkic also ruled out.
The Mavericks have covered the spread in 9 of their 15 road games thus far. Meanwhile, the Suns are 5-10 ATS at home.
Over/Under
UNDER 238.5 (-115) is the lean in this game with both teams missing key starters. The Suns have struggled to consistently produce points amid their recent woes, scoring 112 or fewer points in 7 of their last 10 contests.
The Over is 4-6 in the last 10 meetings overall. Each team is also 3-1 to the Under in their last 4 games overall.
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