Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns 5/4/2022 Picks Previews and Prediction

Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns 5/4/2022 – The Phoenix Suns were able to prove why they are one of the title contenders this year with an impressive win in Game 1 against the Dallas Mavericks. Game 2 of their best-of-seven series happens this Wednesday, May 4 and it will be behind the walls of the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. TNT has the game up live on television at exactly 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time while the same feed can be seen through an online live stream by subscribing to NBA League Pass. After a great Game 1 victory, NBA betting lines see the Phoenix Suns doing it again against the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2.

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Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns 5/4/2022 Betting Odds

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Dallas Mavericks	+6 (-115)	216 o (-115)	+220
Phoenix Suns	-6 (-115)	216 u (-115)	-270

The Dallas Mavericks were able to hold their ground in Game 1 but they have been dominated by the Phoenix Suns throughout the match. This team shot fairly well from the field with 41% while only committing 6 turnovers but their defense needs more work. Luka Doncic tallied his usual numbers of 45 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists and he got help mainly from Maxi Kleber registering 19 points. Dorian Finney-Smith did 15 points while Jalen Brunson had a subpar game with just 13 points. Spencer Dinwiddie also struggled to produce just 8 points in 30 minutes of playing time.

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Players to watch: Luka Doncic PG 4 GP 4 GS 38.3 MIN 33 PTS 0.5 OR 10.5 DR 11 REB 6.3 AST 1 STL 1 BLK 4.3 TO 2.8 PF 1.5 AST/TO 25.48 PER

Jalen Brunson PG 7 GP 7 GS 37 MIN 25.7 PTS 1 OR 3.7 DR 4.7 REB 4 AST 0.9 STL 0 BLK 0.7 TO 2 PF 5.6 AST/TO 20.72 PER

Spencer Dinwiddie PG * 7 GP 3 GS 32.9 MIN 14.3 PTS 0.9 OR 2.4 DR 3.3 REB 4.3 AST 1.3 STL 0.1 BLK 1.9 TO 3.7 PF 2.3 AST/TO 10.46 PER.

The Phoenix Suns know where they can attack and that is the weak interior defense of the Dallas Mavericks. DeAndre Ayton operated on their opponent’s defense and was able to get 25 points and eight rebounds to lead the team. Devin Booker had a more all-around game with 23 points, nine boards and eight assists while Chris Paul was steady providing the team with 19 points, five rebounds and three assists. Cameron Jonson came off the bench adding another scoring punch for the Suns with 17 points while Mikal Bridges and Jae Crowder combined with 24 points.

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Players to Watch: Devin Booker SG 4 GP 4 GS 34 MIN 23 PTS 1 OR 4 DR 5 REB 5 AST 0.3 STL 0.3 BLK 1.5 TO 1.5 PF 3.3 AST/TO 19.66 PER

Chris Paul PG 7 GP 7 GS 35.7 MIN 21.9 PTS 0.6 OR 3.9 DR 4.4 REB 10.1 AST 1.7 STL 0.3 BLK 1.4 TO 2.6 PF 7.1 AST/TO 25.89 PER

Deandre Ayton C 7 GP 7 GS 34.7 MIN 21.1 PTS 2.3 OR 7.3 DR 9.6 REB 2.1 AST 0.6 STL 1.1 BLK 1 TO 2.9 PF 2.1 AST/TO 23.20 PER.

Dallas Mavericks

Dallas are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games.
Mavericks are 11-4 SU in their last 15 games.
Dallas are 4-16 ATS in their last 20 games against Phoenix.
Dallas are 0-10 SU in their last 10 games against Phoenix.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas’ last 8 games on the road.
Dallas are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Phoenix.
Dallas are 16-4 SU in their last 20 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas’ last 5 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division division.
Dallas are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games played in May.

Phoenix Suns

Phoenix are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix’s last 6 games.
Phoenix are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix’s last 9 games against Dallas.
Phoenix are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games at home.
Phoenix are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Southwest Division division.
Phoenix are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games played on a Wednesday.
Phoenix are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games when playing as the favourite.

Injuries

Dallas Mavericks

No Injuries

Phoenix Suns

No Injuries

The Dallas Mavericks are going to have a hard time getting a win on the road against the Phoenix Suns according to the online sportsbook. Game 2 should be a safer bet by picking the Suns to win.

Moneyline: The ML given to the Mavericks if they tie the series is +220 points while the Suns are -270.

ATS: As wide as six points is given to this matchup with the Mavericks getting the +6 while the Suns are -6.

TOTALs: The total for both teams to touch is 216 points with the Suns going over while the Mavericks are under.

Score Prediction: 115 – 112, Suns