The Dallas Mavericks (5-3) welcome the Phoenix suns (7-1) Friday at American Airlines Center. Tip is set for 7:30 PM ET (ESPN). Let’s round up BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds Suns vs. Mavericks chances and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Suns lead 1-0

The Suns have won six straight games since losing to the Los Angeles Lakers in their second game of the season. Phoenix is ​​coming off a 115-112 home victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday. While it has won consistently, it has not covered consistently and is just 2-6 against the spread (ATS) and 0-3 ATS in the last 3. The Suns are averaging 114 points per game during the win streak. Phoenix is ​​led by F Kevin Durant (27.8 points per game) and G Devin Boeker (24.4PPG).

The Mavericks defeated the Chicago Bulls 119-99 on Wednesday to finish as a 10-point home favorite. They have won 3 of their last 5, alternating between winning and losing those 5. Dallas is 4-4 ATS on the season and 3-3 ATS at home. It is averaging 113 PPG on the season but has averaged 123 points in its last two games. The Mavericks are led by MVP candidate G Luka Doncicwho is averaging 28.6 points, 8.1 rebounds and 8.1 assists per game.

Sunning against Mavericks odds

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• Moneyline (ML): Suns +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Mavericks -160 (Bet $160 to Win $100)
• Against the Spread (ATS): Suns +3.5 (-115) | Outsiders -3.5 (-105)
• Top/Bottom (O/U): 230.5 (E: -110 | U: -110)

Sunning on Mavericks’ top injuries

Sunbathing

• G Bradley Beal (elbow) probably

Outsiders

• G Dante Exum (wrist) out
• F Maxi Kleber (hamstring) doubtful
• c Dereck Vivid II (shoulder) outward
• F PJWashington (knee) out

For the latest updates: Official NBA Injury Report.

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Suns at Mavericks picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 115, Mavericks 112

Moneyline

SUN BET (+135).

Phoenix has won six straight games, beating the Mavericks by 12 at home earlier this season. It’s a good fit for Doncic and company because of Durant and F’s length Royce O’Neale. The Suns have beaten quality teams like the Heat and Lakers in recent weeks. They are also 2-1 on the road.

The Mavericks could win 5-3, but they have been inconsistent the last few games. Dallas is tied at 1-3 after a win. Although it is 4-2 at home, it has lost at home to the Houston Rockets and Indiana Pacers in the last ten days. The Mavericks are also more inefficient, with two of their top three scoring weapons shooting 45% or worse from the field.

With these trends in mind, back SUNSHINE (+135).

Against the spread

PASSAGE.

Avoid this play. The Suns are acceptable as an underdog game, but the value is much better if they win outright. Likewise, the Mavericks came up short after too many wins to get here.

Top/Bottom

BET UNDER 230.5 (-110).

The Mavericks have gone Under in 3 of their 4 games and have allowed 99 or fewer points in 2 of their last 3, so they have a capable defense. Dallas ranks 11th in the league in pace, but third in defensive rating, so despite a faster-than-normal pace, it has thrived defensively.

Phoenix is ​​not playing at too fast a pace and is ranked 16th in the league. It has allowed 112 or fewer points in 4 of the last 6 games and 105 or fewer points in 3 of the last 6. The Suns have scored fewer than 115 points in 4 of the last 6 games. Given these trends, back UNDER 230.5 (-110).

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