The Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns square off in a Game 7 battle on Sunday evening in the Western Conference semifinals. In the last matchup, Dallas topped Phoenix 113-86 to even the series. The home team has won each matchup in this series. With both teams on the brink of elimination, you can expect both sides to come out aggressive.
Tip-off is at 8 p.m. ET at the Footprint Center. Phoenix is favored by 6.5-points in the latest Mavericks vs. Suns odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total points scored is 205. Before locking in any Suns vs. Mavericks picks, be sure to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven computer model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Mavericks vs Suns, and just locked in its picks and NBA playoff predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Suns vs. Mavericks:
- Suns vs. Mavericks spread: Phoenix -6.5
- Suns vs. Mavericks over-under: 205 points
- Suns vs. Mavericks money line: Phoenix -300, Dallas +240
- PHO: The Suns are 4-0 ATS in their last four games as a home favorite
- DAL: The Mavericks are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games played on Sunday
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Why the Mavericks can cover
Guard Luka Doncic is a legitimate all-around force for Dallas. Doncic’s basketball instincts are top-notch with superb creativity with the ball in his hands. The three-time All-Star can score from all three levels with ease. The 2018 third overall pick is leading the team in points (31.1), rebounds (10.1), assists (6.9), and steals (1.9). In Game 6, Doncic racked up 33 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists.
Forward Dorian Finney-Smith is a long athlete with versatility in the front court. Finney-Smith is energetic on the defensive end while being a slasher. The Florida product gives the ultimate effort on defense and can also knock down a 3-pointer if needed. He’s putting up 12.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game. In Game 4, he finished with 24 points and eight boards.
Why the Suns can cover
Guard Devin Booker is an offensive assassin with the ability to score in bunches. Booker is a knockdown shooter who knows how to create space and get clean looks at the rim. The Kentucky product has the explosiveness to constantly get to the lane and finish at the rim. He also has a knack for steals. The three-time All-Star is leading the team in scoring (24.7) with five rebounds and 4.7 assists per game. In Game 5, Booker recorded 28 points and seven rebounds.
Forward Mikal Bridges is a shutdown defender with outstanding length to swarm opposing players. Bridges has terrific lateral quickness with outstanding recovery speed. The 2018 first-round pick owns a steady jumper with the athleticism to soar to the rim. Bridges is averaging 13.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game.
How to make Suns vs. Mavericks picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning over on the total, projecting 215 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in almost 60 percent of simulations. You can only see the model’s Suns vs. Mavericks Game 7 pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Mavericks vs. Suns? And which side of the spread hits in almost 60 percent of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Suns vs. Mavericks spread you need to jump on Sunday, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out.
