LiontipsPhoenix vs. Dallas. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Phoenix has lost three of its last four games. On December 26, the Suns defeated Denver 110-100 at home. Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant were the best players on the winning team, scoring 27 points each. Tyus Jones scored 17 points, and Monte Morris had 11. Mike Budenholzer team (15 wins and 14 losses) is in eighth place in the Western Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Suns are not at their best heading into the game. Starter Devin Booker and several bench players are in the infirmary.
Interesting facts for betting
Phoenix and Dallas average 218 points in head-to-head matches (statistics based on the last ten games).
Estimated composition
Tyas Jones - Monte Morris - Bradley Beal - Kevin Durant - Jusuf Nurkic.
Current form
Dallas has won its last two games out of three. On December 25, the Mavericks lost to Minnesota 88-105. Kyrie Irving was the best player on the losing team, scoring 39 points, grabbing five rebounds and making two assists. Luka Doncic scored 14 points in 16 minutes on the court. Klay Thompson scored 12. Jason Kidd team (19 wins and 11 losses) is in fourth place in the West.
Disqualifications and injuries
Doncic is being re-evaluated a month after he suffered a left calf strain against the Timberwolves on Christmas Day and is not expected to return until late January.
Interesting facts for betting
The Mavericks are sixth in three-point shooting this season (37.7 percent).
Estimated composition
Spencer Dinwiddie - Kyrie Irving - Klay Thompson - P.J. Washington - Derek Lively.
Trends
Washington Total Rebounds Bet Over 9.5
Washington averages 7.4 rebounds per game.
1.87Irving Total Assists Over 6.5
Irving averages 5.6 assists per game
1.88Tip and bets
Bookmakers experts consider Phoenix to be the favorite of the upcoming match. However, in their opinion, the visiting team will also have excellent chances of success. In general, it is worth agreeing with them. The Suns have been playing well at home this season. Dallas has also shown excellent results. But the Mavericks have lost their main star. Without Doncic, it will be very difficult for them to face a serious opponent. Budenholzer team will have to achieve victory with the support of their fans.
Our prediction is a Phoenix victory, taking into account overtime, at 1.81
Bet on individual total
Phoenix hasn't been showing very high performance this season. The average point total over the last ten games is 114. And this time, it looks like the Suns won't be able to significantly improve their statistics.
Our prediction is Phoenix individual total under 123.5 points including overtime at 2.08
Bet on the player
Durant played 75 games in the past regular season and averaged 27.1 points per game. This season, his rate is already the same - 27.1. The 36-year-old forward has definitely not lost his basic skills. The American basketball player will be able to cause a lot of trouble for the opponent defense.
Our prediction is Durant total points over 27.5 points including overtime at 1.87
