Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

The Phoenix Suns (-128) are favored by 2 points (-110) over the Dallas Mavericks (+108) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 225.5 points.

This game will be played at Footprint Center in Phoenix. The Suns are 8th in the West with a record of 15-14, while the Mavericks are 4th with a record of 19-11. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 ET and the game can be seen on AZFa.

DALLAS MAVERICKS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Dallas Mavericks +2

This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Friday, December 27th.

WHY BET THE DALLAS MAVERICKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 109-100 in favor of the Mavericks.
• Our projections have Kyrie Irving finishing with 24 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.
• From the field, we have the Mavericks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 13 threes.

Do the Mavericks Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

The Mavericks fell to 19-11 on the season after a 105-99 loss to the Timberwolves on Wednesday. Dallas, favored by 5 points at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 204 fell well short of the 222.5 O/U line.

Dallas struggled early, getting outscored 31-16 in the 2nd quarter. They trailed 90-68 entering the 4th but made a push, going on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit to 81-70. They finished strong, outscoring Minnesota 31-15 in the final quarter, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

Kyrie Irving poured in 39 points, including 15 in the 4th quarter, in the Mavericks’ 99-point effort against the Timberwolves. Luka Dončić added 14 points, with 11 coming in the opening quarter.

As a team, Dallas shot 41.4% from the field, connecting on 16 threes at a 37.2% clip. Klay Thompson hit 4 threes, finishing with 12 points, 6 of which came in the final period.

Despite a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where the Mavericks held the Timberwolves to just 15 points, they couldn’t overcome their struggles in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, allowing 31 and 33 points, respectively, in a 105-99 loss. Overall, Dallas gave up 46% shooting from the field.

The Mavericks also had trouble defending the three, as Minnesota hit 14 threes at a 43% clip. Dallas sent the Timberwolves to the line 13 times, where they made 11 free throws. The Mavericks recorded 6 steals and 8 blocks in the game.

Can Phoenix Secure a Home Victory?

With a 110-100 win over the Nuggets on Wednesday, the Suns moved above .500 for the season, now sitting at 15-14. Phoenix, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread at home.

The game’s total of 210 points fell well short of the 231.5 O/U line. Phoenix took control by outscoring Denver 27-22 in the 3rd quarter and maintained their lead by winning the 4th quarter 25-22.

Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal each put up 27 points in the Suns’ win over the Nuggets, with Durant adding 6 assists despite shooting just 34.6% from the field. Beal connected on 3 threes at 42.9%, while Tyus Jones also hit 3 from deep, shooting 60% from beyond the arc and finishing with 17 points on 77.8% shooting overall.

The Suns made 11 threes as a team, shooting 30.6% from long range and 46.6% overall. Durant scored 10 of his points in the 1st quarter, while Beal added 8 in the 4th.

Despite a shaky start, giving up 34 points in the 1st quarter, the Suns tightened up their defense, allowing just 22 points in each of the final three quarters to secure a win over the Nuggets. Phoenix limited Denver to 100 points on 46% shooting.

The Suns excelled at defending the three, holding the Nuggets to 27% shooting from beyond the arc, with only 8 made threes. Phoenix also recorded 12 steals and 4 blocks in the game.