The Dallas Mavericks (17-12) are set to face the Phoenix Suns (14-14) on Monday on Christmas Day at Footprint Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mavericks vs. Suns odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Suns won 3 of 4 meetings last season
The Mavericks easily defeated the San Antonio Spurs 144-119 on Saturday to cover as 8-point home favorites while the Over of 243 cleared. With G Kyrie Irving still sidelined, G Luka Doncic produced 39 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists to help Dallas snap a 3-game losing streak on Saturday.
The Suns fell short of covering as 4-point road underdogs and the Under of 244.5 connected in their 120-105 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Friday. Phoenix has lost 4 of its last 5 games and G Bradley Beal is dealing with another injury that is keeping him sidelined.