Expert NBA Picks For Bettors: Dallas Mavericks vs. Phoenix Suns

Author: Priyanka Saxena on Aug 19,2020

The match between the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns is almost considered as a one-sided encounter. The Suns are still unbeaten in the NBA bubble. It would be difficult for any opponent to beat them, considering the form in which the team has played its last few matches. The Phoenix team has performed spectacularly well and would look to finish the bubble with a perfect 8-0.

As per the league, the scenario is concerned the Phoenix has got everything to play for. The team seems to be in a must-win position for this encounter. The Dallas team was suffering from bad form. It was unable to get over the line in previous meetings against Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers. This loss of the Dallas team was not significant for the Phoenix Suns.

Dallas Mavericks

The team is not in its original form, and they are already out of the league. The team is in the 7th seed and is considered an underdog for this match and the opening-round series against the Los Angeles Clippers. The team might look to provide more game time to their players so that they can stay fit and healthy for all the upcoming challenges and perform in a better way. 

The team has also suffered a lot as some of their star players like Kristaps Porzingis and Seth Curry were not available for some of the most important matches and might miss this encounter as well. Dorian Finney Smith and Maxi Kleber were lost due to their injuries in the last few meetings, and they might just return to give themselves some game time in this match. Although, the team might also look to explore their bench strength to solve the problems in the second half lineup.

Phoenix Suns

The team is already in perfect form and would look to win this match to finish the bubble on a higher note. The team might also play with a more attacking mindset, and winning this encounter would give them a better chance for making it to the West play-in. Although the Suns would still depend on their luck and would rely on the results of Memphis and Portland, and would require waiting for their results to confirm their qualification. 

Mikal Bridges has been in great form throughout the bubble and is termed as one of the bubbles that break out for the Phoenix Suns this season. As per the whole season is concerned, the Suns are considered as one of the best offenses. The team mostly scores more points on the counter-attack. On the other hand, the Mavericks are struggling with their defensive back as they miss some of their star players.

Betting Scenario and Picks

The Suns are considered as the favorites for this match. They would surely look to end the bubble with an 8-0 finish, although they might just miss the West play-in considering the form of other teams. Considering all the factors, the kind of game that the team has shown is something extraordinary. 

They had proven themselves and are now throwing their best showcase to make their place in the West play-in. It is the Portland team that stands a better chance to make it to the West play-in. Still, the kind of game that the Phoenix team has shown in the last few encounters is complete and is equally useful in both defensive and offensive aspects of the play. 

As a sports enthusiast, you can bet on their chances to make it to the West play-in, and if they could do so, you can earn lots of profit. To make it to the West play-in, the Sun's would have to win all the 3 matches that are left for them. Some significant bettors have already given positive feedback on Sun's team's chances of the playoffs. 

Considering the other aspect of the result to bet, the choice of Phoenix should be obvious. The team is in great form and would look to put forward an excellent performance to increase their chances to make it to the playoffs. Star players of the Sun's team have played exceptionally well and would look to win this match to stand a good chance to make it to the West. 

Final Prediction

The Suns are in top form, they are expected to snatch the winning points from the opponent. They have in-form players who are full of strength and stamina. Thus, bettors are looking forward to bidding for them.

 


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