Dallas Mavericks vs. Phoenix Suns picks, predictions, odds: Who wins NBA game Wednesday?
The Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns play on Wednesday at the Footprint Center in Phoenix in the NBA season opener for both teams.
The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. MST and can be seen on ESPN.
Who will win the game?
Check out these odds, picks and predictions for the contest.
The Suns are a 4.5-point favorite in the game, according to Tipico Sportsbook.
Phoenix is -193 on the money line and Dallas is +161.
The over/under for the game is set at 216.5 points.
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Sportsbook Wire: Suns 111, Mavericks 106
It writes: "Last year, the Suns averaged 114.8 points per game, 10.1 more points than the 104.7 the Mavericks allowed. When Phoenix totaled more than 104.7 points last season, it went 42-27 against the spread and 57-12 overall."
Winners and Whiners: Suns will cover vs. Mavericks
Dave Kovaleski writes: "It has been a really long offseason for the Phoenix Suns, who were the biggest disappointment in last yearʻs playoffs. They have had about five months to stew on the fact that these Mavericks ended their dream season in the second round -- well short of their goal, and most peopleʻs expectation -- of an NBA championship. The long journey to get back there starts here, and it is hard to duplicate that kind of success, so they may not make it back. But in this game, I love their chances. There is no way they are losing this game. The whole team is back, practically, and they are home with that bad taste in their mouth from last year. This one is a no-brainer -- take the Suns giving up the points."
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Betsperts: Go with Suns to cover vs. Mavericks
Austin Harper writes: "Our pick to win this game is the Suns, and we predict that Suns will cover the spread (Suns -4.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 216.5 points."
Dimers.com: Suns, 110, Mavericks 106
It writes: "Dimers.com's predicted final score for Dallas vs. Phoenix at Footprint Center on Wednesday has the Suns winning 110-106."
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ESPN: Mavericks have a 60.8% chance to win
The site gives the Suns a 39.2% chance to pick up the win in the season opener in Phoenix on Wednesday.
Sports Betting Dime: Suns have a 63.5% win probability
The site gives the Mavericks a 36.5% win probability in the NBA game at Footprint Center.
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