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Dallas Mavericks vs. Phoenix Suns picks, predictions, odds: Who wins NBA Playoffs Game 1?

jeremy cluff, arizona republic
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The No. 4 seed Dallas Mavericks and No. 1 seed Phoenix Suns face off on Monday at the Footprint Center in Phoenix in Game 1 of their NBA Playoffs series.

The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. MST and can be seen on TNT.

Who will win the game?

Check out these odds, picks and predictions for the contest.

The Suns are a 5.5-point favorite in the game, according to Tipico Sportsbook.

Phoenix is -240 on the money line and Dallas is +190.

The over/under for the game is set at 214.5 points.

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Sports Betting Dime: Take the Suns to cover vs. Mavericks in Game 1

Chris Wassel writes: "Early on, the Suns as a 6-point favorite resonates with me. Now, both teams will have the same amount of rest. Phoenix and Dallas are about as healthy as they are going to get as well. Expect Phoenix to get a leg up and cover in Game 1. That has more value than the series odds of Phoenix at -300."

SGPN: Mavericks have excelled as underdogs

It writes: Phoenix has put together a record of 48-40-0 against the spread this season. The Suns have an ATS record of 22-27 when playing as at least 6-point favorites. Dallas has put together a record of 51-36-1 against the spread this season. The Mavericks are 7-0 ATS when playing as at least 6-point underdogs."

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Draft Kings: Watch out for Suns in Game 1 vs. Mavericks

It writes: "The Suns got Devin Booker back in Game 6, although he was on a minutes restriction. Chris Paul was able to shake off some uncharacteristic performances to look like a star once again, which is what Phoenix needs to get back to the NBA Finals. If Deandre Ayton and Mikal Bridges can carry this confidence into the next round, watch out for the Suns."

ESPN: Suns have an 60.5% chance to win the game

The site's Basketball Power Index gives the Mavericks a 39.5% chance to win the game.

FiveThirtyEight: Suns have a 74% win probability

The site gives the Mavericks a 26% win probability in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs series.

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