Suns vs Mavericks Prediction and NBA Tips - 28 December 2024
Last updated: Dec 28, 2024, 2:10AM | Published: Dec 27, 2024, 4:36AM
The Phoenix Suns will face the Dallas Mavericks in NBA action at Footprint Center on Saturday, starting at 1:00pm AEDT.
With star players Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Tyus Jones, the Suns are aiming to beat a Mavericks line-up that includes Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson and Daniel Gafford.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Suns vs Mavericks game, plus the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Phoenix vs Dallas NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Suns a 55% chance of winning against the Mavericks at Footprint Center.
Suns vs Mavericks: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Footprint Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Suns $1.87, Mavericks $1.95
- Line: Suns -1 ($1.91), Mavericks +1 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 223.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Suns at $1.87 and the Mavericks at $1.95.
The Suns are listed as 1-point favourites against the Mavericks, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Mavericks (+1) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 223.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Suns (-1) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 223.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Suns vs Mavericks: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Phoenix at $1.87 with Bet365
- Line: Suns -1 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 223.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Suns vs Mavericks betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and betting experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Suns vs Mavericks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Suns vs Mavericks at Footprint Center on Saturday is the Suns winning 112-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Phoenix vs Dallas game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
Suns vs Mavericks: Player Props
Betting on Dallas vs Phoenix player props? Stats Insider uses the best data available to predict how each team's leading players will perform at Footprint Center.
Kevin Durant is expected to step up for the Suns with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, while Kyrie Irving is projected to finish with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists for the Mavericks.
Suns Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | 24 | 6 | 4 |
| Bradley Beal | 18 | 5 | 5 |
| Tyus Jones | 12 | 3 | 7 |
| Royce O'Neale | 11 | 6 | 3 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | 9 | 10 | 4 |
Mavericks Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | 23 | 4 | 5 |
| Klay Thompson | 17 | 3 | 2 |
| Daniel Gafford | 16 | 8 | 2 |
| P.J. Washington | 15 | 7 | 2 |
| Quentin Grimes | 12 | 5 | 2 |
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Suns vs Mavericks: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Suns and Mavericks at Footprint Center is scheduled to commence at 1:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks
- Date: Saturday 28 December 2024
- Time: 1:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Footprint Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Phoenix vs Dallas predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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