Mavericks vs. Suns Game 2 NBA Playoffs Odds and Preview – May 4th, 2022

By Carlos Chacon • May 4, 2022

Phoenix hosts Game 2 of the Suns vs. Mavs Western Conference Semifinals. The opening game had its ups and downs for the Suns, but the team sustained a lead that kept the Mavs behind. Momentum is with Phoenix right now, and the team looks to take a commanding 2-0 lead before heading out to Dallas for Game 3.

Nitrobetting is more than ready for the postseason. Find a full preview of the Mavericks vs. Suns game below. We present you with game details, team and player stats, the latest NBA betting odds, trends, and predictions–all of which help you lock in on the best picks.

Mavericks vs. Suns Game 2 Information

When: Wednesday, May 4, 2022, 9:30 PM ET
Where: Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ
TV: TNT
Radio: 97.1 The Eagle KEGL (Mavericks) / KTAR 98.7 FM (Suns)
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
NBA Betting Odds: Mavericks (+6) / Suns (-6)

Why Bet on the Dallas Mavericks?

The Mavs are looking to bounce back following Monday night’s defeat. They did well to close the gap towards the end of the final quarter but dropped the ball and lost the game by seven points. Luka Doncic had an incredible night for his team with 45 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists. He also leads the team in blocks with one per game. Maxi Kleber was unstoppable from deep and drained five three-pointers to contribute 19 points off the bench. Dorian Finney-Smith added 15 points.

The Mavs shot 47.1% from the field. Although the team led the contest in three-point shooting at 41%, they had problems shooting from the line and only averaged 72% in Game 1. Dallas also struggled to grab rebounds and trailed the Suns by 15 boards. Ball movement was also an issue for the team with only 16 assists by the final whistle. Ultimately, the team needs to find better shooting options and exploit the rest of the lineup.

Jason Kidd gets another shot at the Suns with a healthy lineup. Luka Doncic will spearhead the offense, with Jalen Brunson, Reggie Bullock, and Dorian Finney-Smith providing extra firepower. The duo of Spencer Dinwiddie and Maxi Kleber are likely to give more life to the game off the bench.

Why Bet on the Phoenix Suns?

The Suns are locked in and have their eyes set on a commanding 2-0 lead before playing in uncharted territory. Phoenix dominated several areas of Game 1, finishing with 121 points shooting 50.5% from the field. On top of that, the team secured 51 rebounds, 27 assists, and an incredible 100% from the line.

Deandre Ayton showed up for the Suns and led the scoring with 25 points. Devin Booker, Chris Paul, Cameron Johnson, Mikal Bridges, and Jae Crowder joined him as double-digit scorers, which shows how effective the Suns’ core lineup is. Devin Booker led the team in rebounds and assists in Game 1 with nine and eight, respectively.

Phoenix has the benefit of a healthy lineup right now, with both starters and second-choice players primed for Game 2. If they keep the same trend going and the roles are divided up without putting too much strain on the team, there’s a solid chance that they overpower the Mavericks again.

Mavericks vs. Suns Betting Trends

The Mavs are 6-4 in the last ten postseason games on the road (7-3 ATS).
The Mavs are 7-3 in the last ten road games (7-3 ATS).
The totals went over in three of the Mavs’ last five postseason games.
The Suns are 3-2 in the last five postseason games at Footprint Center (3-2 ATS).
The Suns are 7-3 in the last ten home games (6-4 ATS).
The totals went under in three of the Suns’ last five games against the Mavs.

Mavericks vs. Suns Expert Betting Prediction

The Mavericks hope for a better showing in Game 2 as they were outplayed by the Suns in many ways. Doncic was unstoppable for his team while Kleber added a punch off the bench. But, the team needs to get more out of Brunson and Dinwiddie if they want to escape a 2-0 deficit before their first home game. Covering the spread should be doable for the side this time, but a win demands everything from the team.

Meanwhile, the Suns are firing on all cylinders after taking over Game 1 behind a massive showing from Ayton. If this form continues, they shouldn’t encounter major problems with home advantage on their end of the court. Phoenix enters the game as the favorite.

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