Phoenix vs Dallas Prediction: the Mavs Can Do Well Even Without Doncic

Prediction for the NBA match between Phoenix vs Dallas, which will take place on December 28th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the teams' conditions! Several betting options are available.

Phoenix

The Suns have also had to play without one of their best players, Devin Booker. However, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal were on the floor, and this was enough for Phoenix to beat Denver 110-100 at home on Christmas Day. Phoenix had previously lost to the same Nuggets in Colorado with a score of 90-117. On Christmas Day, Beal and Durant scored 27 points each, which helped their team end a run of three straight losses.

Overall, Phoenix now has 50% of victories at 15-14. However, the Western Conference is still very competitive this season, and this win ratio means that Mike Budenholzer's team is in 10th place in the conference (Phoenix is actually in eighth place, along with Minnesota and Golden State). The Suns are 1.5 wins behind the top 6.

Dallas

The Mavericks also played in the Christmas series. Jason Kidd's team faced Minnesota, their conference finals opponent last year, at home and lost Luka Doncic in the first half. Dallas quickly fell behind the Timberwolves without the Slovenian player, but nearly made a comeback in the second half, taking a 21-point lead. But they still lost 99-105. But the Texans can still be happy with how they played. The Mavericks' best player, Kyrie Irving, scored 39 points.

Doncic is sure to miss a few games, and Dallas' position could get worse in the near future. But the team has the right to misfire – the Mavericks are currently in a high fourth place in the West with 19 wins and 11 losses.

Expert Betting Tips

Without Luka Doncic, it won't be easy for Dallas to beat Phoenix on their home court, but the Mavericks are certainly capable of attacking. Firstly, the Suns have the 21st-best defence in the league. Secondly, Dallas has the resources to compensate for Doncic's absence, given the presence of Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson. Accordingly, in the upcoming game, we'll bet on a total over. Also, let's bet on Dallas' victory on fouls.