Dallas @ Phoenix Picks & Props

The Dallas Mavericks are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities in this contest from facing the 2nd-least up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Phoenix Suns). The Phoenix Suns have allowed the 5th-most offensive boards per game (11.6) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists). Luka Doncic has attempted a lowly 8.3 free throws per game this year, significantly less than his 10.5 mark last year. In terms of getting to the foul line, the Mavericks's feeble 21.0 foul shot attempts per game without the home court advantage ranks 6th-worst in the league this year. Luka Doncic will not enjoy the home court advantage in this contest. Playing without the home court advantage usually lowers stat production in all stat categories.

The Dallas Mavericks are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities in this contest from facing the 2nd-least up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Phoenix Suns). The Phoenix Suns have allowed the 5th-most offensive boards per game (11.6) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists). In terms of getting to the foul line, the Mavericks's feeble 21.0 foul shot attempts per game without the home court advantage ranks 6th-worst in the league this year. The matchup against the Suns may be a hard one for getting to the foul line; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a measly 1.6 free throws per game over the last 10 games (10th-least in the league). Tim Hardaway Jr. stands to suffer a drop-off in efficiency across the board due to playing on the visting team in this contest.

Eric Gordon has attempted 6.4 three-pointers per game this year, a significant increase from his 5.2 rate last year. Eric Gordon has tallied 31.0 minutes per game while playing at home this year, ranking him in the 79th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the league. This year, the opposition's starting SGs have tallied 6.1 3-point attempts per game (26th-most in the NBA) vs. the Dallas Mavericks, identifying this as a good matchup. The matchup vs. Dante Exum is a positive one for shots from the field; when Exum is on the road fellow starting SGs this year, they have made a monstrous 47.9% of their shot attempts from the field (79th percentile). The Dallas Mavericks have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games away from their home city, which should raise plays for the Suns.

Devin Booker has committed 4.4 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, 1.1 more than he's committed overall this year at home. The Phoenix Suns have been the least aggressive offense in the league over the last 15 games in regard to 3-point attempts. The 2nd-most sluggish pace team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Phoenix Suns. The Mavericks have allowed the 5th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.7) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 20 games, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 2.9 free throws per game (13th-lowest in the league) against the Mavericks, finding it difficult to get to the foul line.

Grant Williams has successfully made an impressive 2.1 three-pointers per game this year, significantly more than his 1.4 mark last year. The matchup vs. the Suns is a tough one for shots from behind the three-point arc; opposing teams have tallied the 9th-fewest three attempts per game in the league this year (33.7). The 2nd-quickest tempo road offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the Dallas Mavericks. Offensive rebounds save possession and result in more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Mavericks rank 5thbest in in the NBA with 12.8 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. Grant Williams has sunk 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 37.9% more than he's put through the hoop overall this season.

Grayson Allen has been called for 2.4 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most most-whistled players in the NBA (76th percentile). The Phoenix Suns have been the least aggressive offense in the league over the last 15 games in regard to 3-point attempts. Over the last 15 games, opposing starting SFs have compiled 11.4 points per game (14th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Mavericks, designating this as a challenging matchup for offensive output. The 2nd-most sluggish pace team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Phoenix Suns. The Mavericks have allowed the 5th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.7) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).

Drew Eubanks has converted a terrific 100.0% of his treys this season, significantly more than his 35.4 rate last season. The matchup vs. Dereck Lively II is a positive one for shots from behind the three-point arc; when guarding fellow starting Cs this year, they have attempted an enormous 2.6 three-pointers per game (96th percentile). The Dallas Mavericks have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games away from their home city, which should raise plays for the Suns. Offensive rebounds continue possession and result in additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Phoenix Suns grade out 3rdbest in in the league with 13.2 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. Drew Eubanks has converted 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games at home, 11.1% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this season while on his home court.

The Phoenix Suns have been the least aggressive offense in the league over the last 15 games in regard to 3-point attempts. The 2nd-most sluggish pace team in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Phoenix Suns. The Mavericks have allowed the 5th-most offensive rebounds per game (11.7) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).

Dante Exum has committed 2.6 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games away from home, 0.8 higher than he's committed over the course of the season on the road. This year, the other team's starting SGs have averaged 1.5 three-pointers per game (15th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Phoenix Suns, creating a hard matchup. The Dallas Mavericks are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities in this contest from facing the 2nd-least up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Phoenix Suns). The Phoenix Suns have allowed the 5th-most offensive boards per game (11.6) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists). In terms of getting to the foul line, the Mavericks's feeble 21.0 foul shot attempts per game without the home court advantage ranks 6th-worst in the league this year.

Over the last 10 games when they are at home, their opposition has shot 35.3% on 3-pointers (6th-worst in the league) vs. the Dallas Mavericks, identifying this as a challenging matchup. The Dallas Mavericks have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 15 games away from their home city, which should raise plays for the Suns. Offensive rebounds continue possession and result in additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Phoenix Suns grade out 3rdbest in in the league with 13.2 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. the Dallas Mavericks is a challenging one for getting to the free-throw line; their opposition has attempted a lowly 21.3 free throws per game this year (7th-least in the NBA). Josh Okogie will likely get a boost in performance for all stats on account of possessing the home court advantage in this contest.

Dereck Lively II has made 65.2% of his shot attempts from the field while playing away from home this year, ranking him in the 94th percentile among all players in the NBA. The showdown with Drew Eubanks places in the 96th percentile with rival starting Cs scoring an enormous 47.2% of their 3-point attempts this year when they are on the away squad. The 2nd-quickest tempo road offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the Dallas Mavericks. Offensive rebounds save possession and result in more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Mavericks rank 5thbest in in the NBA with 12.8 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.

The 2nd-quickest tempo road offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the Dallas Mavericks. Offensive rebounds save possession and result in more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Mavericks rank 5thbest in in the NBA with 12.8 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. Over the last 10 games when they are on the road, the other team's starting PFs have attempted 4.3 foul shots per game (29th-highest in the league) vs. the Suns, finding it easy to get to the free-throw line.

Jordan Goodwin has gone over 6.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Dwight Powell has gone over 4.5 in 0 of his last 10 games.