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The Dallas Mavericks aim to bounce back on Wednesday evening at the Footprint Center. The Mavericks lost Game 1 to the Phoenix Suns on Monday, trailing for the vast majority of a seven-point defeat. In Game 2, the Suns aim to take a commanding position before the series pivots to Dallas.

Tip-off is at 10 p.m. ET. Phoenix is favored by six points in the latest Mavericks vs. Suns odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total points scored is 217.5. Before locking in any Suns vs. Mavericks picks, be sure to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past three-plus seasons. The model enters the third full week of the 2022 NBA playoffs on a stunning 86-58 roll on all top-rated NBA picks, returning over $2,100. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Mavericks vs. Suns, and just locked in its picks and NBA playoff predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Suns vs. Mavericks:

  • Mavericks vs. Suns spread: Phoenix -6
  • Mavericks vs. Suns over-under: 217.5 points
  • Mavericks vs. Suns money line: Phoenix -260, Dallas +210
  • DAL: The Mavericks are 5-1 ATS in their last six road games
  • PHO: The over is 4-0 in the Suns' last four games following an ATS win

Why the Suns can cover

Guard Devin Booker is a great jump shooter who can light up the scoreboard in a hurry. Booker knows how to create space and get open. The three-time All-Star has an array of moves to get a bucket but has the ability to drop dimes. Booker is averaging 23 points, five rebounds and five assists in the playoffs. In the Game 1 win, Booker racked up 23 points, nine rebounds and eight assists.

Forward Mikal Bridges is one of the best perimeter defenders in the league. Bridges has elite footwork with amazing length, allowing him to swarm opposing players. The Villanova product piles up steal and blocks, whiling forcing his opponents into difficult shots. He's also a reliable offensive threat with a consistent jumper. Bridges is logging 16.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game during the postseason. 

Why the Mavericks can cover

Guard Luka Doncic impacts the game in many different ways. Doncic has great size and strength to play through contact or shoot right over defenders. The three-time All-Star consistently pulls down boards while racking up assists. He is leading the team in points (33), rebounds (11), and assists (6.2). In the Game 1 loss, Doncic produced 45 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists. 

Guard Spencer Dinwiddie is another lengthy, ball-handler in the backcourt for Dallas. Dinwiddie is a smart and efficient distributor. He attacks the rack with tenacity but is patient when setting his teammates up. He could also stretch the floor if needed. The Colorado product is logging 14.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game. 

How to make Suns vs. Mavericks picks

SportsLine's model is leaning over on the total, projecting 226 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50 percent of simulations. You can only see the model's Suns vs. Mavericks picks at SportsLine.

So who wins Mavericks vs. Suns? And which side of the spread hits well over 50 percent of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out.