Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns NBA Parlay 11/29/2019
Game: Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns
Date: Friday, November 29, 2019
Location: Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, AZ
TV: Fox Sports Arizona
Odds/Point Spread: Phoenix -1
Total/Over-Under: 232
Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks (11-6, 2nd in the Southwest Division) go to Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday where they'll take on the Phoenix Suns (8-9, 3rd in the Pacific Division). Dallas opens this matchup as 1 point underdogs. The O/U is set at 232.
The Mavericks are covering the spread 52.9% of the time, having gone 9-8-0 ATS. Phoenix is covering 58.8% of the time, going 10-7-0 against the spread.
Key Dallas Mavericks Injuries
11/27/2019 Kristaps Porzingis PF Knee Game Time Decision
Key Phoenix Suns Injuries
11/27/2019 Aron Baynes C Hip Game Time Decision
11/27/2019 Ty Jerome G Ankle Game Time Decision
Player Spotlight
Kristaps Porzingis averages 18.3 points per contest in 31.2 minutes per game this year. He averages 1.6 assists per game and 9.2 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 41% for the season while his free throw percentage is 69%. Luka Doncic comes into this game averaging 30.1 points per contest while playing 34.0 minutes per night. He grabs 10.0 rebounds per contest and distributes 9.5 assists per game. His FG percentage is 49% while his free throw percentage is 82%.
Player Spotlight
Devin Booker averages 24.9 points per game and he sees the court an average of 35.3 minutes per game. He also hauls in 3.6 rebounds per game and dishes 6.2 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 52% and his free throw percentage is 95%. Kelly Oubre scores 17.2 points per contest while playing 30.5 minutes per game. He hauls in 5.7 rebounds per contest and has 1.6 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 46% and his free throw percentage is at 83%.
Useful Team Statistics
The Mavericks allow 110.2 points per contest which is 16th in the NBA. They also surrender a 45% shooting percentage and a 35% average from 3-point range, ranking them 13th and 13th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 45.9 rebounds a game which ranks 17th, and they allow 22.9 assists per game which puts them in 7th place in the league. They force 12.8 turnovers per game which ranks them 2nd in the NBA. Dallas averages 117.9 points per contest, which is 4th in the league. Their average scoring margin is 7.7 and their shooting percentage is 47% as a unit, which has them ranked 8th. From 3-point territory they shoot 36%, which is good for 12th in the NBA. They average 47.6 boards per contest and 24.8 assists per game, which ranks them 5th and 12th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 28th with 13.5 per game.
Useful Team Statistics
The Suns give up 112.5 points per game, which ranks them 19th in the league. Their defense surrenders a 47% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 21st and 18th in those defensive statistics. They rank 19th with 24.8 dimes allowed per game and 15th with 45.2 boards surrendered per contest. The Suns are 28th in the league in forcing turnovers with 17.2 per contest. Phoenix is 6th in the NBA with 114.8 points per contest this season. They are 11th in the league in shooting at 46%, while their average scoring margin is 2.3. They shoot 37% from beyond the arc, which is good for 8th in the league. They are 26th in the NBA in rebounding with 42.2 boards per contest and 2nd in assists per game with 27.5. The Suns are 21st in turnovers per contest with 14.7.
Advanced Statistics
The Mavericks are 1st in the NBA in offensive rating with 116.8, and their defensive rating of 109.2 is ranked 17th. In terms of pace they are 18th in the league with 100.3 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 55% is 5th. As a team they are 4th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 58% and they shoot 3-pointers on 44% of their shots, ranking 3rd in the league. Dallas is 28th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 11.7 times per 100 possessions while forcing 11.3 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 52%, which is 16th in the league.
Advanced Statistics
Phoenix is 21st in the league in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.9 times per 100 possessions while forcing 14.9 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 54%, which is 11th in the NBA. The Suns are 8th in the league in defensive rating with 108.8, and their offensive rating of 111 is ranked 15th. They are 10th in the NBA in pace with 102.8 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 54% is 7th. As a unit they are 5th in the league in true shooting percentage with 58% and they shoot 3-pointers on 40% of their shot attempts, ranking 10th in the NBA.
So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?
Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Phoenix -1 and under 232 total points
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