Phoenix @ Dallas Picks & Props

Kevin Durant has accumulated 2.8 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 higher than he's accumulated in all games this season. The Suns have played at the 5th-most sluggish pace in the league over the last 15 games on the road. The Dallas Mavericks have played at the 8th-most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 5 games at home, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Phoenix Suns. The Phoenix Suns rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 20 games when they are on the road, opposing clubs have grabbed 12.5 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-highest in the NBA) against the Dallas Mavericks (saving possessions that can spark bonus chances for offense).

Grant Williams has accumulated 2.9 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the most foul-prone players in the league (94th percentile). The matchup vs. Phoenix is a difficult one for three-pointers; when the Suns are on the road, the opposing team's starting PFs have averaged the 15th-least shots from behind the three-point arc per game in the NBA this year (0.9). The Mavericks have played at the 8th-most sluggish tempo in the league over the last 5 games playing at home. The Suns have played at the 5th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games without the home court advantage, which ought to reduce plays for the Dallas Mavericks. Offensive rebounds continue possession and create bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Dallas Mavericks grade out 9thworst in in the NBA with only 9.8 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.

Jusuf Nurkic has sunk 67.9% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 19.0% more than he's put through the net overall this season. Jusuf Nurkic has sunk 75.0% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 5 games on the road, 48.6% more than he's made in all games this year when playing away from home. With respect to scoring, the Suns's fantastic 123.4 points per game when playing on the road settles in as the 2nd-strongest in the NBA over the last 5 games. Jusuf Nurkic has attempted 3.3 free throws per game this year, ranking him in the 83rd percentile among all players in the league. The number of fouls drawn by other starting Cs against Dereck Lively II has been quite high this year (4.0 foul shot attempts per game when they are away from home: 97th percentile).

Grayson Allen has sunk 4.4 treys per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 higher than he's converted from three in all games this season. Among all players in the league, Grayson Allen registers in the 86th percentile for playing time, totaling a monstrous 32.6 minutes per game away from his home court this year. With respect to scoring, the Suns's fantastic 123.4 points per game when playing on the road settles in as the 2nd-strongest in the NBA over the last 5 games. Grayson Allen has successfully made 3.6 free throws per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.8 higher than he's sunk in all games this season away from his home court. The matchup vs. Dallas may be a good one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting SFs have attempted a massive 3.5 foul shots per game over the last 17 games when the Dallas Mavericks have the home court advantage (23rd-most in the NBA).

Josh Green has been called for 2.8 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 more than he's been called for in all games this season. This year, the other team's starting SGs have totaled 1.5 3-pointers per game (15th-fewest in the league) against the Phoenix Suns, resulting in a difficult matchup. The Mavericks have played at the 8th-most sluggish tempo in the league over the last 5 games playing at home. The Suns have played at the 5th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games without the home court advantage, which ought to reduce plays for the Dallas Mavericks. Offensive rebounds continue possession and create bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Dallas Mavericks grade out 9thworst in in the NBA with only 9.8 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.

Dereck Lively II has converted 68.8% of his shots from the field this year, putting him in the 98th percentile among all players in the NBA. The Dallas Mavericks check in as the 7th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing at home. The rate of 3-point shots scored against Jusuf Nurkic has been quite high (44.7%) when facing other starting Cs this year (97th percentile). Dereck Lively II has sunk 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 5 games, 39.8% higher than he's sunk overall this year. Dereck Lively II will possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage tends to boost player performance in all facets of the game.

Devin Booker has been called for 2.9 personal fouls per game without the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 91st percentile -- among the league's most foul-prone. The matchup vs. Dallas is a difficult one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; when the Mavericks are on their home court, the other team's starting PGs have tallied the 12th-least 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (4.6). The Suns have played at the 5th-most sluggish pace in the league over the last 15 games on the road. The Dallas Mavericks have played at the 8th-most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 5 games at home, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Phoenix Suns. The Phoenix Suns rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Kyrie Irving has posted 35.0 points per game over the last 5 games while on his home court, 7.9 more than he's posted in all games this season at home. Kyrie Irving has attempted 9.4 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games while at home, 1.8 higher than he's attempted overall this year at home. Kyrie Irving has been on the court for 39.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games while at home, 4.5 higher than he's been on the court for in all games this season at home. The Dallas Mavericks check in as the 7th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing at home. Kyrie Irving will hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing at home tends to raise player production for all stats.

Eric Gordon has attempted 6.6 3-point shots per game this year, putting him in the 92nd percentile out of all players in the NBA. Eric Gordon has played 30.4 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 80th percentile. With respect to scoring, the Suns's fantastic 123.4 points per game when playing on the road settles in as the 2nd-strongest in the NBA over the last 5 games. Eric Gordon has successfully made 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 19.2% higher than he's sunk overall this season.

Luka Doncic has accumulated 0.2 technical fouls per game this year, making him one of the most foul-prone players in the NBA when it comes to technicals (99th percentile). The matchup vs. Phoenix is a challenging one; when the Suns are away from home, they have allowed the 15th-least points per game in the league to the opposition's starting PGs this year (12.2). The Mavericks have played at the 8th-most sluggish tempo in the league over the last 5 games playing at home. The Suns have played at the 5th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games without the home court advantage, which ought to reduce plays for the Dallas Mavericks. Offensive rebounds continue possession and create bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Dallas Mavericks grade out 9thworst in in the NBA with only 9.8 offensive boards per game over the last 15 games.

Derrick Jones Jr. has made 58.9% of his field goals over the last 10 games, 11.3% more than he's made in all games this season. The Dallas Mavericks check in as the 7th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing at home. The matchup vs. Phoenix is a positive one for three-point shots; when the Phoenix Suns are the visiting squad, opposing starting SFs have posted the 23rd-highest three percentage in the league this year (41.1%). Derrick Jones Jr. is expected to get a boost in productivity for all stats on account of holding the home court advantage in this matchup.

Among all players in the league, Bradley Beal rates in the 88th percentile for field goals hit, totaling a massive 7.1 per game this year. Among all players in the NBA, Bradley Beal places in the 84th percentile for playing time, logging a whopping 31.8 minutes per game when playing on the road this year. With respect to scoring, the Suns's fantastic 123.4 points per game when playing on the road settles in as the 2nd-strongest in the NBA over the last 5 games. The matchup against Dallas is a good one for threes; when the Dallas Mavericks are on their home court, the opposing team's starting SGs have averaged the 28th-most 3-pointers per game in the NBA this year (2.8).

Tim Hardaway Jr. has attempted 10.0 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season. Tim Hardaway Jr. has averaged 36.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games while at home, 5.6 higher than he's averaged over the course of the season at home. The Dallas Mavericks check in as the 7th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing at home. This year when they are playing at home, opposing squads have averaged 45.9% on field goals (4th-worst in the NBA) vs. the Suns, resulting in a challenging matchup. Compared to last year's 77.0% clip, Tim Hardaway Jr.'s foul-shot ability has risen this year to 88.6%.

Maxi Kleber has gone over 4.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.