Phoenix vs Dallas: prediction for the NBA match
Current champions of the Western Conference, Phoenix, are set to host Dallas. Will Suns got off to a winning start of the season on October 20? The answer is in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Phoenix Suns

Phoenix achieved a huge success in the previous season. Team took a 1st spot in the Western Conference, advancing into the playoffs. However, Monty Williams' men were eliminated in the quarter-final by Dallas (3:4).
Suns put up a weak performance during the pre-season, they even failed to beat Adelaide (124:134). Rumours about the possible change of the owner must've affect the players' morale condition.

Dallas Mavericks

Dallas managed to beat today's opponent in the playoffs of the previous season, but ended up eliminated by Golden State in the semifinals (1:4).
During the off-season Jason Kidd's team signed an experienced Argentine point guard, Facundo Campazzo, who is well acquainted with the biggest star of the Mavericks, Luka Doncic.
Trends
СтавкаPhoenix to lose the 1st quarter
Phoenix lost the first quarter in four of five latest home games

Ставка4th quarter: total over 52 points
This bet played in four of five latest head-to-head matches in Phoenix

Tip and bets
Phoenix surely have the desire to get revenge for a play-off defeat in the previous season. But visitors also want to start the season with a victory and all of their key players are available for the game, so we are expecting a nailbiting encounter. In our opinion, teams will score many points tonight.
Our prediction - total over 217 points
Phoenix will have a home advantage, fans didn't forget the recent play-off defeat and will surely support their team as hard as they can. Dallas played better during the pre-season, but motivation should help Phoenix to beat the Mavericks.
Our second bet is on Phoenix to win the match