The Phoenix Suns host the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Monday evening at 10 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Phoenix as 5.5-point favorites in the latest Mavericks vs. Suns odds, while the Over-Under is set at 214.5. (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). 

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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 second 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!

The model knows Dallas guard Luka Doncic is an all-around stud in the backcourt. Doncic is a solid rebounder with terrific court vision and a lethal offensive arsenal. The three-time All-Star returned from a calf injury halfway through the first-round series against Utah Jazz and didn't miss a beat. Doncic is averaging 29 points, 10.7 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game during the postseason. 

The model also knows Phoenix guard Chris Paul is a veteran presence in the backcourt. Paul orchestrates the offense with ease and is fearless when driving down the lane to either score or dish the rock. The 12-time All-Star is also money from mid-range and knows how to consistently get to his spots on the floor. Paul is averaging 22.3 points and a team-high 11.3 assists per game. 

Now, it has set its sights on Mavericks vs. Suns. We can tell you the model is leaning Over the total, and it also says one side of the spread hits in over 60 percent of simulations! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any NBA picks.

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