Arizona sports betting odds for the Suns have decreased following a disappointing weekend in Texas.
During a weekend, the Phoenix Suns’ odds of winning the NBA championship dropped drastically on Arizona sports betting apps, transitioning from favorable to unfavorable.
The Suns’ strong start in the Western Conference Semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks was halted when they lost their lead in Texas after dominating the first two games with a 27-point margin.
Phoenix lost by 9 points in the first game and by 10 points in the second game, leaving the best-of-seven series tied before Game 5 on Tuesday.
The Suns and Mavericks will go head-to-head at the Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Arizona time, airing live on TNT.
Schedule for the Suns vs. Mavericks series
- The Suns emerge victorious over the Mavericks in Game 1, winning with a score of 121-114.
- The Suns secured a 129-109 victory over the Mavericks in Game 2.
- In Game 3, the Mavericks emerged victorious over the Suns with a final score of 103-94.
- In Game 4, the Mavericks emerged victorious over the Suns with a score of 111-101, tying the series at 2-2.
- The fifth game is scheduled for May 10th at 7 p.m. on TNT in Phoenix.
- The sixth game will be airing on ESPN in Dallas on May 12, with the exact time yet to be announced.
- If necessary, Game 7 will take place on May 15 in Phoenix as scheduled.
Golden State moves ahead of Suns in NBA championship odds.
The NBA championship odds for Monty Williams’ team have seen a significant decrease since Friday, dropping from +200 on BetMGM Arizona to +275.
On Friday, the odds for Phoenix at Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings Sportsbook Arizona, and FanDuel Sportsbook Arizona were raised from +200 to +270 (DraftKings) and +330 (FanDuel).
The Warriors have reclaimed the top position on all four sites, with odds varying from +210 on FanDuel Sportsbook Arizona to +225 on BetMGM Arizona.
As of now, Golden State is ahead in the series against the No. 2-seeded Memphis Grizzlies in the Western Conference bracket, with a score of 2-1.
NBA Championship Odds
Phoenix is the favorite to win Game 5 with a commanding lead.
Even though the Suns didn’t perform well in Dallas last weekend, they still hold the upper hand going into Game 5.
Phoenix is the top pick on four popular Arizona sports betting platforms this Tuesday.
The Suns’ odds range from -5.5 at BetMGM Arizona to -6.5 at FanDuel Sportsbook Arizona.
Both DraftKings Sportsbook Arizona and Caesars Sportsbook Arizona have Phoenix listed at -6.
For those looking to make a moneyline wager on Game 5, the Suns are favored with odds of -250 at BetMGM, DraftKings, and FanDuel, and -260 at Caesars Sportsbook.
It should be noted that Phoenix had the top home record in the NBA in the regular season, going 32-9, and they have continued their success at home in the postseason with a 3-1 record.
Booker and Paul among the favorites for NBA Finals MVP
As the NBA playoffs continue, keep an eye on the thrilling battle for the 2022 NBA Finals MVP award.
Devin Booker and Chris Paul from the Suns are both ranked in the top five for the trophy at FanDuel Sportsbook Arizona.
In the ongoing playoffs, Booker is the Suns’ leading scorer, averaging 25 points per game, while Paul is the team leader in assists with 9.0 per game and steals with 1.5 per game.
Paul has a shooting percentage of 57.6% from the field and 36.8% from behind the arc in 10 playoff starts.
On the other hand, Booker has achieved a 47.6% field goal percentage and a 50% 3-point shooting percentage.
The outcome of the 2022 postseason hangs on the Tuesday performances of Booker, Paul, and the rest of the team.
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Peterson Christopher has accumulated over seven years of experience in the sports and sports betting industry in Arizona, holding positions at ArizonaSports.com, the Tucson Weekly, and the Green Valley News. Currently, he is the lead writer at yengols.com.
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