5 Chris Paul Player Props to Watch for Game 2 vs. Mavericks

Neil Parker

Last Updated: May 3, 2022 1:52 PM EDT • 1 min 12 sec read. Twitter link Google News Link

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 02: Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after hitting a three-point shot against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of Game One of the Western Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Footprint Center on May 02, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Mavericks 121-114. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Christian Petersen/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Christian Petersen / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

The Phoenix Suns host the Dallas Mavericks at Footprint Center for Game 2 of their second-round series Wednesday, and Phoenix point guard Chris Paul has a handful of player props available to bettors at various sportsbooks. The Suns are currently 6-point favorites.

Phoenix jumped out to a 1-0 series lead with a 121-114 win Monday, and the Suns are now -490 favorites to win the series against Dallas at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Paul scored 19 points, grabbed five rebounds, dished three assists, and went 2-for-5 from beyond the arc in the win.

The veteran point guard averaged 14.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, 10.8 assists, and 1 3-pointer per game during the regular season. He has a 21.9-4.4-10.1-1.4 line through seven playoff games.

Additionally, he currently has the sixth shortest odds to win the NBA Finals MVP Award at +800 at Caesars Sportsbook, and the Suns are listed as the favorites to win the NBA Championship at +260.

Here’s a quick peek at Paul’s player prop totals at DraftKings Sportsbook, FanDuel, and Caesars Sportsbooks.

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FanDuel is currently offering the best return for four of the five noted props with only Paul’s assists total payout better at DraftKings and Caesars.

It’s worth noting Paul only played 29 minutes in Monday’s win, as Phoenix was leading by 13 at half and 17 after three quarters. He entered the contest with an average of 36.8 minutes per game in the postseason, so if Game 2 is a more competitive affair, Paul will likely log more minutes.

Of course, more minutes means more opportunities to pile up counting statistics.

Make sure to keep an eye on our Live Odds page throughout the week to get the best lines possible and connect with others in the SBR community on our popular sports betting forum.

Written By:
Neil Parker

A lifelong Cowboys, Cubs, Maple Leafs and Gators supporter, Neil has been covering sports in print and online since 2011. His past stops include USA TODAY, theScore, DraftKings Playbook and RotoWire among others. He's a graduate of St. Thomas University and Acadia University and spends ample time at KenWo Golf Club.