Betting on today’s Suns and Lakers game? Catch the action at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, as the Lakers hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on TNT. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 223.5 points, and the Lakers are favored to win at home against the Suns.
In their most recent game, the Suns emerged victorious against the Golden State Warriors in an away game, securing a final score of 108-104. The total score of the match amounted to 212, which was below the over under line of 235. Despite being considered the underdog with a spread of +3, the Phoenix Suns effectively covered the spread.
Phoenix’s leading scorer was Devin Booker in the most recent game, as he scored 32 points. Kevin Durant, the second leading scorer, contributed 18 points and also grabbed 11 rebounds.
On defense vs. the Warriors, the Phoenix Suns recorded 5 steals, secured 43 defensive rebounds, and allowed 104 points in their most recent game.
Los Angeles’ most recent game came against the Nuggets, resulting in a defeat for the Lakers with a final score of 119-107. Despite being the underdog with a spread of +4.5, the Lakers failed to cover the spread and suffered a -12 margin of loss.
Against Denver, the Lakers were led by LeBron James, the leading scorer for the team, who scored 21 points. Taurean Prince, the second leading scorer, contributed with 18 points and also recorded 3 rebounds.
On the defensive end of the floor, the Lakers recorded 11 turnovers and 4 blocked shots in their most recent game against the Nuggets. They also allowed 119 points.
In the 2022-2023 season, the Phoenix Suns had a 2-2 record against the Los Angeles Lakers. The games played between these two teams had an average combined scoring of 228.8 points. Furthermore, the Suns’ ATS record against the Lakers was 1-2.
Last season, the Suns and Lakers did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Lakers have the leg up at 2-1. The Lakers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 231 points per game leading to an over/under record of 3-0. As the host vs. the Suns, the Lakers have gone 1-1-1 vs the spread.
How to Bet Lakers vs. Suns in Arizona
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +5.5, the Suns is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout. Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 223.5, and our model predicts the Suns and Lakers to score a combined 223 points. We recommend betting on the under.
- ArizonaSharp ATS Prediction: Suns +5.5
- ArizonaSharp OU Predict: Under 223.5
