Suns vs Lakers Prediction
The Suns are coming off a couple of wins, and the Lakers are down Reaves. That’s why the line is this soft. I’m still siding with the Lakers on Sunday. The Suns have yet to string enough positive results together, and the defense has been a mess. The Lakers have quietly been one of the best teams through 13 games, and they’re 6-1 SU on the road.
There’s also history with Luka and these Suns, and with the way he’s playing right now, I wouldn’t be shocked to see him put on another ridiculous performance. I just need to see more from the Suns before I can back them against good teams. Give me the Lakers and the small number.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Bucks and Hawks, and they play the Hornets next. The Lakers have won 11 of their last 13 games. The Lakers are 6-1 SU on the road, 5-1 SU at home, and 9-4 ATS on the season.
The LA Lakers are averaging 122.2 points per game on 50.3 percent shooting and allowing 114.2 points per game on 45.4 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 38.6 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. Austin Reaves is averaging 24.7 points and 3.3 rebounds per game. Walker Kessler is averaging 14.5 points and 10.8 rebounds per game. Ziaire Williams is averaging 11 points and 2.6 rebounds per game. The LA Lakers are shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 80.4 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.8 rebounds per game.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns beat the Clippers and Hornets, and they play the Nuggets next. The Suns have lost 10 of their last 18 games. The Suns are 0-3 SU on the road, 5-3 SU at home, and 3-8 ATS on the season.
The Phoenix Suns are averaging 111.8 points per game on 48.7 percent shooting and allowing 116.1 points per game on 46.5 percent shooting. Devin Booker is averaging 25.5 points and 2.5 rebounds per game. Miles Bridges is averaging 14.6 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. Dillon Brooks is averaging 14.9 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. Jalen Green is averaging 11.8 points and 3.4 rebounds per game. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.9 rebounds per game.
Suns vs Lakers Injury Report
The Suns are without Mark Williams due to shoulder surgery.
The Lakers will be without Cameron Carr with an illness. Quentin Grimes is available despite a finger issue. Bronny James is questionable with an illness. Austin Reaves is out with a bone bruise. Collin Sexton is questionable with an orbital laceration. Adou Thiero is questionable with an ankle sprain.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Lakers have lost each of their last 11 games at Mortgage Matchup Center following a win.
- The underdogs have won four of the last five games between the Lakers and Suns.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 12 games at Mortgage Matchup Center following a win.
- The Suns have covered the spread in five of their last six games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won each of their last seven games.
- The Suns have lost eight of their last nine home games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Lakers’ last seven day games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the last five day games between the Lakers and Suns have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Suns rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (38.9).
- The Suns have used only two different starting fives this season- the fewest in the league.
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for points per game this season (122.2).
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (11.0).