Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers Preview
The Lakers and Suns are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN. The Suns will host the game at Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ.
This Pacific division matchup has an over/under of 222.5 points, and the Suns are favored to win at home vs. the Lakers. Check out BetCoco for Phoenix Suns – Los Angeles Lakers odds
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Lakers have gone a perfect 3-0 in their last three head to head matchups vs. the Suns. Across the last three head to head matchups between the Lakers and Suns, the teams have averaged 218 points per game with an over/under record of 2-1. The last three times they have faced off with the Suns as the home team, the OU record is 2-1.
- Across the Lakers last three road games, the team averaged 100 points per game while allowing 118. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 0-3 straight-up.
- Phoenix has played well in their previous five home games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 107 points per game while allowing 107. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- As the betting underdog, the Lakers have an ATS mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. Los Angeles posted a straight up mark of 2-8 in these matchups.
- Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Suns have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 1-2.
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
So far this season, the Lakers has a record of 3-5, as they look to get closer to the .500 mark vs. the Suns. Currently, in the Western Conference, the team is ranked 12th, and they are 5th in the Pacific division.
Los Angeles’ ATS record sits below .500 (2-6). The Lakers have experienced a two game ATS loss streak as favorites, and they are 1-2 vs. the spread when they are underdogs.
The over/under record for the Lakers stands at 2-6-0 so far this season. Their games have an ongoing average of 226.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 226.
The Lakers’ offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 94 points versus the Rockets. During the game, they attempted 25 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 42.9%. The team’s scoring leader is LeBron James, who holds an average of 24.4 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Anthony Davis is averaging 23.9 points per game this season.
Currently, the Lakers’ defense holds the 22nd rank in the NBA, allowing 116.2 points per game.
Opponents are hitting 53.3% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 37.2% of their three-point attempts.
In their upcoming game against the Lakers, the Suns can move above .500 with a win, as they are currently 4-4. In away games this season, the Suns have put together a 3-2 record, whereas they have a 1-2 record when playing at home.
Phoenix has an ATS record of .500 for the season, and they stand at 4-4 ATS. When playing on the road, the Suns hold an ATS record of 3-2 in contrast to a 1-2 record against the spread when playing at home.
The Suns come in with an over/under record of 5-3-0 for the current season. The average points per game in their played games is 212.0, with an average over/under line of 224.8.
In their most recent game, the Suns’ offense tallied 116 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 112.5 points per game. Leading the team in scoring is Kevin Durant, who is averaging 29.2 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Eric Gordon also maintains a PPG average of 13.6 heading into game.
Currently, the Suns’ defense holds the 12th rank in the NBA, allowing 111.0 points per game.
For the season, Phoenix is ranked 30th in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 19.9 free-throws per game vs. the Suns and have an overall field goal percentage of 45.3%.
With a 4-point advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Suns to secure a 111-109 victory.
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Tips
- Take the Suns on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Lakers (+4)
- Our NBA model projects 220 points, and we suggest taking the under
Phoenix Suns Injury Report
- Bradley Beal – Back – Probable
- Devin Booker – Calf – Out
- Damion Lee – Knee – Out
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
- Anthony Davis – Hip – Questionable
- Jarred Vanderbilt – Heel – Out
- Gabe Vincent – Knee – Out
- Jaxson Hayes – Ankle – Questionable
- Jalen Hood-Schifino – Patella – Out
