Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers Odds, AI Picks, and AI Prediction
At 10:00 ET, the Lakers (-117) will host the Suns (-104) at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers (-1.5) are currently on a two-game winning streak and are 4th in the Pacific Division. The Suns (-104) are 3rd in the Pacific Division and have lost their last two games.
This Western Pacific Division matchup will be televised on TNT and the over/under line is 237.5 points. Keep reading for our Suns vs Lakers Odds.
Game Information
Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers |
Location of the Game: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles CA |
Date and Time: Thursday, January 11th 10:00 ET |
How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Betting Picks
Odds | AI Betting Picks |
O/U | Under 237.5 -109 |
ML | Suns -104 |
ATS | Suns +1.5 |
Suns vs Lakers Odds
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Phoenix Suns
Today, the Suns will take on the Lakers in Los Angeles. The Suns are the underdogs in this matchup, and they are getting 1.5 points. So far this season, Phoenix has an overall record of 19-18, and they are in 8th place in the Western Conference.
Against other Western Conference teams, the Suns are 12-14, compared to 7-4 in non-conference games. In the Pacific Division, they are 3-7, and they are 8-7 on the road.
This is the 4th straight game that Phoenix has been the underdog, and they have lost their last three games against the spread. For the season, they are 3-8 vs. the spread as the underdog.
For the over/under, Phoenix has a record of 21-16 this season. In their last two games, the games have gone over the posted total. On average, their games have seen 229.7 points scored, and their average over/under line is 229.3.
In their last game, the Suns lost to the Clippers by a score of 138-111. The over/under line for the game was 234.5, and the teams combined for 249 points. Phoenix was a 5-point underdog going into the game, so they lost vs. the spread by 27 points.
So far this season, the Suns are 16th in the NBA in scoring at 115.2 points per game. However, their scoring average is slightly higher at home (116.9) compared to on the road (112.9).
Suns’ Scoring Struggles
Coming into this game, the Suns have scored less than the NBA average in 54.1% of their games. In terms of pace, Phoenix is 25th in the league at 97.6 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Suns are 10th in field goal percentage at 48%. They are also 7th in true shooting percentage. From beyond the arc, Phoenix is 13th in three-point shooting at 37%.
When it comes to points allowed per game, the Suns are 14th in the NBA stats at 114.5. On the road, they are 9th at 113.5 points per contest. Over their last five games, they have given up 115 points per game, which is 11th in the league.
One area where Phoenix has been strong defensively is in the blocked shots department. They are 5th in the NBA at 6.2 blocks per game. In terms of steals, they are 20th at 7.1 per contest.
So far this season, opposing teams have made 54.1% of their three-point attempts vs. the Suns. On the year, Phoenix is 13th in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 36.8%.
Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers have a record of 19-19 this season and are currently 9th in the Western Conference. In non-conference games, they are 5-7, compared to 14-12 against other teams in the West.
At home, the Lakers are 13-6 and have won their last two games at home. For the season, they have an average scoring margin of +5.2 PPG at home, and they are 8-11 ATS at home.
As for their over/under record, the Lakers are 20-18 this season. In their last game vs. the Raptors, the teams combined for 263 points, surpassing the O/U line of 237.5. This was also a win for the Lakers, who were 4.5-point favorites.
So far, the Lakers have been the favorite in 23 of their 38 games and have a record of 15-8 in those games. However, they have failed to cover the spread in three straight games as the favorite.
On average, the Lakers’ games have seen 229 points scored this season. Today’s O/U line of 237.5 is higher than 34 of their previous games. Overall, their O/U record for the season is 20-18.
At home this season, the Lakers are averaging 114.9 points per game, which is 20th in the NBA. Overall, they are 19th in scoring at 114 PPG. In terms of pace, the Lakers are 7th in the league at 100.6 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Lakers are 7th in field goal percentage at 48%. However, they are just 26th in three-point shooting at 35% and 29th in three-point attempts. In terms of free throws, the Lakers are 9th in attempts and 11th in makes.
Lakers’ Scoring Challenge
So far, the Lakers have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 36.8% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 9th in the league. On the offensive glass, the Lakers are 29th in the NBA standings.
So far this season, the Lakers have been a middle-of-the-pack defense, ranking 16th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 115.1. At home, they have been slightly better, giving up 109.7 points per contest, which is 8th in the league.
One area where the Lakers have excelled defensively is on the glass. They are 3rd in the NBA in defensive rebounds per game, but they have struggled to defend the three-point line, ranking 30th in made threes allowed per game.
Over their last five games, the Lakers have been solid inside the arc, ranking 7th in two-point shooting percentage allowed. However, they have struggled to defend the three-point line during that stretch, ranking 28th in three-point shooting percentage allowed.
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