If you’re looking for Suns vs. Lakers predictions, you’ve come to the right place. The Lakers are on the move to take on the Suns on Friday, Nov 10 at 10:00 ET. At present, the total is set at 222.5, and the Suns are favored by 4 at home. Keep reading to get our Suns vs. Lakers player props and predictions.
Suns vs. Lakers Odds
- Spread: Suns -4
- Total 222.5
Game Info
- Date: Friday, Nov 10
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Location: Footprint Center, Phoenix AZ
- TV: ESPN
Lakers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Lakers have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Although Los Angeles has a straight up record of 0-5 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-4. The team averaged 107 points per game in these games.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 0-5 straight up.
Suns Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Suns have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- The Suns are 3-2 ATS in their last home games and 3-2 straight-up.
- The last ten games that Phoenix was favored, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 7-3 straight up.
Will the Lakers Find a Way to Win in Phoenix?
So far this season, the Lakers have a record of just 3-5, as they look to pick up a win over the Suns. In their eight games, the Lakers have gone 2-3 against Western Conference teams and 1-2 in non-conference action.
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.
At this time, the Lakers’ defense is positioned 22nd in the NBA, permitting 116.2 points per game.
Inside the arc, the Lakers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 53.3% and 37.2% from three-point territory.
Can the Suns Pull Off a Home Win?
Today’s matchup sees the Suns seeking to extend their current two game winning streak, with an overall record standing at 4-4. During their eight games, the Suns have gone 2-3 against teams in the Western Conference and 2-1 in non-conference matchups.
The Suns offense is coming off a game in which they scored 116 points vs. the Bulls. Overall their field goal percentage was 42.2% while connecting on 19 threes. Grayson Allen led the team in scoring, putting up 26 points. Additionally, Kevin Durant contributed 25 points for the Suns.
So far, the Suns defense is giving up 111.0 points per contest, which has them sitting 12th in the NBA. One thing to note, is they have given up more points than their season average in two straight matchups.
On two point field goal attempts, the Suns’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 51.5% and allowing 34.2% from beyond the arc.
Suns vs. Lakers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Kevin Durant and his points prop of 29.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -108 while the under is at -127. In his matchup vs. the Suns, we are recommending to take the under on Kevin Durant and his prop of 29.5 points. Our player projection model has him falling short of his prop with a projected 21.
- The Prop: Kevin Durant Under 29.5 Points (-127)
Suns vs. Lakers Predictions
Coming in as the underdogs at +4, we have the Lakers as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 222.5, and our model predicts the Lakers and Suns to score a combined 218 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Lakers +4