Looking for Lakers vs. Suns predictions? We have you covered as the Suns travel to take on the Lakers on Thursday, Jan 11 at 10:00 ET. Currently, the total sits at 238 with the Suns favored by 1 on the road. Check out our Lakers vs. Suns player props and predictions.
Lakers vs. Suns Odds
- Spread: Suns -1
- Total 238
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Jan 11
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles CA
- TV: TNT
Suns Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Suns have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Although Phoenix has a straight up record of 1-4 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-4. The team averaged 110 points per game in these games.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Phoenix has an ATS mark of 3-7 while going 6-4 straight up.
Lakers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Lakers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games at home, the Lakers have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 116 points per game in this stretch.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 2-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
Can Phoenix Deliver Being Favored on the Road?
Coming into today’s game against the Lakers, the Suns are looking to stay above .500. So far, they are 19-18 and are in 8th place in the Western Conference. In the Pacific division, they hold the 3rd spot.
In their last game against the Clippers, the Suns scored 111 points and shot 49.4% from the field. They also made 10 threes. Overall, the Suns are 10th in the NBA with a field goal percentage of 48%. When it comes to three-pointers, they are 13th in percentage and 25th in made threes.
When it comes to scoring defense, the Suns are 14th in the NBA, allowing 114.5 points per game. On the road, they are giving up 113.5 points per game, which is 9th in the league.
So far this season, Phoenix has done a good job of defending the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot just 36.8% from deep. Overall, opposing teams have made 12.8 three-pointers per game vs. the Suns.
When it comes to rebounding, Phoenix is 20th in the NBA, grabbing 43.2 boards per contest. They are also 20th in steals at 7.1 per game.
Can the Lakers Hold Strong at Home?
So far this season, the Lakers are 19-19 overall and have gone 2-1 in their last three games. When playing against Western Conference teams, the Lakers are 14-12 compared to 5-7 in non-conference games.
In their most recent game vs. the Raptors, the Lakers put up 132 points and shot 54.3% from the field. From beyond the arc, they made 16 three-pointers. On the season, the Lakers are 7th in the NBA with a field goal percentage of 48%. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 29th in three-pointers made and 26th in three-point percentage.
When it comes to defense, the Los Angeles Lakers are currently 16th in points allowed per game at 115.1. At home, they are 8th in the league at 109.7 points per contest. Over their last five games, they have given up an average of 120 points per game.
One area where the Lakers have excelled defensively is on the glass. They are 3rd in defensive rebounds per game at 43.3. In terms of steals and blocks, they are 11th in both categories at 7.7 and 5.5 respectively.
One area where opponents have had success against the Lakers is from beyond the arc. On the season, the Lakers are 30th in made threes allowed per game at 14.4. Over their last five games, opponents have shot 45.1% from three against them.
Lakers vs. Suns Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Kevin Durant and his points prop of 26.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -131 while the under is at -104. With his prop line at 26.5, our model indicates that taking the over is the way to go as we project him to end up with 28. We foresee him having a field goal percentage of 55.6% and connecting on two threes.
- The Prop: Kevin Durant Over 26.5 Points (-131)
Lakers vs. Suns Predictions
We’re backing the Suns for a victory, with the projected score at 118-116. Additionally, we favor them to cover the spread, so we recommend placing a bet on the Suns at -1.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 238 and given that our model is projecting 234 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Suns -1 | at Fanduel Sportsbook
