The Lakers host the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, Dec 5. Today’s game is set for 10:00 ET and will be shown on TNT. Los Angeles comes into this game as 1.5-point favorites with the total set at 229. Keep reading to get our Lakers vs. Suns predictions.
Lakers vs. Suns Odds
- Spread: Lakers -1.5
- Total 229
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Dec 5
- 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.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Phoenix has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 110 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Suns have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
Lakers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Lakers have an over/under record of 0-5 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Through their last three home contests, the Lakers offense has averaged 112 points per game while allowing an average of 126. Los Angeles posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Lakers have a straight up record of 8-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 6-4.
Will the Phoenix Defense Show Up on the Road?
In their last five games, the Suns have gone 3-2 and have an overall record of 12-8. In games played against Western Conference teams, they are 9-6 and have gone 3-2 in non-conference games.
In their previous game, the Suns’ offense finished with 116 points, which is right in line with their current average of 116.2 points per contest. Kevin Durant is leading the team in scoring at 31 points per contest. Devin Booker has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 27.9 going into the game.
On average, the Phoenix defense is giving up 113.2 points per game (16th). Right now, they are on a 3 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average.
When it comes to forced turnovers, the Suns are forcing 14.2 per game, which is 23rd in the league. They also come into the game sitting 1st in blocked shots at 7 per game.
Can the Lakers Hold Strong at Home?
With today’s game vs. the Suns on tap, the Lakers are hoping to improve upon their 12-9 record, which puts them above .500. Against Western Conference teams, the Lakers have gone 9-6 in their 21 games, compared to 3-3 in non-conference games.
The Lakers’ offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 107 points against the Rockets. In that game, they made 8/27 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 44.9%. Anthony Davis led the team in scoring, putting up 27 points. Additionally, Austin Reaves contributed 18 points for the Lakers.
The Lakers’ defense is presently ranked 18th in the league, allowing an average of 113.5 points per contest.
Opponents are hitting 52.2% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 36.2% of their three-point attempts.
Lakers vs. Suns Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is LeBron James and his points prop of 25.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -140 while the under is at +110. In his matchup vs. the Lakers, we are recommending to take the under on LeBron James and his prop of 25.5 points. Our player projection model has him falling short of his prop with a projected 23.
- The Prop: LeBron James Under 25.5 Points (+110)
Lakers vs. Suns Predictions
The Suns come in as the underdog at +1.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 229 and given that our model is projecting 226 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Suns +1.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook