Lakers vs. Suns: Betting Tips & Predictions

When: Friday, November 10th, 10:00 PM (ET)

Where: Footprint Center, AZ, Phoenix

TV: ESPN

Betting Odds

Point Spread: LAL +4/Pho -4 (Bovada – Get a 50% bonus using your credit card or 75% using bitcoin to deposit! Their live betting platform is the BEST!)

Total: 222.5

Money Line: LA+144/Suns -174

Notable Injuries

Lakers

• Anthony Davis (Questionable) Hip
• Jarred Vanderbilt (Out) Heel
• Gabe Vincent (Out) Knee
• Jaxson Hayes (Questionable) Ankle
• Jalen Hood-Schifino (Out) Patella

Suns

• Bradley Beal (Probable) Back
• Devin Booker (Out) Calf
• Damion Lee (Out) Knee

Recent Form

Getting ready to face the Suns, the Lakers hold an overall record of 3-5 and need a win to break their three-game losing streak. This season, when playing on the road, the Lakers have a 0-5 record, while their record at home is 3-0.

Facing off against the Lakers, the Suns are looking to secure a winning record, with their current record sitting at 4-4. Across their eight games, the Suns have recorded a 2-3 record when facing teams from the Western Conference and a 2-1 record in non-conference games.

The Historicals

Through the last 5 head-to-head matchups, neither team has gotten a leg up on the spread, each sitting at 2-2-1. In addition, the games have been competitive, with an average of just 1 point per game separating the teams. Over the course of these games, they averaged 221 points per game, leading a 3-2 over-under record.

Analysis

In their most recent game, the Lakers’ offense concluded with only 94 points against the Rockets. Throughout the game, they made 7/25 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 42.9%. So far this season, the Lakers offense has looked to push the pace, averaging 101.8 possessions per contest. For the season, they are 27th in field goal attempts per game, and their season field goal percentage is 47%.

So far, the Lakers’ defense is ranked 22nd in the league at 116.2 points per contest.

The Los Angeles defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.2% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.0% of their field goal attempts vs. Los Angeles.

The Suns’ offense wrapped up their last game with 116 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 112.5 points per contest. Grayson Allen led the scoring for the Suns, contributing 26 points. Additionally, Kevin Durant chipped in with 25 points.

Currently, the Suns’ defense holds the 12th rank in the NBA, allowing 111.0 points per game.

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.

Betting Trends

• In their last ten games away from home, the Lakers have a straight-up record of 1-9 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 108 points per game in this stretch.
• Through their last ten home games, Phoenix has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 107 points per game.
• Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Lakers have a straight-up record of 0-5. Their record vs. the spread in these games was 3-2.
• In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Suns have a straight-up record of 2-1 while going 1-2 against the spread.

Joes Pick To Cover The Spread

Even though the Suns are going to be without Devin Booker, there is a chance that Anthony Davis also won’t play for the Lakers. Also, given the fact that the Lakers have been bad on the road to start the season, I’m taking the Suns to pick up the win and cover. Bet your NBA predictions for FREE this week by scoring a massive 100% real cash bonus on your first deposit of $100 to $300 when you use bonus promo code PREDICTEM at BetUS Sportsbook!