The 2-seed Phoenix Suns host the 7-seed Los Angeles Lakers for Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs Tuesday. They lead the series 1-0. Tip-off for Game 2 is at 10 p.m. ET at Phoenix Suns Arena. Below, we analyze the Lakers-Suns Game 2 odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.
The Lakers shot just 26.9% from 3-point range in Game 1, and PF Anthony Davis scored only 13 points on 5-for-16 shooting. Los Angeles trailed for most of the game.
The Suns were good in their first playoff games since 2010. SG Devin Booker‘s playoffs debut was great, as he scored 34 points to go along with 7 rebounds 8 eight assists. C Deandre Ayton outplayed Davis with 21 points on 10-for-11 shooting; he added 16 rebounds, including eight offensive boards. PG Chris Paul exited the game with a stinger and finished with only 7 points.
Lakers at Suns: Odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Lakers -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Suns +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Lakers -1.5 (-110) | Suns +1.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 209.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Lakers at Suns: Key injuries
Lakers
- PF Anthony Davis (shoulder) probable
- SF LeBron James (ankle) probable
Suns
- None affecting betting lines
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Lakers at Suns: Odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Suns 105, Lakers 101
Money line (ML)
The Suns are 28-9 this season at home. The Lakers have not won in Phoenix yet this year, losing their only game there in the regular season and then Game 1.
LeBron James‘ teams are 12-8 after losing Game 1 of a playoffs series. The Lakers bounced back twice for wins in last year’s playoffs after losing the series opener.
While Davis should fair better after a subpar performance in which Ayton outplayed him, the Suns got little offensively outside of Booker and Ayton in Game 1. The rest of the starting lineup combined for 25 points on 10-for-30 shooting.
The Suns played the same opponent in consecutive games five times in the regular season. Both times they won the first matchup they also won the second.
Take the SUNS (+100) in Game 2.
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Against the spread (ATS)
The Suns are now 3-1 ATS against the Lakers this season and they have the league’s second-best cover percentage at 60.6%. As underdogs, the Suns were 8-4 ATS in the regular season.
The Lakers were 16-13-1 ATS after a loss this season. They failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games dating back to the regular season.
Take the SUNS +1.5 (-110).
Over/Under (O/U)
The pace was set in the series opener, as neither team cracked 100 points. Phoenix is 42-31 O/U this season but the Lakers have the league’s lowest Over percentage at 38.4%.
If Game 2 is anything like Game 1, expect a low-scoring, close game.
Take UNDER 209.5 (-110).
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