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The Los Angeles Lakers (3-0) visit the Phoenix Suns (2-1) on Monday. Tip from Footprint Center is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Lakers vs. Suns odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Lakers lead 1-0
Los Angeles remains undefeated to open the season after a 131-127 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday while covering as a 1-point home favorite. F LeBron James had a triple-double, leading all scorers with 32 points while adding 14 rebounds and 10 assists. The Lakers shot 52.2% from the field.
Phoenix beat the Dallas Mavericks 114-102 on Saturday while covering as a 3.5-point home underdog. F Kevin Durant scored at team-high 31 points while C Jusuf Nurkic added a double-double (18 points, 14 rebounds). The Suns shot 45% from the field.
Lakers at Suns odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 1:37 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Lakers +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Suns -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Lakers +4.5 (-115) | Suns -4.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -115 | U: -106)
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Lakers at Suns key injuries
Lakers
- C Christian Koloko (conditioning) out
- F Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) out
- F Christian Wood (knee) out
Suns
- G Bradley Beal (elbow) questionable
- F Josh Okogie (hamstring) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Lakers at Suns picks and predictions
Prediction
Lakers 121, Suns 118
Moneyline
BET LAKERS (+150).
Los Angeles has been on fire to start the season, scoring 123 or more points in back-to-back games and winning all 3 games. While it will be tested Monday in its first road game, James and F Anthony Davis, who is leading the team in points (34) and rebounds (11) per game, have been nearly unstoppable. Even against a talented Phoenix team, the Lakers have the best value.
Against the spread
PASS.
The moneyline has the best value for LA.
Over/Under
BET OVER 227.5 (-115).
Until proven otherwise, take the Lakers Over. They have scored 123 or more points and allowed 116 or more points in back-to-back games. Phoenix has also been hot offensively to open the season, scoring 114 or more points in each of its 3 games while allowing 113 or more in 2 of its 3.
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