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Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Lakers (5-10) and Phoenix Suns (10-6) meet Tuesday at Footprint Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Lakers vs. Suns odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Lakers won their 3rd consecutive game and covered the spread as 6-point home favorites 123-92 vs. the San Antonio Spurs Sunday. F/C Anthony Davis finished with game-highs in points (30) and rebounds (18) as F LeBron James was out for a 4th consecutive game with a left adductor strain.

Los Angeles is 3-0 against the spread (ATS) in its last 3 games.

The Suns covered as 5.5-point home favorites 116-95 vs. the New York Knicks Sunday. Six Suns players scored in double-digits as G Chris Paul missed his 6th straight game with a right heel injury.

Phoenix is 0-4 ATS in its last 4 games following a moneyline win.

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Lakers at Suns odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:30 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lakers +360 (bet $100 to win $360) | Suns -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Lakers +9.5 (-105) | Suns -9.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Lakers at Suns key injuries

Lakers

F/C Anthony Davis (back) probable
F LeBron James (groin) out
F Juan Toscano-Anderson (back) questionable

Suns

F Cameron Johnson (knee) out
G Chris Paul (heel) out
G/F Landry Shamet (concussion) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Lakers at Suns picks and predictions

Prediction

Lakers 120, Suns 119

Moneyline

Sprinkle on LAKERS (+360).

Los Angeles is on a 3-game win streak for the 1st time since January, led by Davis who is averaging 35 points and 17.3 rebounds over that stretch. While the Suns are the better team, Phoenix is just 3-3 straight up in its last 6 games without Paul and has underperformed after ML wins.

Against the spread

BET LAKERS +9.5 (-105).

This line is an overreaction to the news that James will be out Tuesday. Los Angeles has been playing its best basketball of the season lately without James and should cover again vs. a Suns team that is missing its starting PG. Take the points.

Over/Under

BET OVER 226.5 (-115).

The Over is 3-1 in Los Angeles’ last 4 games and the Lakers are averaging 120.3 points over that stretch. The Over is also 3-1 in Phoenix’s last 4 games with the Suns averaging 122.8 points. I expect these teams to continue playing fast-paced basketball and help the Over hit Tuesday.

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Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Lakers (31-47) take on the Phoenix Suns (62-16) on the road in the final regular-season matchup between the two teams. Tip-off Tuesday is 10:30 p.m. ET at Footprint Center. Below, we look at the Lakers vs. Suns odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Lakers have lost six games in a row and are on the brink of missing the play-in games to determine the conference’s final two seeds in the playoffs. They are in 11th place, trailing the 10th-place San Antonio Spurs by two games with four games left in the regular season.

The Suns have lost two straight games and have begun resting players for the postseason since they have clinched the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs. One win will give them a franchise record for wins in a season.

Lakers at Suns odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:43 a.m. ET.

Money line: Lakers +500 (bet $100 to win $500) | Suns -750 (bet $750 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Lakers +10.5 (-102) | Suns -10.5 (-122)
Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

Lakers at Suns key injuries

Lakers

F Anthony Davis (foot) questionable
F LeBron James (ankle) questionable

Suns

F Frank Kaminsky (knee) out
F Dario Saric (knee) out

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Lakers at Suns odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 125, Lakers 112

Money line

The Suns have swept the three games of the season series, winning every game by double digits, including a 140-111 win March 13 in the last matchup.

The Lakers have lost six games in a row and only have two wins in their last 12 contests.

The Suns lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road Sunday, but rested most of their starting lineup.

Playing in front of the home crowd, the Suns will give a full effort Tuesday and would love to push the Lakers to the brink of elimination.

But because of the price, PASS on the money line unless you include a Suns win in a parlay bet. It’s not worth the wager on its own.

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Against the spread

The Suns’ smallest margin of victory over the Lakers this season in their three wins was 10 points.

The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games. They are 16-22 ATS on the road this season.

The Suns are only 19-20 ATS at home this season. They have failed to cover the spread in three consecutive games. They are now trying to tune up for the playoffs. With a fully healthy roster and a banged-up Lakers roster, take the SUNS -10.5 (-122).

Over/Under

The Suns only scored 96 in their loss on Sunday, but they averaged 125.6 points in their previous 10 games.

The Lakers have allowed an average of 122.8 points per game in their last 16. They have scored 108 or more points in nine straight games.

That pace from both teams should be enough to get you over the projected total tonight.

Take OVER 232.5 (-108).

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Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns Game 2 odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns Game 2 NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

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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Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns Game 1 odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The 2-seed Phoenix Suns host the 7-seed Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first-round playoff series Sunday at their self-titled arena. Tip-off is at 3:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Lakers-Suns odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

The Suns are in the postseason for the first time since 2010 and were led by Devin Booker‘s 25.6 points per game.

Chris Paul averaged 16.4 points and 8.9 assists, while Deandre Ayton averaged a double-double with 14.4 points per game and 10.5 rebounds per game. The Suns beat the Lakers in two of three matchups in the regular season.

The Lakers seek to defend their championship but had to make it through the play-in tournament to get to the postseason. Anthony Davis played in only half of the team’s 72 regular-season games and LeBron James missed 27 games.

Lakers at Suns: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:27 a.m. ET.

Money line: Lakers +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Suns -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Lakers +2.5 (-110) | Suns -2.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 213.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Lakers at Suns: Key injuries

Lakers

PF Anthony Davis (shoulder) probable
SF LeBron James (ankle) probable

Suns

None affecting gambling odds.

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Lakers at Suns: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Suns 115, Lakers 110

Money line (ML)

The Suns beat the Lakers at home 111-94 March 21. Only three teams had more home wins than the Suns’ 27. The Lakers went 3-5 in their last eight road games.

The Suns are fully healthy and the Lakers’ two stars are not 100%. Being at home and in the playoffs for the first time in over a decade, Phoenix will come out playing well.

Take the SUNS (-140).

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Suns had the league’s second-best ATS record at 42-28-2 ATS, covering the spread in 60% of their games. They had the highest cover percentage at home during the season at 63.9%.

The Lakers covered the spread in only 44.4% of their games this season. They are 1-4 ATS in their last five games. L.A. did not win or cover the spread in the game against Phoenix in March.

Take the SUNS -2.5 (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

The Suns ended the season with the second-highest Over percentage in the league at 58.3%. They beat the total by an average of 2.5 points per game. They closed the season with nine of their final 10 games going Over the projected total.

The Lakers had the league’s lowest Over percentage at 38.9%. They went 3-3 O/U in their final six games. Two of the three games between the two teams went Over this season.

Take OVER 213.5 (-110).

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Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Los Angeles Lakers (28-14) face the Phoenix Suns (27-13), who are wrapping up a five-game homestand, for the second time this season on Sunday. The game tips off at 10 p.m. ET in Phoenix Suns Arena. Below, we analyze the Lakers-Suns odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

Lakers at Suns: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:18 a.m. ET.

Money line: Lakers +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Suns -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Lakers +9 (-110) | Suns -9 (-110)
Over/Under: 214.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Lakers at Suns: Key injuries

Lakers

PF Marc Gasol (rest) probable
PF Anthony Davis (calf) out
SF LeBron James (ankle) out
SF Jared Dudley (knee) out

Suns

Nothing affecting the betting odds.

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Lakers at Suns: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Suns 110, Lakers 95

Money line (ML)

The Suns have not been playing as well since the All-Star Break, going 3-2 so far and alternating wins and losses.

The Lakers will play without their two superstars, which makes this game a bit of a must-win for the Suns to stay ahead of Los Angeles in the Western Conference.

The Suns are healthy and should win. However, at -400, it isn’t worth it. PASS on the money line.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Suns have the best ATS record in the NBA at 27-13, which matches their overall record. It is with good reason. The Suns have covered the spread in every single win this season. Phoenix has failed to cover the spread in any loss.

When they win, they cover, so the question is whether they will beat the Lakers, who are 21-21 ATS this season and 2-2 ATS when they are underdogs. With no LeBron or AD, the Suns should win and cover.

Take the SUNS -10 (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

The Lakers have the lowest Over percentage in the league at 35.7%. They are 4-15 O/U on the road. They will be without their two best offensive players, so even getting to 100 points will be tough, and they still allow the second-fewest points in the league at 106.3.

Take UNDER 214.5 (-110).

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