The Phoenix Suns (21-32) take on the Los Angeles Lakers (39-12) for the third time this season Monday. Tip-off is at 10:30 p.m. ET at Staples Center in Los Angeles. We analyze the Suns-Lakers odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Suns at Lakers: Key injuries
Suns
- C Aron Baynes (hip) out
- PF Frank Kaminsky (knee) out
- SG Jared Harper (wrist) out
- SF Dario Saric (ankle) out
- C Deandre Ayton (ankle) questionable
- SG Tyler Johnson (knee) out
Lakers
- C DeMarcus Cousins (knee) out
- C Anthony Davis (finger) probable
Suns at Lakers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Lakers 115, Suns 101
Moneyline (ML)
The Suns (+625) have lost five of their last six games, while dealing with a number of key injuries. The Lakers (-1000) have won three of four. After the Lakers were blown out by the Houston Rockets (121-111) Thursday, the Suns blew out the Rockets (127-91) the next night. While Phoenix is a respectable 11-14 on the road, the Lakers are 17-7 at home and have beaten the Suns twice already this season.
With a shorthanded Suns squad, this is a certain win for the Lakers. However, when looking at the moneyline, take a hard PASS on wagering, as there is no money to be made.
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The Lakers are double-digit favorites at -12.5. They have not been reliable at covering the spread at home, going 12-11-1 ATS at Staples Center so far this season. Phoenix, on the other hand, is 14-11 ATS on the road. Phoenix is also 16-14-1 ATS after a loss. They are coming off a 117-108 home loss to the Denver Nuggets Saturday. The Lakers are 20-17-1 ATS after a win.
That said, the Suns have covered the spread in only one of their last six games and are shorthanded against a Lakers team at full strength.
Take the LAKERS (-12.5, -110) to win by at least 13 points.
Over/Under (O/U)
Monday’s total is set at 228.5 points. The two teams have averaged 231 points in their two previous meetings this season, going 1-1 against the Over/Umder. The Suns are 12-13 O/U on the road and the Lakers are 11-13 O/U at home. The Lakers shouldn’t have trouble scoring, but if the Suns are without both Ayton and Baynes, they will have no inside presence. Unless they get hot from the three-point line, they will struggle.
I’m taking the UNDER 228.5 (-106).
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