This Thursday evening in the NBA, the Phoenix Suns are set to face off against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, marking a pivotal Pacific Division clash. Both teams are striving to find consistent form this season. The Suns, with a 19-18 record, have stumbled recently, losing three of their last four games. The Lakers, balancing at 19-19, are looking to build on their back-to-back wins. This matchup is particularly noteworthy as it’s the final one of the season between these two, with the Lakers having secured a five-game winning streak against the Suns. LeBron James is currently listed as questionable due to an ankle issue.
The game is scheduled for a 10 p.m. ET start, and the latest odds favor the Suns by 1.5 points, with a total points over/under set at 238. Those planning to place bets should consider the insights from SportsLine’s advanced computer model, which has been profitable over the past seasons.
For the Suns, they come into the game averaging 115.2 points per game, while the Lakers are close behind with an average of 114.0 points per game. Before deciding on your Lakers vs. Suns bets, it’s recommended to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven model.
Los Angeles has a strong frontcourt presence in Anthony Davis, who has been exceptional in rebounding and blocking, alongside scoring an average of 25.7 points per game. LeBron James, if playing, brings his versatile skills in scoring, rebounding, and assisting, making a significant impact on the team’s performance.
The Suns’ strength includes guard Bradley Beal, who’s returning to form, averaging 16.4 points per game. Center Jusuf Nurkic provides a solid presence down low, being ninth in the NBA for rebounds and contributing significantly to the scoring.
SportsLine’s model leans towards the Under on the total points, projecting a combined score of 228. It also suggests that one side of the spread has a high chance of success in over 60% of simulations. To see the detailed picks, visit SportsLine now.
As the Suns and Lakers prepare for their final season face-off, it remains to be seen which team will prevail in this exciting divisional matchup.