Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Picks & Predictions
Tuesday's quarterfinal matchup between Phoenix and Los Angeles features two teams that entered the postseason with momentum. The Lakers have won four of their last five
Game outlook
Tuesday's quarterfinal matchup between Phoenix and Los Angeles features two teams that entered the postseason with momentum. The Lakers have won four of their last five meetings including a 122-119 road win over Phoenix on November 10. Phoenix secured a 116-109 victory over Memphis on Saturday night while Los Angeles defeated Houston 107-97 to cover the line as a 4.5-point favorite. Both teams are hoping to advance to the semifinals in Las Vegas with the Lakers as 2-point favorites at opening tip.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Suns +110 | Lakers -130
Spread: Suns +2 (-110) | Lakers -2 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 227.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 57%.
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix snapped a two game skid Saturday and defeated Memphis at home in the second game of a back-to-back. Devin Booker led the team with a double-double of 34 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists. Monday's game sees the Suns tied for the top spot in the Pacific Division standings, with a further injury of Damion Lee (knee) and Beal (back) being questionable for this contest.
Los Angeles Lakers Analysis
Anthony Davis leads the Lakers with 27 points and 14 rebounds in their win against Houston. LeBron James averages 24.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game, while Anthony Davis contributes 22.9 points, 12.5 rebounds and 2.8 blocks a night. The Lakers have alternated wins and losses in their last six games and are third in the Pacific Division, half a game behind the Kings and Suns. Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, Taurean Prince, Cam Reddish, Christian Wood, Gabe Vincent, Max Christie and Jaxson Hayes are also contributing for head coach Darvin Ham. Gabe Vincent is currently injured and is expected to return in mid-December. The Los Angeles Lakers have had a strong start to their season with a 3-0 record, leaving them half a game behind the division leaders, the Kings and Suns. In their most recent victory against the Houston Rockets, Anthony Davis spearheaded with 27 points and 14 rebounds. LeBron James carries the team in offense, averaging 24.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game, while Anthony Davis contributes 22.9 points, 12.5 rebounds and 2.8 blocks. The team averages 44.1 rebounds and 26.2 assists per game, and is ranked #20 for offense (scoring an average of 112.52 per game) and #18 for defense (giving up an average of 113.48 points per game). Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, Taurean Prince, Cam Reddish, Christian Wood, Gabe Vincent, Max Christie and Jaxson Hayes are also contributing for head coach Darvin Ham. However, Vincent is currently injured and expected to return in mid-December.