The Phoenix Suns (10-6) host the Los Angeles Lakers (5-10) in a Western Conference battle on Tuesday night. This is the first of four matchups between Pacific Division foes. Last season, the Suns swept the Lakers 4-0. Phoenix has won two of its last three games. On the other side, Los Angeles is on a three-game win streak. LeBron James (adductor) is out for Los Angeles, while Chris Paul (heel) and Landry Shamet (concussion) are out for Phoenix. The Lakers are 5-10 against the spread and the Suns are 10-6 ATS this season.
Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Suns as a 10-point favorite in the latest Lakers vs. Suns odds. The over/under for total points is set at 226. Before making any Suns vs. Lakers picks, you need to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's advanced computer model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Lakers vs. Suns and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Suns vs. Lakers:
- Lakers vs. Suns spread: Phoenix -10
- Lakers vs. Suns Over-Under: 226 points
- Lakers vs. Suns money line: Phoenix -480, Los Angeles +360
- LAL: Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last five games following an ATS win
- PHO: Suns are 7-1 ATS in their last eight home games
- Lakers vs. Suns picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Lakers can cover
Forward Anthony Davis knows how to impact the game both offensively and defensively. Davis has superb instincts and reaction time that allows him to quickly recover. The eight-time All-Star can be a prolific blocker and a relentless rebounder, and he leads the team in points (25.6), rebounds (12), and blocks (1.9). In his last game, Davis finished with 30 points and 18 boards.
Guard Russell Westbrook is playing well in his new sixth-man role. Westbrook loves to play in downhill mode and attack the paint as the nine-time All-Star plays with maximum effort and looks to push the ball. Westbrook is also a good facilitator for the offense, averaging a team-high 7.7 assists with 15.4 points and 5.4 rebounds.
Why the Suns can cover
Center DeAndre Ayton is a physical presence down low. Ayton is an athletic big who has a solid back-to-the-basket game. The Arizona product has a soft touch around the rim and takes smart shots. The 24-year-old logs 14.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, and shoots 57% from the field. On Friday against the Utah Jazz, he finished with 17 points, 10 boards, eight assists, and three blocks.
Guard Cameron Payne adds a calm scoring threat in the backcourt. Payne has the ability to shoot and finish off the dribble. The Murray State product possesses a nice floater and can operate well in the pick and roll. Payne averages 14.1 points and 4.5 assists per game. In his previous outing, he had 21 points, seven rebounds, and nine assists.
How to make Lakers vs. Suns picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 230 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations. You can only get the pick at SportsLine.
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