Suns vs. Lakers Prediction & Odds
The fourth-seeded Phoenix Suns head to L.A. to take on the seventh-seeded Lakers on NBA TV Friday night at 10:30 PM ET. Can the Suns cover the 6.5-point spread as road underdogs?
The Phoenix Suns are 45-35 on the season. They are 7-3 in their last 10 games. The Suns are 41-37-2 ATS on the year.
The Los Angeles Lakers are 41-39 on the season. They’re 7-3 in their last 10 games. The Lakers are 39-40-1 ATS on the year.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
521 Phoenix Suns (+6.5) at 522 Los Angeles Lakers (-6.5); O/U 228.5
10:30 PM ET, Friday, April 7, 2023
Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Suns vs. Lakers Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 54% of public bettors are currently backing the Suns +6.5 in this contest. Note that these numbers are subject to change, so be sure to check the link to receive the most up-to-date public betting data.
Phoenix Suns DFS Spin
Phoenix small forward T.J. Warren missed the Suns’ last game against Denver on Thursday night with an illness, and he’s officially listed as questionable for Friday’s tilt with the Lakers. Warren is averaging 4.2 points per game in 12.3 minutes per contest in 16 games for the Suns since being acquired at the trading deadline.
Suns superstar small forward Kevin Durant has been the difference-maker for Phoenix since they acquired him at the trading deadline. In his eight games with the Suns, Durant is posting 26 points per game while shooting a scorching 57% from the field and 53.7% from beyond the arc. He’s also added 6.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.3 blocks per game for the Suns this year. He might be worth the price in DFS on Friday.
Los Angeles Lakers DFS Spin
Lakers point guard D’Angelo Russell had been dealing with a foot injury, but he’s probable for Friday night’s game against the Suns. Russell is averaging 17 points and 6.3 assists per game in 15 contests for the Lakers this season.
Both Lakers stars Anthony Davis and LeBron James are questionable for Friday night’s game against the Suns with foot injuries. James and Davis are the Lakers two leading scorers and average 29 points and 26.3 points per game, respectively on the campaign.
Lakers shooting guard Austin Reaves has been a revelation this season. The second-year player out of Oklahoma averaged 17.4 points per game across 15 games in the month of March and he’s averaging 22 points per game in three games this month. What’s more, Reaves is scoring efficiently as he’s shooting 52.3% from the field and 39.4% from deep this season. He could be an under-the-radar DFS option at shooting guard this weekend.
Suns vs. Lakers NBA Betting Trends
Phoenix is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days’ rest.
Phoenix is 5-1 ATS when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Phoenix is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games against Los Angeles.
Los Angeles is 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Suns vs. Lakers NBA Prediction
The Suns are 8-0 in games that Kevin Durant has played for them. His presence has made everyone’s ability to create their own shot that much easier. While it’s true that Phoenix is locked into the #4 seed in the Western Conference, they seem likely to play their starters in these last few regular season games to develop chemistry and help the roster gel before the playoffs begin. What’s more, the Suns are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall and they’re 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against the Lakers in Los Angeles. I was a bit surprised that the line was this high, which is why I’m taking the Suns and the points on the road in the City of Angels.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: PHOENIX SUNS +6.5