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Phoenix Suns vs. LA Lakers Preview, Odds, Prediction (Mar 16)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Suns vs. Lakers game is aired on ABC and ESPN+.
- LeBron James is injured and out for at least one more week.
- The Suns have defeated the Kings on Friday night, 122-106.
Things are not looking good for the Lakers, who have lost four in a row and have another game on the road. Plus, they are without LeBron and possibly Luka. The Suns are making their last push toward the postseason, and a win here is important for them.
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How to Watch
- When: Sunday, Match 16, 2:30 pm ET
- Where: crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
- How to Watch: ABC/ESPN+
NBA Odds
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suns | +130 | +3.5 | 230.5 |
| Lakers | -150 | -3.5 | 230.5 |
Game Preview
Suns beat the Sacramento Kings, 122-106, coming back home following a tough and demanding road trip. This is a big win for Phoenix, who now has to do its best to participate in the NBA playoffs.
Phoenix Suns made 24 threes in 43 attempts, destroying the Kings from downtown. Kevin Durant and Devin Booker had 22 buckets each, while Tyus Jones added 20 off the bench shooting threes 6-for-6.
LA Lakers have been on the decline since they hit the road. Four losses in four matches and LeBron’s injury are definitely bad news for their fans. It seems that the teams have read through their game after the first few successes.
The purple and gold fought well against the Nuggets in Denver, bearing in mind that they couldn’t count on Luka Doncic, too. In the end, the Lakers lost 131-126, dropping the game in the final few minutes. Austin Reaves had 37 buckets and 13 assists, while Dalton Knecht scored 32.
Suns vs. Lakers Betting Trends
- Suns are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 games.
- Suns are 2-10 on the road in the previous 12 outings.
- TOTAL has gone UNDER in 9 of the Lakers’ last 12 games.
- Lakers are 5-0 ATS in the previous 5 contests in Los Angeles.
Suns vs. Lakers Head to Head
The result in the season series is 2-1 for the Suns who beat the Lakers twice in Arizona, 109-105 and 127-100. Lakers were better at crypto.com Arena, 123-116.
Suns vs. Lakers Predictions
Since the Lakers can’t count on LeBron and probably Luka, we’ll take our chances here and bet on the Suns to win.
- Free NBA picks: Suns win
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