The Los Angeles Lakers standings (13-16) in the Western Conference have been much improved, as they find themselves within striking distance for a playoff spot.
The Phoenix Suns (18-12) have righted the ship after a rough stretch, as they’ve won two straight games.
The Lakers vs Suns predictions will almost certainly favor the Suns among NBA expert picks.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns
Matchup Info
- Game Day: Monday, December 19, 2022
- Game Time: 9:00 ET
- TV Channel: NBA League Pass
- Location: Phoenix, AZ
- Arena: Footprint Center
Los Angeles Lakers Performance Recap and Analysis
The Lakers will be without Anthony Davis and his dazzling NBA player stats for at least a month, as he went down with a foot injury.
Davis had looked like the dominant player the Lakers expected him to be when they first acquired him, as their NBA team stats have improved significantly as a result.
Davis’ Abscence
The absence of Davis definitely looms large on any type of Lakers vs Suns Predictions.
The Lakers still have LeBron James, who is showing no signs of slowing down despite being nearly 38 years old.
LeBron put up 33 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds in the Lakers’ win over the Washington Wizards last night without AD in the lineup.
Key Injuries
Anthony Davis (foot) is out.
Betting Trends to Know
Los Angeles is 12-17 against the spread this season. They are 16-13 when it comes to over/under.
Phoenix Suns Performance Recap and Analysis
The Phoenix Suns odds of making the playoffs are back in great shape, as they’ve taken care of business over their last two games.
Bookers’ Comeback
Devin Booker’s return to the lineup has helped significantly, as he dropped 58 points in their most recent win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
When Booker has it cooking light that, all his teammates can do is watch, and all the opposition can hope for is that he cools off and isn’t able to keep torching them.
Booker is by far the engine that keeps this team running, as the ball runs through him on the majority of the plays, and he’ll attract so much defensive attention because he will look to score at all three levels. Simply put, there’s never a moment you can relax when he has the ball in his hands.
With Booker back, that should bode well for his team in the Lakers vs Suns predictions, as the odds and analysis should reflect.
Key Injuries
Deandre Ayton (ankle) is questionable. Cameron Payne (foot) is out.
Betting Trends to Know
Phoenix is 16-14 against the spread this season. They are also 14-15-1 when it comes to over/under.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns Odds
With these NBA matchups, there always has to be a favorite. That would be the Phoenix, as NBA odds favor them with a -9.5 (-110) spread. When it comes to moneyline, the Suns have -405 odds, whereas the Lakers have +325 odds. The over/under total is 231 (-110).
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns Betting Picks
Moneyline
The Suns are home and have their superstar healthy. Take Phoenix on the moneyline.
NBA Pick: Phoenix (-405)
Over/Under
Both of these teams always look to push the pace and score the ball.
NBA Pick: Over 231 (-110)
Spread
The Suns could win the game, but the Lakers can at least make it competitive.
NBA Pick: Lakers +9.5 (-110)
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns Score Prediction
This should be one of the better games on the NBA schedule today, as this game could easily come down to a few possessions.
LeBron James and Chris Paul continue to defy age, as both are still playing basketball at an extremely high level.
The Lakers’ chances to win the game will be hurt without Anthony Davis, and the Suns will be boosted with Devin Booker’s return.
However, the Lakers should be able to keep this game within 10 points.
NBA Pick: Lakers +9.5 (-110)
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