Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers picks, predictions, odds: Who wins NBA game Wednesday?
The Phoenix Suns face the Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA game on Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. MST and can be seen on Bally Sports Arizona, Spectrum Sportsnet and ESPN.
Who will win the game?
Check out these odds, picks and predictions for the contest.
The Suns are a 1.5-point favorite in the game, according to Tipico Sportsbook.
Phoenix is -115on the moneyline and Los Angeles is -105.
The over/under for the game is set at 230.5 points.
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Winners and Whiners: Take the Lakers with the points vs. Suns
It writes: "The Phoenix Suns have dominated the Los Angeles Lakers over the last few seasons, winning nine straight games. However, they enter this contest struggling, losers of four of their last five, and they have been struggling defensively during that stretch, giving up at least 123 points in three of those five games. They have allowed 113 or more in all five."
Clutch Points: Go with the Lakers with the points vs. Suns
It writes: "It is difficult to trust the Lakers. Regardless, the Suns have no Ayton and no Durant. The Lakers have a slightly better bench, which might play a role in this one."
Sportsbook Wire: Suns 113, Lakers 107
Seth Orlemann writes: "While they appear to have hit a cold streak recently, the Suns are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 road games and still allow the 4th fewest points per game (111.6) and have the 6th best opponents’ field-goal percentage (46.6). The Lakers have struggled at home recently, going 0-3 SU and 1-2 ATS in their last 3 home games and there is a solid case to be made for backing the SUNS -1.5 (-105)."
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Odds Shark: Suns 116.7. Lakers 113.8
The site predicts that the Suns will win and cover the point spread. It has the point total going over.
Sports Chat Place: Bet the Lakers to cover against the Suns
Peter Tran writes: "The Suns are shorthanded once again as Kevin Durant and Deandre Ayton are both out, while the Lakers are still missing LeBron James. The Suns have gone off the boil over their past five games or so and they will be kicking themselves after dropping a winnable game against the Thunder on Sunday. The Lakers have continued to play some of their best basketball of the season without James in the lineup and they would’ve taken plenty of confidence from their gritty win over the Magic in their last outing. It’s hard to split these two squads at the moment, but the Lakers are in better form and they could have a major advantage in the paint if the Suns’ Ayton isn’t able to suit up. This should be a close contest, but I will be sticking with the Lakers to get the minor upset at home."
Fansided: Suns will cover against Lakers
Peter Dewey writes: "Phoenix has rebounded well after losses this season, going 18-13-1 against the spread, and it’s interesting to see how well the Suns have played without Ayton. That allows for them to space the floor a bit more, and I think they can outshoot a Lakers team that is in the bottom half of the league in 3-point shooting this season. I’ll take the Suns as one-point favorites tonight."
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