Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, Preview and Odds - 12/05/2023

Game Time: 10:00 pm ET, Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Venue:  Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA 

Where to Watch:  TNT, MAX

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Suns +2, Lakers -2; Over/Under:  227.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Suns +2, Lakers -2; Over/Under:  227.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Suns +1.5, Lakers -1.5; Over/Under:  227.5 points

Phoenix Suns:  12-8 (2nd place, Pacific Division)

Los Angeles Lakers:  12-9 (3rd place, Pacific Division)

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Phoenix Suns:  8-2 last 10

Los Angeles Lakers:  6-4 last 10

The Suns are entering this game with a 12-8 record overall and they are 7-3 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Memphis Grizzlies in their last game. Devin Booker led the team in points in that game with 34 while Kevin Durant was next on the team with 27 points. Devin Booker led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Devin Booker led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 43.4% from the field, 34.6% from 3-point range, and 81.4% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 116.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 113.3 PPG against them. The Suns have an ATS record of 9-10-1 this season and their O/U record is 14-6.

The Lakers are entering this game with a 12-9 record overall and they are 8-2 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Houston Rockets in their last game. Anthony Davis led the team in points in that game with 27 while Austin Reaves was next on the team with 18 points. LeBron James and D'Angelo Russell each led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Anthony Davis led the team in rebounds with 14. They were 44.9% from the field, 29.6% from 3-point range, and 70.4% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 112.5 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 113.5 PPG against them. The Lakers have an ATS record of 9-12 this season and their O/U record is 9-12.

The current betting odds have the Lakers listed as a 2 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. This game counts as a regular season game but will also serve as one of the quarter-final games for the NBA In-Season Tournament. The Lakers are 12-9 overall this season which has them in the middle of the pack for the Western Conference but they have looked a lot better in their home games all season. They have an 8-2 home record this year and just blew out the Rockets in their last game there so they have some momentum coming into this one. The Suns have also looked good this season with their 12-8 record overall which also has them right around the middle of the pack in the Western Conference. They have also looked really good in their road games with their 7-3 road record, but they have still been dealing with a lot of injuries to some star players. Bradley Beal has pretty much missed the entire season and now Devin Booker has been dealing with an injury that has kept him out of a few games. He was back in their last game which they won but they also beat up on the Grizzlies who are one of the worst in the NBA this year. The Lakers have been a completely different team on their home court all season and LeBron will be looking to put on a show here, especially knowing that they are in the knockouts of the NBA In-Season Tournament. The best way to place a bet here is on the Lakers to cover the spread in this game. 

Suns Lakers Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Tuesday, December 5, 2023 (10:00 pm ET start time) is Lakers 127 Suns 122.

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Phoenix Suns: 7-1 ATS after a game where they were called for 10+ less fouls than the opponent. 11-7 ATS after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games. 14-6 OVER in all games. 9-4 OVER after one or more consecutive overs. 

Los Angeles Lakers: 18-25 ATS vs. division opponents. 0-8 ATS after a game where they covered the spread. 3-8 ATS after 1 or more consecutive wins. 27-16 OVER vs. division opponents. 23-18 OVER after allowing 105 points or less.

Phoenix Suns:  E. Gordon (SG) Ques Tues - Knee. B. Beal (SG) Mid Dec - Back. D. Lee (SG) Out indefinitely - Knee.

Los Angeles Lakers:  G. Vincent (SG) Mid Dec - Knee.

“He wanted to play yesterday. He played a great game. He is the leader of our offense in terms of organizing us. It's always tricky when he is out of the game, getting our guys in the right spot.” - Frank Vogel after his team’s win against the Grizzlies in their game on Saturday.

“That's probably one of the best quarters that we had this year, especially in the first half. We just haven't been a first-half team. It came with defending, getting out, sharing the ball, moving the ball and A.R. was special in the second.” - LeBron James after their win against the Rockets in their game on Saturday.

PG Devin Booker

SG Eric Gordon 

SF Grayson Allen

PF Kevin Durant

C Jusuf Nurkic

PG D'Angelo Russell

SG Cam Reddish

SF LeBron James

PF Taurean Prince

C Anthony Davis

PPG: K. Durant (31)

APG: D. Booker (8.4)

Reb/G: J. Nurkic (9.2)

PPG: L. James (24.4)

APG: D. Russell (6.6)

Reb/G: A. Davis (12.5)

Coaches:

Phoenix Suns: Frank Vogel (1st season)

Los Angeles Lakers: Darvin Ham (2nd season)