Suns at Lakers 1/1/20 - NBA Betting Odds & Picks
Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers
NBA: 10:30 PM EST
Jan. 01, 2020
TV: FSAZ
Latest Odds : LAL -11.5 Total 226.5
On New Year’s night, the Phoenix Suns visit the Staples Center to face off against Pacific division rivals the Los Angeles Lakers. The Suns improved to 13-20 following a 122-116 victory on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday. Phoenix was led in the win by Devin Booker with 33 points, while Kelly Oubre Jr. was not far behind with 29 points. The Suns used a second half rally to pull off the road win.
Devin Booker leads the Suns in scoring with an average of 24.9 points per game. Ricky Rubio is leading in assists with an average of 9.3 per game. Dario Saric leads Phoenix in rebounding with an average of 7.1 per game, while Kelly Oubre Jr. is second on the Suns in scoring with an average of 17.7 points per game. Seven players for the Suns are averaging double-figures in scoring.
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Los Angeles looks for its third straight victory on Wednesday when hosting the Suns. The Lakers improved to 26-7 following a 108-95 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Anthony Davis led Los Angeles with 23 points and nine boards, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 19 points and Dwight Howard added 15. The Lakers defense held Dallas to its low in points with just 95.
Anthony Davis is leading in scoring and in rebounds with averages of 27.3 points and 9.3 rebounds per game, while LeBron James is the second leading scorer and the leader in assists with averages of 25.1 points and 10.8 assists per game. Kyle Kuzma, with an average of 11.9 points per game, is the only other Lakers player averaging double-figures in scoring.
Recent Betting Trends:
Phoenix is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 versus the Lakes
The OVER has cashed in 5 of the Suns last 6
Los Angeles is 2-6 ATS in its last 8
The UNDER has cashed in 5 of the Lakers last 7
Free Betting Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -11.5
Los Angeles has the second-best record overall in the NBA behind just Milwaukee. The Lakers have covered the number in 4 of their last 6 played at home against the Suns. Los Angeles has won 11 of its last 15 straight up at home and 15 of its last 20 SU overall. Phoenix has good young talent in Devin Booker and Kelly Oubre Jr. but has failed to cover the number in 5 of its last 6 overall against the Lakers. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Lakers win and cover ATS 119-105