Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction & Picks - NBA
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by Erik Gibbs | in NBA Picks
The Phoenix Suns take on the LA Lakers on Wednesday following a solid but uneven start to the season. They're a few games above .500 heading into late December, which puts them in contention in the competitive Western Conference. Phoenix's December record was 3–4, indicating flashes of strength but also some vulnerability. They earned road wins at Milwaukee and Minnesota and a home victory against Golden State, but also suffered surprising setbacks. The Suns lost on the road in Houston and Oklahoma City, and gave up a late lead in a two-point home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Overall, Phoenix's record reflects a team that can beat good opponents but hasn't consistently put it all together yet.
The Lakers, on the other hand, have been among the league leaders. By late December they held about 19 wins and 8 losses, atop the Western Conference standings. In December the Lakers also went 4–4. They won big road games in Toronto and Philadelphia and even an overtime road win in Phoenix, but dropped some expected games. Among their losses were an upset at home by Phoenix in a close match, another home loss to San Antonio, and a road loss in Boston. Despite those setbacks this month, the Lakers' overall performance has been very strong, and they remain heavy favorites in most matchups.
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Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers Form
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Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers Latest Matches
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Phoenix Suns against Los Angeles Lakers : Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
D. Booker
C. Gillespie
R. O'Neale
M. Smart
N. Smith Jr.
J. Laravia
L. James
Substitutes
R. Dunn
J. Bouyea
J. Goodwin
O. Ighodaro
R. Fleming
N. Hayes
C. Manon
D. Knecht
A. Reaves
B. James
A. Thiero
J. Vanderbilt
M. Kleber
Phoenix Suns - Los Angeles Lakers Key Points
- The Over is 9-0 in the Lakers’ last 9 games as road underdogs after a road loss
- The Over is 1-7 in the Suns’ last 8 home games vs. Western Conference teams
- The Lakers are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games after a loss
- The Suns are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. Pacific Division teams with a winning record
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Our Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
Phoenix's offense is led by guard Devin Booker, who has consistently been the team's top scorer with multiple 30-point games in recent outings. Forward Dillon Brooks has added scoring punch, particularly from beyond the arc. Center Mark Williams helps on the boards and finishes plays around the rim.
For Los Angeles, LeBron James is the focal point of the offense, often leading the team in points and assists. Young guard Austin Reaves has also emerged as a reliable scorer, hitting key shots in crunch time. The Lakers also feature veteran scorers like center Deandre Ayton, who provides inside scoring and rebounding. Ultimately, the Suns depend heavily on Booker's scoring, while the Lakers have multiple playmakers supporting LeBron.
In the matchup, Los Angeles holds the stronger overall position. The Lakers' better record, combined with multiple stars and championship experience, suggests they are the stronger squad. Phoenix, playing at home, will not be easy to beat — they already edged out LA in a close game this season — but on balance, the prediction is a narrow win for the Lakers. That said, it should be a closely fought game. Our prediction for Phoenix Suns vs. LA Lakers: Over 225.5 points.
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