Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for the Phoenix Suns when they hit take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday in pro NBA hoops betting action.
Handicapping prediction models run by the computers at Odds Shark pick a 104-99 result in favor of the Lakers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Phoenix Suns will look to vanquish their hosts on Friday, as they are 27-41 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Los Angeles Lakers are 32-36 ATS. Phoenix is 34-33-1 against the points scored total betting line, while Los Angeles is 30-37-1 versus the line. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs Phoenix injuries news.
The Odds Shark betting Power Rankings have the Los Angeles Lakers at No. 19 and the Phoenix Suns at No. 30 heading into this NBA contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively the game matches up Los Angeles's No. 29-ranked offense (97.85 PPG) against a Phoenix Suns defense that ranks No. 29 at 107.91 PPG. The Los Angeles Lakers have averaged 41.81% from the field per game, less than the Phoenix Suns have managed so far this NBA season (43.54% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Phoenix was run off the court by the Jazz on Thursday as Utah blasted them 103-69 at EnergySolutions Arena.
Louis Williams scored 17 points in a failed effort to lead the Lakers to victory (they lost 106-98 to Sacramento at STAPLES Center on Tuesday).
Next Betting Matchups
Phoenix home to Memphis, Monday, March 21st
Los Angeles home to Memphis, Tuesday, March 22nd