Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers 3/22/2023 – Crypto.com Arena will play venue to a scheduled face-off between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. The Phoenix Suns are 38-33 on the scoreboard after being defeated by the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Los Angeles Lakers, however, were quite lucky last time out and managed to win against the Orlando Magic, which bumped them up to 35-37 on the season. The Phoenix Suns are expected to win the game on Wednesday according to the NBA betting predictions by game experts.
| When: | Wednesday, March 22, 10:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | SofaScore |
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) March 22, 2023
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Suns | -1.5 (-110) | 227.5 o (-110) | -125 |  |
| Lakers | -1.5 (-110) | 227.5 u (-110) | +105 | |
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Phoenix Suns Betting
The Phoenix Suns have lost four games out of their last five played, the latest defeat coming against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a final score of 124-120. The Suns are scoring an average of 113.37 points in each game with a field goal percentage of 46.73 percent. The Phoenix offense in this basketball season is being led by Deandre Ayton who is putting up an average of 18.3 points in each game. On defense, the Suns are allowing opponents to score an average of 111.61 points in every game played.
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— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) March 22, 2023
Players to watch: Devin Booker SG 44 GP 44 GS 34.5 MIN 28 PTS 0.9 OR 3.6 DR 4.5 REB 5.5 AST 0.9 STL 0.4 BLK 2.5 TO 3 PF 2.2 AST/TO, Kevin Durant PF * 3 GP 3 GS 32.7 MIN 26.7 PTS 0.3 OR 7 DR 7.3 REB 3.7 AST 0.3 STL 1.3 BLK 2 TO 1.7 PF 1.8 AST/TO, Deandre Ayton C 61 GP 61 GS 30.4 MIN 18.3 PTS 2.6 OR 7.5 DR 10.1 REB 1.8 AST 0.6 STL 0.8 BLK 1.8 TO 2.8 PF 1 AST/TO.
Los Angeles Lakers Betting
The Los Angeles Lakers were paired with the Orlando Magic last time out and managed to win the game 111-105. The Lakers are dunking an average of 116.42 points in each game with a field goal percentage of 47.83 percent. The Los Angeles offense in this season is being headed by Dennis Schroder who is scoring an average of 12.7 points in each game, along with 4.6 assists per matchup. Defense-wise, the Lakers are allowing their opponents to score an average of 116.79 points in each game played.
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— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 21, 2023
Players to watch: LeBron James SF 47 GP 47 GS 36.1 MIN 29.5 PTS 1.2 OR 7.2 DR 8.4 REB 6.9 AST 0.9 STL 0.6 BLK 3.1 TO 1.7 PF 2.2 AST/TO, Anthony Davis PF 46 GP 44 GS 33.6 MIN 25.8 PTS 3.4 OR 9.1 DR 12.5 REB 2.5 AST 1 STL 2.1 BLK 2.3 TO 2.7 PF 1.1 AST/TO, D’Angelo Russell PG * 10 GP 10 GS 30.1 MIN 17.9 PTS 0.5 OR 2.8 DR 3.3 REB 6.4 AST 0.6 STL 0.5 BLK 2 TO 1.5 PF 3.2 AST/TO.
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Numbers
Trends
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Phoenix’s last 8 games.
Phoenix are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
Suns are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games against LA Lakers.
Phoenix are 9-0 SU in their last 9 games against LA Lakers.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix’s last 5 games on the road.
Los Angeles Lakers
LA Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Lakers’ last 5 games.
Total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Lakers’ last 10 games against Phoenix.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of LA Lakers’ last 10 games at home.
LA Lakers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Lakers’ last 6 games against an opponent in the Western Conference.
Injuries
Phoenix Suns
Kevin Durant SF Is out indefinitely, Ankle
Deandre Ayton C Is downgraded to OUT Wednesday vs LA Lakers, Hip
Los Angeles Lakers
LeBron James SF Is out indefinitely, Foot
Anthony Davis PF Is probable Wednesday vs Phoenix, Foot
Mohamed Bamba C Is out indefinitely, Ankle
| 37-33-1 | Against the Spread | 34-37-1 |
| 35-35-1 | Straight Up | 34-37-1 |
| 113 | Points per Game | 116 |
| – | Points Allowed per Game | – |
| 46.7 | Offensive FG% | 47.8 |
| 79.3 | Offensive FT% | 77.8 |
| 37.7 | Offensive 3PT% | 34.0 |
| 46.6 | Defensive FG% | 46.8 |
| 78.8 | Defensive FT% | 76.8 |
| 35.9 | Defensive 3PT% | 34.1 |
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Picks
The Los Angeles Lakers will try their best to make use of their home advantage but will struggle here. The Suns might have been disappointing in their last few games and nevertheless will find respite here. The Phoenix Suns are favored to win this game according to the latest NBA betting trends. Sign up today to make your NBA betting prediction!
Moneyline: -125 is the ML set for the Suns in this game and the ML set for the Lakers is +105.
Spread: A spread of -1.5 (-110) is out for the Suns and a spread of -1.5 (-110) is out for the Lakers.
TOTALs: 227.5 o (-110) will go over for the Suns and the same will go under for the Lakers.
Score Prediction: 116-114 Suns win.
