LiontipsLakers vs Phoenix. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Team is obviously not at peak right now, because now Californian outfit is out of Top-6 in the Western Conference. Lakers are struggling now, but we are sure that in playoffs we will see a different Lakers, though they need to get there at first.
Frank Vogel's guys lost their momentum after an injuries to LeBron James and Anthony Davis and that ain't a surprise, because they are a big part of the team. Lakers are losing way too much recently and so far nothing has changed.
Los Angeles outfit lost two consecutive games, which is a big problem. At first they lost to local rivals, Clippers (94:118) and then went down to Portland (101:106). They need to get a way out of this slump as soon as possible.
Suns already clinched a playoff berth and that's a big time success, because it's been a long time since they were a member of Western Conference Top-8. Now they can concentrate on the race for the first spot, because Utah is still within their reach.
Phoenix continued their success in the last game and proved their championship ambitions. Monty Williams' team had an impressive home victory over New York (128:105). Deandre Ayton had another great game and recorded a double-double.
Suns know what to do and they have a perfect chemistry with the head coach. Now they will have to face a current champion and no one knows what to expect from them.
Trends
СтавкаLakers: total over 104.5
Lakers are averaging 109 points per game
СтавкаPhoenix: total over 109.5
Suns are averaging 115 points per game
СтавкаTotal of tied quarters - under 0.5
In last five H2H games not a single quarter ended in a draw
Tip and bets
Phoenix is playing in balanced style and is having a great season. Team has not only good offense, but also a great defense, which gave them a wonderful result. Lakers need to go ahead, because that's what situation demands, they need to get back to the top-6. LeBron James' appearence is under question, but Lakers have no choice. In our opinion, hosts will put up their best performance and will fight for a win.
Our prediction - Los Angeles to win with a handicap of (+5.5) points
We can only imagine what this game is gonna be like. Lakers are on a mission to get back to the leading group and Suns are on the race for the first spot, so both teams will go ahead on each other. In this case, we will see a high-scoring game.
Our second prediction - total over 212.5 points
