LiontipsLakers vs Phoenix. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Lakers had a shaky second half of the season, so they had to participate in the play-in to advance to the playoffs. Frank Vogel's lads beat Golden State (103:100) and got drawn to Phoenix.
Series started on the road and Lakers lost the first match. Everyone thought that it will have a negative affection on the players, but LeBron James and his partners managed to step up and even the score in the second clash (109:102). After that, Lakers went back home in a great mood.
Current champions improved their success and defeated Suns once again (109:95). Anthony Davis had a wonderful game and recorded a double-double, despite a strong defense from the guests.
Suns were looking great during the regular season, team even fought for the top spot of the Western conference. However, everything changed in the playoffs, because here any mistake can cost you.
Phoenix started the series against Lakers with a confident win (99:90). Hosts were playing offensively and everything went according to their plan. But they failed to repeat that result in the second match: Monty Williams' lads couldn't keep up to the Lakers and went down eventually (102:109).
A trip to Los Angeles also wasn't successful. Devin Booker was closed down since the first minutes, so Suns were struggling during the entire match. Now guests need to even the score if they want to come back into the game.
Trends
СтавкаLakers: total over 105.5
Lakers are averaging 109 points per game
СтавкаPhoenix: total over 99.5
Suns are averaging 115 points per game
СтавкаDeandre Ayton: total over 16.5
In all three last matches Ayton scored more than 16 points
Tip and bets
Lakers are still having the status of a current champions, so it helps them to be more confident. LeBron James and Anthony Davis are on a great form and they are aiming for another victory. Phoenix wasn't ready for such a performance from the Los Angeles outfit, but Arizona club will do anything to avoid the beating in a first round. Monty Williams' lads should put up a fight, because the fourth match is a very important one. In our opinion, guests won't lose by many points in this game.
Our prediction - Phoenix Suns to win with a handicap of (+9) points
Last three matches of the series were not high-scoring at all. Opponents were very cautious, but now is the time to move forward, because Phoenix have nothing left to lose, so we expect an offensive game.
Our second prediction - total over 204.5 points
