Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 19

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 19, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Suns (18-12) are -10.5 favorites vs. the Lakers (13-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 230.5 points
  • Monday, December 19, 2022 at 9:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSAZ & SportsNet LA

The Los Angeles Lakers visit Footprint Center to take on the Phoenix Suns on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Phoenix.

The Suns are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-110).

The Lakers vs Suns Over/Under is 227.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Lakers are 12-16 against the spread, while the Suns are 16-14 against the spread.


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Lakers vs. Suns Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Lakers+10.5 -110O 227.5 -110+400
Phoenix Suns -10.5 -110U 227.5 -110-550

Suns vs Lakers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Suns will win Monday‘s game with 70.9% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Lakers will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Lakers and Suns, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 39 away games (+19.88 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 28 games (+18.70 Units / 58% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 2Q Spread in 21 of their last 26 games (+15.39 Units / 53% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 1H Spread in 25 of their last 34 games (+15.00 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Game Total Over in 28 of their last 42 away games (+12.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 4Q Spread in 60 of their last 93 games (+24.32 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 62 of their last 93 games (+19.93 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 3Q Spread in 37 of their last 58 games (+13.48 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 19 of their last 26 games (+10.88 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 18 of their last 24 games (+10.18 Units / 28% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 12-16 (-5.65 Units / -17.68% ROI).

  • 13-16 against the Moneyline (-1.8 Units / -4.82% ROI)
  • 16-13 against the Over for game total points (+1.7 Units / 5.33% ROI)
  • 13-16 against the Under for game total points (-4.6 Units / -14.42% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Suns have gone 16-14 (+0.6 Units / 1.82% ROI).

  • 18-12 against the Moneyline (-10.25 Units / -12.49% ROI)
  • 14-15 against the Over for game total points (-2.5 Units / -7.58% ROI)
  • 15-14 against the Under for game total points (-0.4 Units / -1.21% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 49 games (-35.75 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 48 of their last 97 games (-29.91 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 54 of their last 95 games (-25.15 Units / -12% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 56 games (-20.80 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 35 of their last 69 games (-18.30 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 72 games (-29.04 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 81 games (-23.35 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 80 games (-22.03 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 79 games (-21.30 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Game Total Under in 33 of their last 81 games (-19.80 Units / -22% ROI)

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Los Angeles Lakers: Keys to the Game vs. the Phoenix Suns

The Lakers are 11-25 (.306) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .555

The Lakers are 3-12 (.200) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .481

The Lakers are 5-8 (.385) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .479

The Lakers are 27-36 (.429) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .550

Phoenix Suns: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers

The Phoenix Suns are 45-2 (.957) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams. The Miami Heat have averaged 43.1 rebounds per game (4,056 rebounds/94 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — ninth-lowest among NBA teams.

The Suns are 47-5 (.904) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .547

The Suns are 26-6 (.812) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The Suns are 33-9 (.786) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

Injury Report: Suns vs. LakersMonday‘s Game, Dec. 19

  • Cameron Johnson (Suns): Johnson had surgery and should return in 1-2 months, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN.
  • Deandre Ayton (Suns): Ayton is questionable for Monday’s (Dec. 19) game against the Lakers.
  • Jock Landale (Suns): Landale is out for Monday’s (Dec. 19) game against the Lakers.
  • Duane Washington Jr. (Suns): Washington Jr. hasn’t played since Dec. 4 against San Antonio. A timetable for his return hasn’t been announced.
  • Devin Booker (Suns): Booker is questionable for Monday’s (Dec. 19) game against the Lakers.
  • Cameron Payne (Suns): Payne is out for Monday’s (Dec. 19) game against the Lakers.
  • Juan Toscano-Anderson (Lakers): The Lakers announced that Toscano-Anderson will miss about two weeks.
  • Patrick Beverley (Lakers): Beverley did not play in Sunday’s (Dec. 18) game against Washington.
  • Wenyen Gabriel (Lakers): The Lakers announced that Gabriel will be our for at least a week.
  • Anthony Davis (Lakers): Davis is expected to miss at least one month after suffering a right foot injury, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers are shooting 31% from three (124/404) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Lakers are shooting 32% from three (67/208) in the first half this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Lakers have made 9.5 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.2

The Lakers have averaged 55.5 points in the paint per game (722 points/13 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 48.9

Phoenix Suns Offensive Stats & Trends

The Suns have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.7 (162 assists/ 60 TOs) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Suns have averaged 5.0 turnovers per game (60 turnovers/12 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.0

The Suns have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (2,193 assists/ 981 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Suns have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (1,241 assists/ 577 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 5.8 blocks per game (284 blocks/49 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Lakers have blocked 867 shots since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th most among NBA teams

The Lakers have averaged 34.6 defensive rebounds per game (450 rebounds/13 games) this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.1

The Lakers have averaged 8.1 steals per game (396 steals/49 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

Phoenix Suns Defensive Stats & Trends

The Suns have averaged 30.2 defensive rebounds per game (363 rebounds/12 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.3

The Suns have averaged 8.5 steals per game (798 steals/94 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Suns have averaged 34.6 defensive rebounds per game (5,738 rebounds/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Suns have averaged 7.9 steals per game (1,315 steals/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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