Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Nov. 22

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 22, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Suns (10-6) are -7.5 favorites vs. the Lakers (5-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 226.5 points
  • Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 10:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on TNT & TNT

The Los Angeles Lakers visit Footprint Center to take on the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Phoenix.

The Suns are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-115).

The Lakers vs Suns Over/Under is 226.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Lakers are 5-10 against the spread, while the Suns are 10-6 against the spread.


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Lakers vs. Suns Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Lakers+9.5 -105O 226.5 -110+340
Phoenix Suns -9.5 -115U 226.5 -110-450

Suns vs Lakers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Suns will win Tuesday‘s game with 67.1% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Suns will cover the spread for Tuesday‘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 32 of their last 40 away games (+23.24 Units / 52% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 48 of their last 77 games (+16.20 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 50 games (+15.73 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 12 of their last 14 games (+11.58 Units / 73% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Game Total Over in 39 of their last 65 games (+10.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 4Q Spread in 60 of their last 94 games (+22.86 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 61 of their last 94 games (+16.80 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 2H Moneyline in 34 of their last 45 games at home (+13.36 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 3Q Spread in 28 of their last 44 games (+10.08 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 21 games at home (+8.40 Units / 36% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 5-10 (-6.05 Units / -36.56% ROI).

  • 5-10 against the Moneyline (-5.2 Units / -27.23% ROI)
  • 8-7 against the Over for game total points (+0.3 Units / 1.82% ROI)
  • 7-8 against the Under for game total points (-1.8 Units / -10.91% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Suns have gone 10-6 (+3.45 Units / 19.66% ROI).

  • 10-6 against the Moneyline (-4.85 Units / -11.4% ROI)
  • 7-8 against the Over for game total points (-1.8 Units / -10.23% ROI)
  • 8-7 against the Under for game total points (+0.3 Units / 1.7% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 35 games (-30.35 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 45 of their last 86 games (-20.65 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 55 games (-20.60 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 42 games (-14.75 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 49 of their last 81 games (-14.00 Units / -8% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 27 of their last 79 games (-32.66 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 79 games (-30.55 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 77 games (-28.40 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 1Q Spread in 29 of their last 79 games (-25.65 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 66 games (-24.11 Units / -31% 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. LakersTuesday‘s Game, Nov. 22

  • Cameron Johnson (Suns): Johnson had surgery and should return in 1-2 months, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN.
  • Chris Paul (Suns): Paul will be re-evaluated later next week, according to Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com.
  • Landry Shamet (Suns): Shamet is out for Tuesday’s (Nov. 22) game against the Lakers.
  • Thomas Bryant (Lakers): Lakers say Bryant underwent surgery on his left thumb and will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
  • Max Christie (Lakers): The Lakers placed Christie in the league’s health and safety protocols.
  • Anthony Davis (Lakers): Davis is probable for Tuesday’s (Nov. 22) game against Phoenix.
  • Juan Toscano-Anderson (Lakers): Toscano-Anderson is questionable for Tuesday’s (Nov. 22) game against Phoenix.
  • LeBron James (Lakers): James is questionable for Tuesday’s (Nov. 22) game against Phoenix.
  • Dennis Schroder (Lakers): Lakers head coach Darvin Ham announced that Schroder will undergo surgery on his thumb and be out three-to-four weeks.

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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