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2021 NBA Handicapping
(24-5) Phoenix Suns vs. LA Lakers (16-15)
Date: Tuesday, December 21st, 2021
Time: 10:00 PM EST
Venue: Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA
NBA Moneyline Odds: Suns -300 | Lakers +250 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: Suns -7 / Lakers +7
NBA Betting Total: 219.5
The Phoenix Suns will be on the road to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, December 21st.
The tip-off is set for 10:00 ET from the Staples Center.
Phoenix started off as a 6.5 point favorite and that number is now up to 7. The total has gone from 218.5 to 219.5.
Phoenix Suns
The Suns have had a very good season so far. They have certainly been one of the better teams in basketball.
This team has rattled off three wins a row. Making it a fourth in a row will be no easy task, but I do feel like they are up for the challenge.
A lot of people were high on this team before the year started, but I am not sure if anyone had them getting off to the start they have. What this team has done so far is very impressive.
After losing in the finals to the Bucks last year, I was not sure if these guys would have a down year. So far, that has not been the case.
Phoenix beat the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday by a score of 137-106. They did just what they had to do against a team that is not on the same level as them.
A lot of different people contributed to the offensive department in their last win, as 9 players reached double figures. Both Mikal Bridges and Devin Booker had 16 points in the contest.
LA Lakers
The Lakers have certainly not played like the team we thought this year. They have a lot of work to do if they are going to be considered one of the better teams out West.
Los Angeles comes into this game with a record of 16-15, which puts them in 7th place. Based on how they are playing now, I feel like they would get bounced out in the first round of the playoffs.
A guy that just has not played up to his name is Anthony Davis. For whatever reason, things just have not gone that well for him and it is costing his squad.
LA lost to the Chicago Bulls on Sunday by a score of 115-110. It will not get any easier for them when they host the Suns on Tuesday night.
Lebron James had 31 points, 14 rebounds, and 6 assists in the loss to Chicago. Even a very strong effort by him was not enough to get his team the victory.
NBA Betting Trends:
- The Suns are 18-2 SU in their last 20 games.
- The Suns are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games on the road.
- The Lakers are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing as the underdog.
- The total has gone under in 6 of the Laker’s last 7 games when playing at home.
Phoenix Suns vs. LA Lakers NBA Analysis:
If the Lakers want people to not think they are pretenders, they can start by beating a very good Suns team. That would definitely be a statement win.
Even though Anthony Davis has not been great this year, not having him in the lineup is still a major loss for LA. Some other players are going to have to step up in his absence.
I do not think the approach really changes for the Suns. They know they have been playing great basketball and they will just look to keep that trend up.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: Lakers ATS
At the moment, the Suns are the better team and they really should be able to take care of their business. I am not sold on them covering, though.
For me, the 7 points are a bit too high to lay with Phoenix. Los Angeles may not win the ball game, but I do feel they can make it pretty competitive.
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