Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, Preview and Odds - 01/11/2024

Game Time: 10:00 pm ET, Thursday, January 11, 2024

Venue:  Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA

Where to Watch:  TNT, MAX

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Suns +1.5, Lakers -1.5; Over/Under:  237.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Suns +1.5, Lakers -1.5; Over/Under:  237.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Suns +1.5, Lakers -1.5; Over/Under:  237.5 points

Phoenix Suns:  19-18 (3rd place, Pacific Division)

Los Angeles Lakers:  19-19 (4th place, Pacific Division)

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Phoenix Suns:  5-5 last 10

Los Angeles Lakers:  4-6 last 10

The Suns are entering this game with a 19-18 record overall and they are 8-7 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Clippers in their last game. Kevin Durant led the team in points in that game with 30 while Devin Booker was next on the team with 20 points. Devin Booker led the team in assists in that game with 5 while Kevin Durant led the team in rebounds with 7. They were 49.4% from the field, 33.3% from 3-point range, and 86.2% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 115.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 114.5 PPG against them. The Suns have an ATS record of 13-23-1 this season and their O/U record is 21-16.

The Lakers are entering this game with a 19-19 record overall and they are 13-6 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Los Angeles Clippers and the Toronto Raptors in their last game. Anthony Davis led the team in points in that game with 41 while LeBron James was next on the team with 22 points. LeBron James led the team in assists in that game with 12 while Anthony Davis led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 54.3% from the field, 44.4% from 3-point range, and 77.8% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 114 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 115.1 PPG against them. The Lakers have an ATS record of 17-22 this season and their O/U record is 20-19.

The current betting odds have the Lakers listed as a 1.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Lakers haven't looked great in their games this season with their 19-19 record overall and they have been struggling a lot since winning the NBA In-Season Tournament. They are 13-6 in their home games this season but haven't looked great in those games lately. Meanwhile, the Suns haven't looked any better in their games this season with their 19-18 record overall and they are only 8-7 in their road games too. The Suns have been banged up for a lot of the season though and they have barely played any games with all 3 of their stars on the court together. They have finally been getting some games under their belt now with all of their starters healthy, but they still haven't looked good with 2 losses in a row now. The Lakers haven't looked great this season but they will have some momentum from their win at home the other night and the home advantage will also help them edge the Suns out here. This is a great opportunity for the Lakers to take advantage of a struggling Suns team and the Lakers have looked their best in home games all season. The best way to place a bet here is on the Lakers to cover the spread in this game. 

Suns Lakers Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Thursday, January 11, 2024 (10:00 pm ET start time) is Lakers 127 Suns 121.

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Phoenix Suns: 18-6 ATS after allowing 135 points or more. 24-16 ATS off a blowout loss by 20 points or more to a division rival. 25-17 OVER after a division game. 24-15 OVER off a blowout loss by 20 points or more to a division rival. 9-4 OVER after playing a road game.

Los Angeles Lakers: 8-15 ATS off 2 or more consecutive home wins. 15-27 ATS after a win by 6 points or less. 22-36 ATS after allowing 130 points or more. 27-18 OVER vs. division opponents. 61-37 OVER off a close home win by 3 points or less. 

Phoenix Suns:  U. Azubuike (C) Ques Thurs - Illness. B. Bol (C) Ques Thurs - Ankle. N. Little (SF) Ques Thurs - Knee. D. Lee (SG) Out indefinitely - Knee.

Los Angeles Lakers:  R. Hachimura (PF) Ques Thurs - Calf. G. Vincent (SG) Late Feb - Knee.

“They got three Hall of Famers that are really hard to guard. They got a complete team.” - Frank Vogel after his team’s loss against the LA Clippers in their game on Monday.

“We knew we had an advantage on the interior tonight, and we just tried to get it to (Davis) early and often and late.” - LeBron James after their win against the Raptors in their game on Tuesday.

PG Devin Booker

SG Bradley Beal

SF Grayson Allen

PF Kevin Durant

C Jusuf Nurkic

PG Austin Reaves

SG Cam Reddish

SF Taurean Prince

PF LeBron James

C Anthony Davis

PPG: K. Durant (29.6)

APG: D. Booker (7.8)

Reb/G: J. Nurkic (10.3)

PPG: A. Davis (25.7)

APG: L. James (7.5)

Reb/G: A. Davis (12.2)

Coaches:

Phoenix Suns: Frank Vogel (1st season)

Los Angeles Lakers: Darvin Ham (2nd season)