As we head into the final stretch of the NBA season, every game is an important one. Tonight, one of the biggest games features the Phoenix Suns fighting for the top seed in the Western Conference, while the Los Angeles Lakers fight to get out of the play-in games. This is the third and final matchup between these teams during this shortened NBA season. The Suns vs. Lakers NBA betting picks preview will find the best NBA betting odds, give you some betting trends, and show the best NBA picks and NBA predictions available.
NBA Betting Preview: Picks, Odds & Betting Trends Tonight
Suns vs. Lakers Game Info
Phoenix Suns (48-19, 22-10 Away) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (37-30, 18-15 Home)
Date: Sunday, May 9, 2021
Time: 10 p.m. EST
Venue: STAPLES Center — Los Angeles, Calif.
Coverage: NBATV
The Suns are still fighting for the top overall seed in the Western Conference, being 1.5 games back from the Jazz. They have a chance to narrow the gap today, entering this game winning six of their last seven games. The Suns are also going for the regular season sweep over the Lakers tonight as well. Devin Booker has been tremendous as of late, scoring 30+ points in six of their past eight games. Awesemo is not projecting this to continue tonight, with Booker currently projected for 25 points. Due to the team’s strong play, Chris Paul has seen his minutes dialed back, playing under 30 in three of the past five games. Awesemo is projecting Paul for over 30 minutes again tonight, though.
While the Suns are fighting for the top seed, the Lakers have fallen down to the play-in games. LeBron James and Dennis Schroder continue to be out for the Lakers tonight. Along with them, Kyle Kuzma is considered doubtful, as he deals with a back injury. Anthony Davis is coming off a strong 36-point double-double, though it wasn’t enough to lead the Lakers to a victory. The Lakers have now lost eight of their past 10 games. Davis is projected to lead the team with 23 points tonight, but it will likely take a strong effort from the lone star to give the Lakers a chance at home.
Suns vs. Lakers Betting NBA Picks + NBA Odds Shopping
Using Awesemo’s OddsShopper tool, we can easily compare the NBA odds for Suns vs. Lakers betting across the major sportsbooks. The odds expressed are from 12 p.m. EST on May 9, so make sure to check out the OddsShopper tool yourself to get the most up-to-date odds.
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NBA Odds: Moneyline
- Suns: (-300) — William Hill
- Lakers: (+255) — SugarHouse, DraftKings
NBA Odds: Spread
- Suns: -7 (-115) — BetMGM
- Lakers: +7.5 (-110) — PointsBet, William Hill
NBA Odds: Point Total
- Over: 214.5 (-115) — BetMGM
- Under: 215 (-105) — PointsBet
Suns vs. Lakers NBA Betting Trends
- Phoenix is 5-2 against the spread (ATS) in its last seven games.
- The total has hit the over in each of the Suns’ last five games.
- The Lakers are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games.
- The total has hit the under in four of the Lakers’ last six games.
Suns vs. Lakers Prediction
The Suns have been dominant lately, and there’s little reason for that not to continue tonight. The Lakers are beat up, while Phoenix is relatively healthy and motivated. The Suns are 18-13-1 ATS on the road this season. They are also 33-21-1 ATS at the favorite and 23-13 against Western Conference teams.
Prediction: Suns -7
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