The Phoenix Suns (19-18) take on the Los Angeles Lakers (19-19) Thursday with tip-off from Crypto.com Arena set for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Suns vs. Lakers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Lakers lead 3-0
The Suns were routed 138-111 as 5.5-point underdogs Monday by the LA Clippers. It was their 2nd straight defeat and 3rd in 4 games. The Suns have dropped all 3 games to the Lakers this season, but none of them were by more than 5 points.
The Lakers have won 2 in a row, and this will be their 5th straight home game. They nicked the Toronto Raptors 132-131 Tuesday, failing to cover as 5-point favorites. F Anthony Davis is averaging 30.8 points, 11 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.3 blocks per game in 4 January games.