The Los Angeles Lakers came back to tie the series 1-1 after a 109-102 victory over the Phoenix Suns. Phoenix is the higher seed, but the Lakers are the defending champs. Which team should be considered the underdog?
The Series’ Storyline: Can Chris Paul beat LeBron James In Their First Ever Playoff Matchup?
How To Watch: The Suns-Lakers will be played at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, with tip-off at 10 p.m. EST. This game will be broadcasted on TNT, which is a subsidiary of WarnerMedia, which is owned by AT&T T.
You can also watch it with a subscription to fuboTV FUBO.
Betting Odds:
Team |
Spread |
Over/Under Points |
Moneyline |
Suns |
+7 (-110) |
Over 211.5 (-112) |
+240 |
Lakers |
-7 (-112) |
Under 211.5 (-109) |
-295 |
Betting Odds Courtesy of DraftKings DKNG
Betting Stats For Phoenix:
- The Over is 11-1 in Phoenix’s last 12 road games.
- The Suns shoot the ball at a 49% rate, good for second-best in the NBA.
- Phoenix has no major injuries for tonight’s matchup.
Betting Stats For Los Angeles:
- The Lakers are 0-4 ATS in their last four games as home favorites.
- Los Angeles’ defense keeps opponents shooting the three ball at the fourth-worst rate in the NBA.
- The Lakers have no one on the injury report.
Where The Public Is Betting:
- The public expects the Suns to cover as they are receiving 60% of the spread bets.
- The Over is getting 66% of the public’s love.
- Despite a steep Moneyline, the Lakers still control 64% of the bets.
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