After splitting the first two games of their Western Conference NBA Playoffs series, the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers will renew hostilities on Thursday. The action shifts to STAPLES Center for Games 3 and 4. The defending NBA champs will be looking to hold serve after stealing home court in Game 2. This NBA betting preview for the Suns vs Lakers NBA Playoffs matchup will provide game info, betting trends, odds and a prediction for Game 3 of this series.
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers Game Info | NBA Playoffs
NBA Western Conference Quarterfinals NBA Playoffs Game 3 (Series tied 1-1)
Phoenix Suns (52-22, 24-12 Away) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (44-31, 22-15 Home)
Date: Thursday, May 27, 2021
Start Time: 10 p.m. EST
Venue: STAPLES Center — Los Angeles, CA
The Suns had a trio of their young stars step up big for the second consecutive night in Game 2. Unfortunately, the offensive attack simply wasn’t well-rounded enough and Phoenix dropped the second game of this series on their home floor. Nonetheless, Suns fans have to be particularly encouraged by what they are seeing from Deandre Ayton thus far. He posted his second straight NBA Playoffs double-double on Tuesday with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Devin Booker was phenomenal as well with 31 points, and Cameron Payne also got in on the act with 19 points and 7 assists. The Suns are once again NBA betting underdogs tonight despite being the higher seed in this series. They’ll need more from Chris Paul, who was shut down big time in Game 2.
After struggling mightily with his shot in Game 1, Anthony Davis rebounded nicely in the second game on Tuesday. He dropped 34 points to go along with 10 boards and 7 assists. For the Lakers to repeat as NBA champs, they’ll need similar big games from Davis throughout the NBA Playoffs. LeBron James played 39 minutes and contributed plenty, despite the ongoing rumors that his ankle injury is affecting him. Los Angeles also got a big 24-point performance from Dennis Schroder, arguably the most underrated edition the team made in the offseason.
Suns vs Lakers NBA Betting Odds
Moneyline: PHX: (+230) | LAL: (-275)
Spread: PHX: +7 (-110) | LAL: -7 (-110)
Total: 211.5 — Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)
Suns vs Lakers Betting Trends
- Suns are 11-3 against the spread (ATS) in their last 14 games following an outright loss.
- Lakers are 0-4 ATS in their last four home games as an NBA betting favorite.
- Suns are just 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven road games against teams with a winning record at home.
- Over is 11-1 in the Suns’ last 12 road games.
- Under is 5-2 in the Lakers’ last seven home games against teams with a winning record.
- Under is 7-3-1 in the last 11 Suns vs Lakers head-to-head matchups.
Suns vs Lakers Prediction
This NBA prediction uses NumberFire’s probability model. They give Los Angeles a 56.3% chance to win Game 3 of this NBA Playoffs matchup.
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