The Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns have proven they are capable of winning in each other’s arenas. Can the Suns defend homecourt tonight? This NBA betting preview for the Lakers vs Suns NBA Playoffs matchup will provide game info, betting trends, odds and a prediction for Game 5 of this series.
Lakers vs Suns Betting Preview and Prediction | NBA Playoffs
NBA Western Conference Round 1 NBA Playoffs Game 5 (Series tied 2-2)
Los Angeles Lakers (43-30, 21-15 Away) vs. Phoenix Suns (51-21, 27-9 Home)
Date: Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Start Time: 10 p.m. EST
Venue: Phoenix Suns Arena — Phoenix, AZ
The Phoenix Suns managed to hang on in Game 4 to earn back homecourt advantage in this series. The biggest storyline, however, will be the health of Anthony Davis. The Lakers forward suffered a Grade 1 groin strain and did not play in the second half. Officially listed as “day-to-day,” Davis could play tonight, but at what level? Would the Lakers be better off inserting Montrezl Harrell into the starting lineup and allowing Davis some time to rest before games six and (maybe) seven?
The Phoenix Suns have continued to rely on the success of everyone rather than the dominance of one or two players. In Game 5, a total of six different Suns scored in double figures led by Chris Paul with 18 points. The Lakers are such a dominant defensive team that the Suns are only going to be able to win the series if they can rely on little contributions from everyone so the Lakers are unable to hone in on just one player to lock up.
NBA Betting Odds
Moneyline: LAL: (+168) | PHO: (-200)
Spread: LAL: +5 (-110) | PHO: -5 (-110)
Total: 208 – Over: (-112) I Under: (-108)
Lakers vs Suns NBA Betting Trends
- LA Lakers are 3-6 against the spread (ATS) in their last nine games.
- The total has gone UNDER in five of LA Lakers’ last six games.
- LA Lakers are 8-2 straight up (SU) in its last 10 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 10 of Phoenix’s last 14 games.
- Phoenix is 5-2 SU in its last seven games.
- Phoenix is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games at home.
Lakers vs Suns Prediction
This NBA prediction uses NumberFire’s probability model. They give Phoenix a 72.8% chance to win Game 5 of this NBA Playoffs matchup. If Anthony Davis is unable to play, the Los Angeles Lakers will have a tough time coming out on top in this game.
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