Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns picks, predictions, odds for NBA In-Season Tournament
The Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers play on Friday, Nov. 10 at Footprint Center in an NBA In-Season Tournament game.
Which team will win the NBA game?
Check out these NBA picks and predictions for the Suns vs. Lakers matchup, which can be seen at 8 p.m. MST on ESPN, 3TV and Spectrum Sportsnet (stream with free trial from FUBO).
The Suns are favored to win Friday's NBA game, per odds from BetMGM Sportsbook.
The Suns are -3.5 against the spread, while the Lakers are +3.5.
Phoenix is -169 on the moneyline, while Los Angeles is +141.
The over/under (point total) is set at 222.5 points.
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Sportsbook Wire: Suns 116, Lakers 108
It writes: "The Suns average 112.5 points per game, just 3.8 fewer points than the 116.3 the Lakers give up. When Phoenix scores more than 116.3 points, it is 2-1 against the spread and 2-1 overall. When it scores more than 111.0 points, Los Angeles is 1-1 against the spread and 1-1 overall."
Winners and Whiners: Take the Suns to beat Lakers in Friday's NBA game
It writes: "Devin Booker will probably miss his fourth straight game due to an injury, but I’m still backing the Suns even if Anthony Davis suits up for the Lakers. Phoenix blew a double-digit fourth-quarter lead in that five-point defeat at the Lakers in Week 1, playing without both Booker and Bradley Beal, and I’m expecting the Suns to get revenge in front of the home audience."
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Stat Salt: Go with the Suns to cover against Lakers
Craig Forde writes: "This is the second meeting between these teams, with the Lakers taking the first back in last October, 100-95. The Suns were certainly slow to start their season, but seeming to be rounding into shape nicely if their last two games are any indication. The Lakers went 3-1 SU in the last four meetings, but Phoenix is both 7-3 SU and 7-3 ATS in the last ten meetings. Nurkic could enjoy another strong performance if Davis isn’t in his way down low. The Suns already average more rebounds than the Lakers and without their top rebounder in the lineup, Los Angeles will have problems on the glass. Booker remains out for Phoenix, which isn’t ideal, but they have shown that they can win without him and that their depth is a bit more than what the Lakers bring to the table. Los Angeles is 0-5 SU on the road this season and 1-4 ATS."
Dimers: Suns 113, Lakers 110
Dimers.com's predicted final score for LA Lakers vs. Phoenix at Footprint Center on Friday has the Suns winning 113-110.
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ESPN: Suns have a 56.5% chance to beat Lakers
The site gives the Lakers a 43.5% chance to beat the Suns on Friday night.
STREAM THE GAME: Watch Lakers at Suns live with FUBO (free trial)
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