The Phoenix Suns are 6.5-point underdogs heading into Game 3 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers (42-30, 1-1) at Staples Center on Thursday, starting at 10:00 PM ET on TNT. The series is tied 1-1.
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How to Watch
Time: 10:00 PM EST
TV Channel: TNT
Betting Suggestions:
Lakers vs. Suns Betting Data
Lakers vs Suns Betting Information
Favorite |
Spread |
Favorite Spread Odds |
Underdog Spread Odds |
Total |
Over Total Odds |
Under Total Odds |
Lakers |
-6.5 |
-110 |
-110 |
211 |
-110 |
-110 |
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Lakers Betting Data
- Los Angeles holds a losing record against the spread this season, going 33-42 ATS.
- The Lakers have not fared well as a 6.5-point favorite, going 11-17 against the spread when favored by at least 6.5 points.
- Los Angeles has gone over the point total less than half of the time, in 30 of 75 games (40%).
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Suns Betting Data
- Phoenix has a winning record against the spread this season, 43-29-2.
- The Suns are .500 against the spread (15-15) when at least 6.5-point underdogs.
- Phoenix hit the over in a majority of its outings this season: 43 of 74 games (58.1%).
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Point Total Insights
- Los Angeles' games this year have gone over the point total for Thursday's matchup total (211 points) in 57.3% of opportunities (43 out of 75 matchups).
- In Phoenix's games this season, the competing teams combined for a higher point total than Thursday's matchup point total in 54 out of 74 matchups (73%).
- The Lakers average 109.2 points per game against the Suns' 114.9, amounting to 13.1 points over the game's point total of 211.
- This game's point total is 4.7 fewer points than the 215.7 these two teams combine to give up per game in 2020-21.
- On average, the Lakers have seen a 215.7 over/under in their games this season, 4.7 more points than the over/under in this matchup.
- Suns' games have a total points bet of 224.1 points this season, 13.1 points more than the over/under for this contest.
Previous Matchups
Los Angeles has won a majority of its last 10 games against Phoenix, going 6-4,
Lakers vs Suns in 2020-21
Date |
Favorite |
Home Team |
Spread |
Total |
Favorite Moneyline |
Underdog Moneyline |
Game Type |
Result |
5/25/2021 |
Lakers |
Suns |
-2 |
211.5 |
-132 |
111 |
Playoffs |
109-102 LAL |
5/23/2021 |
Suns |
Suns |
-2 |
213.5 |
-131 |
110 |
Playoffs |
99-90 PHO |
5/9/2021 |
Suns |
Lakers |
-7 |
217 |
-295 |
238 |
Regular Season |
123-110 LAL |
3/21/2021 |
Suns |
Suns |
-10 |
216 |
-532 |
392 |
Regular Season |
111-94 PHO |
3/2/2021 |
Suns |
Lakers |
-1 |
215.5 |
-114 |
-107 |
Regular Season |
114-104 PHO |
2/10/2020 |
Lakers |
Lakers |
-12.5 |
230.5 |
-954 |
646 |
Regular Season |
125-100 LAL |
1/1/2020 |
Lakers |
Lakers |
-11 |
226 |
-647 |
481 |
Regular Season |
117-107 LAL |
11/12/2019 |
Lakers |
Suns |
-3.5 |
221 |
-175 |
145 |
Regular Season |
123-115 LAL |
3/2/2019 |
- |
Suns |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Regular Season |
118-109 PHO |
1/27/2019 |
- |
Lakers |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Regular Season |
116-102 LAL |
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Lakers Players to Watch
- The Lakers leader in points and assists is LeBron James, who scores 25.0 points per game along with 7.8 assists.
- Andre Drummond is Los Angeles' best rebounder, pulling down an average of 12.0 boards in each contest while scoring 14.9 points per game.
- The Lakers get the most three-point shooting production out of James, who makes 2.3 threes per game.
- Drummond is Los Angeles' leader in steals, averaging 1.4 steals per game, while Anthony Davis leads them in blocks with 1.6 per contest.
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Suns Players to Watch
- Devin Booker is the top scorer for the Suns with 25.6 points per game. He also tacks on 4.2 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game to his stats.
- Deandre Ayton has a stat line of 10.5 rebounds, 14.4 points and 1.4 assists per game for Phoenix to take the top rebound spot on the team. Chris Paul holds the top spot for assists with 8.9 per game, adding 16.4 points and 4.5 rebounds per outing.
- Jae Crowder is reliable from three-point range and leads the Suns with 2.5 made threes per game.
- Phoenix's leader in steals is Paul with 1.4 per game, and its leader in blocks is Ayton with 1.2 per game.
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Injury Report
Lakers: None
Suns:
Chris Paul: Day To Day (Shoulder),
Abdel Nader: Out (Knee)