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The Phoenix Suns are 7-point underdogs heading into Game 4 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers (42-30, 2-1) at Staples Center on Sunday, starting at 3:30 PM ET on ABC. The Lakers hold a 2-1 lead in the series.
How to Watch
Time: 3:30 PM EST
TV Channel: ABC
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Lakers vs. Suns Betting Data
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakers | -7 | -110 | -110 | 209.5 | -110 | -110 |
Lakers Betting Data
- Los Angeles has failed to cover the spread more often than not this year, going 34-42.
- The Lakers have not fared well as a 7-point favorite, going 11-17 against the spread when favored by at least 7 points.
- Los Angeles often does not hit the over, only topping the point total in 30 of 76 games (39.5%).
Suns Betting Data
- Phoenix has a winning record (43-30-2) against the spread this season.
- The Suns are 11-14 against the spread when at least 7-point underdogs.
- Phoenix has hit the over in 43 of 75 games this season (57.3%).
Point Total Insights
- In Los Angeles' matchups this season, the Lakers and their opponents have gone over Sunday's point total of 209.5 points 44 times (57.9% of opportunities).
- In 56 out of Phoenix's 75 games this season (74.7%), the competing teams scored a higher point total than the point total in Sunday's matchup.
- Together, the two teams combine for 223.8 points per game, 14.3 points more than the over/under of 209.5 for this contest.
- This matchup's total is 6.0 fewer points than the 215.5 these two teams combine to allow per game in 2020-21.
- On average, the Lakers have seen a 215.5 over/under in their games this season, 6.0 more points than the over/under in this matchup.
- Suns' games have a total points bet of 223.8 points this season, 14.3 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, while the Lakers also maintain a 5-4 edge covering the spread against the Suns.
| Date | Favorite | Home Team | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2021 | Lakers | Lakers | -6.5 | 211 | -295 | 224 | Playoffs | 109-95 LAL |
| 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 |
Lakers Players to Watch
- LeBron James leads the Lakers in points and assists per game, scoring 25.0 points and distributing 7.8 assists.
- Andre Drummond is Los Angeles' best rebounder, grabbing an average of 12.0 boards in each contest while scoring 14.9 points per game.
- James leads the Lakers in three-point shooting, knocking down an average of 2.3 shots per game from beyond the arc.
- 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.
Suns Players to Watch
- Devin Booker puts up 25.6 points per game and is the top scorer for the Suns.
- Phoenix's leader in rebounds is Deandre Ayton with 10.5 per game, and its leader in assists is Chris Paul with 8.9 per game.
- Jae Crowder is the top scorer from distance for the Suns, hitting 2.5 threes per game.
- Phoenix's leader in steals is Paul (1.4 per game), and its leader in blocks is Ayton (1.2 per game).
Injury Report
Lakers:
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Out (Quad)
Suns:
Abdel Nader: Out (Knee),
Chris Paul: Day To Day (Shoulder)
