Suns vs. Lakers: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – January 11, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 11, 2024

The Phoenix Suns (19-18) visit the Los Angeles Lakers (19-19) on January 11, 2024 at Crypto.com Arena. The Suns are favorites, by 1.5 points, in a matchup featuring two of the league’s best players, the Suns’ Kevin Durant and the Lakers’ Anthony Davis. The matchup has a 238.5 point total.

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Suns vs. Lakers Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Suns -1.5 238.5

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Injury Report as of January 11

Suns: Damion Lee: Out (Knee)

Lakers: Gabe Vincent: Out (Knee), Anthony Davis: Probable (Ankle), LeBron James: Questionable (Ankle), Rui Hachimura: Doubtful (Calf), Cameron Reddish: Questionable (Face)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Lakers (+1.5)
Total Pick Under (238.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Suns vs. Lakers Stat Rankings

Suns Avg. (Rank) Lakers Avg. (Rank)
115.2 (16th) Points Scored 114 (19th)
114.5 (14th) Points Allowed 115.1 (16th)
43.2 (20th) Rebounds 43.3 (19th)
10.6 (16th) Off. Rebounds 8.4 (29th)
11.7 (25th) 3pt Made 10.8 (29th)
26 (17th) Assists 27.4 (9th)
14 (22nd) Turnovers 13.8 (21st)

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Suns Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Kevin Durant 29 29.6 6.4 5.9 0.9 1.1 2.1
Devin Booker 27 26.3 4.6 7.9 0.8 0.4 2.1
Bradley Beal 13 16.4 3.8 3.8 0.7 0.5 1
Eric Gordon 30 13.7 2 2.4 0.9 0.5 2.7
Grayson Allen 31 13.2 4.3 2.9 0.9 0.6 2.5

Lakers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Anthony Davis 34 25.9 12 3.4 1.2 2.6 0.4
LeBron James 33 24.8 7.3 7.4 1.4 0.7 2.2
Austin Reaves 36 14.9 4.3 5.2 0.9 0.1 1.5
D’Angelo Russell 32 14.8 2.8 6.3 0.8 0.5 2
Rui Hachimura 23 11.8 3.8 1 0.8 0.2 1.1

Betting Trends

  • The Suns’ record against the spread is 13-23-1.
  • As 1.5-point favorites or more, Phoenix is 9-16 against the spread.
  • The Suns have played 37 games this year, and 21 of them have gone over the total.
  • Phoenix’s games have finished with more than 238.5 points 11 times so far this season.
  • The over/under for this game is 238.5 points, 8.8 more than the average point total for Suns games this season.
  • The Lakers’ record against the spread is 16-22-0.
  • Los Angeles has an ATS record of 7-6 as a 1.5-point underdog or greater.
  • This season, 20 of the Lakers’ 38 games have hit the over.
  • Los Angeles’ games have had over 238.5 points 14 times this season.
  • Lakers games average 229 total points, 9.5 fewer than the total for this matchup.

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