The Phoenix Suns (24-5) will try to continue a three-game winning streak when they visit the Los Angeles Lakers (16-15) at 10:00 PM ET on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Staples Center. The contest airs on TNT. The Suns () take on the Lakers ( on the moneyline) at 10:00 PM ET on Tuesday, live on TNT. This contest has an over/under set at points.
The insights in the following article reflect odds as of December 21, 2021 at 10:02 PM ET. Keep scrolling for a look at all of the latest odds for this matchup and get up to $1,000 Risk Free Bet at BetMGM today!
Suns Vs Lakers Betting Odds
Injury Report as of December 21
Suns: Frank Kaminsky: Out (Knee), Dario Saric: Out (Knee), Abdel Nader: Out (Knee)
Lakers: Anthony Davis: Out (Knee), Trevor Ariza: Probable (Ankle), Avery Bradley: Out (Health Protocols), LeBron James: Probable (Abdomen), Kent Bazemore: Out (Health Protocols), Malik Monk: Out (Health Protocols), Kendrick Nunn: Out (Health Protocols), Austin Reaves: Out (Health Protocols)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Lakers (+6.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Under (224) |
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) | |
|---|---|---|
| 111.9 (3rd) | Points Scored | 110.5 (8th) |
| 104.6 (4th) | Points Allowed | 111.3 (27th) |
| 45.7 (8th) | Rebounds | 46.0 (6th) |
| 9.2 (24th) | Off. Rebounds | 9.4 (23rd) |
| 11.4 (23rd) | 3pt Made | 12.0 (16th) |
| 26.3 (4th) | Assists | 24.5 (10th) |
| 13.3 (17th) | Turnovers | 15.5 (2nd) |
Suns Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | 22 | 22.9 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 2.5 |
| Deandre Ayton | 21 | 16.8 | 11.2 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Chris Paul | 29 | 14.4 | 4.0 | 10.1 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Mikal Bridges | 29 | 12.3 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 1.3 |
| JaVale McGee | 29 | 10.9 | 7.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
Lakers Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | 19 | 25.9 | 6.6 | 6.8 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 2.7 |
| Anthony Davis | 27 | 23.3 | 9.9 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 0.4 |
| Russell Westbrook | 31 | 19.5 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 1.2 |
| Isaiah Thomas | 2 | 16.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| Carmelo Anthony | 31 | 13.5 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 2.5 |
Betting Trends
- Phoenix’s record against the spread is 15-13-1.
- As 6.5-point favorites or more, the Suns are 5-7-1 against the spread.
- This season, 13 of Phoenix’s 29 games have hit the over.
- Phoenix’s games have had more than 224 points scored on seven occasions this year.
- The over/under for this game is 224 points, 5.6 more than the average point total for Suns games this season.
- Los Angeles’ record against the spread is 12-18-1.
- The Lakers are unbeaten ATS (3-0) as a 6.5-point underdog or greater this season.
- Los Angeles has seen 16 of its 31 games hit the over.
- Los Angeles’ games have finished with over 224 points scored 14 times this season.
- The over/under for this game is 4.4 points higher than the average scoring total for Lakers games (219.6).
