Lakers vs Suns Prediction and NBA Betting Tips - 8 April 2023
Apr 7, 2023, 10:46AM
The Los Angeles Lakers face the Phoenix Suns in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, beginning at 12:30pm AEST.
Led by star players LeBron James, Anthony Davis and D'Angelo Russell, the Lakers are looking to overcome a Suns line-up that includes Josh Okogie, Cameron Payne and Terrence Ross.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for Lakers vs Suns, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed in this article.
Who will win? Lakers vs Suns
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Saturday's LA Lakers-Phoenix NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Lakers an 85% chance of beating the Suns at Crypto.com Arena.
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LA Lakers vs Phoenix Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Crypto.com Arena are shown here:
- Head to Head: Lakers $1.10, Suns $7.50
- Line: Lakers -13.5 ($1.95), Suns +13.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 225 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Lakers to win at $1.10. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Suns to win at $7.50.
The Lakers are 13.5-point favourites against the Suns, with odds of $1.95 currently on offer at bet365.
For the underdog Suns (+13.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.91.
The Over/Under for Lakers vs Suns sits at 225 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Suns (+13.5) have a 55% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 225 points has a 51% chance of going Over.
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Lakers vs Suns Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Phoenix at $7.50 with PointsBet (1.8% edge)
- Line: Suns +13.5 at $1.91 with PointsBet (55% probability)
- Total Points: Over 225 at $1.91 with PointsBet (51% probability)
Our Lakers vs Suns best bets are based on complex modelling and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Lakers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Suns to win is our recommended option because of the 1.8% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Lakers vs Suns NBA Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Suns at Crypto.com Arena this Saturday has the Lakers winning 118-106.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Lakers vs Suns NBA Player Props
Player props are a great way to bet on Lakers vs Suns without necessarily betting on the outcome of Saturday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
LeBron James is expected to lead the way for the Lakers with 27 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists, while Josh Okogie is projected to finish with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists for the Suns.
Lakers Projected Box Score
- LeBron James: 27 PTS, 8 REB, 6 AST
- Anthony Davis: 25 PTS, 12 REB, 3 AST
- D'Angelo Russell: 20 PTS, 3 REB, 5 AST
- Austin Reaves: 14 PTS, 2 REB, 3 AST
- Malik Beasley: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST
Suns Projected Box Score
- Josh Okogie: 13 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST
- Cameron Payne: 13 PTS, 2 REB, 5 AST
- Terrence Ross: 12 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
- Landry Shamet: 12 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
- Jock Landale: 10 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST
Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting predictions before the LA Lakers vs Phoenix match-up at Crypto.com Arena.
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Lakers vs Suns NBA 2023
The NBA match-up between the Lakers and Suns at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to commence at 12:30pm AEST on Saturday.
- Game: Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns
- Date: Saturday 8 April 2023
- Time: 12:30pm AEST
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
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