Odds, tips and predictions for the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers (1-0) welcome the Phoenix Suns (1-0) at the Crypto.com Arena on Friday. The start date is set for 10:00 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze the 24/7 NBA odds from BetMGM Sportsbook Suns vs. Lakers Opportunities and meet our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season Series: First Meeting; LA went 3-2 last season

The Lakers, who went 2-4 against the spread (ATS) in the preseason, defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-103 to open the NBA season on Tuesday. They were considered 1-point home favorites. C Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 36 points, shooting 11 of 23 from the field. Los Angeles shot just 5 of 30 from distance.

The Suns went 3-2 ATS in the preseason, including 1-1 ATS against the Lakers. Phoenix opened its season with a 116-113 OT win at the LA Clippers on Wednesday and finished as a 5-point favorite. Phoenix was led by F Kevin Durant and G Bradley Bealwho combined for 49 points on Wednesday.

Suns at Lakers odds

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• Moneyline (ML): Suns +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Lakers -130 (Bet $130 to win $100)
• Against the spread: Suns +2.5 (-115) | Lakers -2.5 (-105)
• Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Suns key injuries at Lakers

Suns

• G Grayson Allen (Achilles) probably
• G Bradley Beal (shoulder) probably
• F Josh Okogie (thigh) out

Lakers

• F Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) out
• C Christian Wood (knees) out

For the latest updates: Official NBA Injury Report.

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Suns at Lakers tips and predictions

forecast

Suns 119, Lakers 115

Money line

BET SUN (+105).

The Suns could finally get it done, one year after assembling the superteam. The star power is there and even G Devin Booker was 4 out of 5 from Deep Wednesday. They should be able to be more efficient than the Wolves were against the Lakers in the opener, as they shot just 41% from the field and 32% from deep.

The suns eclipsed both on Wednesday. The Lakers have a strong offense, but won't be able to miss 25 threes and pull out a 7-point win. Expect this to be a tougher matchup and the Suns' offensive prowess to shine. Take SUN (+105).

Against the spread

HAPPEN.

While the spread is tempting, the odds seem better on the money line, especially given the plus money value the Suns have. Even considering the Lakers, the moneyline is the better play.

Over/Under

BET OVER 225.5 (-105).

Although the Lakers only managed five triples on Tuesday, there was no lack of effort and they should continue to make shots from distance. LA finished with 95 field goal attempts and only 7 turnovers. It should be able to move the game forward and continue to play an efficient offense.

The shots should have a better chance of falling. The Suns, for their part, had 22 turnovers and should be able to make up for them too. Expect both teams to show off their offense and win OVER 225.5 (-105).

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