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Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers Predictions, Odds, Picks

Written by: Christian Jope
Updated October 14, 2022
12 min read
  • At the top of the NBA, the Phoenix Suns look to extend their winning streak to four in a row.
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have lost their last two games, but return home to host the Suns.
  • The Suns were victorious in their earlier meeting with the Lakers this season.

Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers Odds

Team Point Spread Total Money Line
Phoenix Suns -7 (-110)
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O 219.5 (-100)
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-265
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Los Angeles Lakers +7 (-110)
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U 219.5 (-110)
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+215
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Odds provided by Caesars Sportsbook.

Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers Predictions and Picks

Coming off of a 31-point victory and having a relatively clean bill of health, the Suns should be heavy favorites against the Lakers. While they have the star power, the Lakers’ bench players have failed them time and again.

Pick:

Phoenix Suns def. Los Angeles Lakers (-265)

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Head-to-Head: Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers

Phoenix Suns Head-to-Head Los Angeles Lakers
Monty Williams Head Coach Frank Vogel
24-5 (1st in West) Standing 16-15 (7th in West)
W-W-W-L Form L-L-W-W
111.3 (6th of 30) Off Rtg 106.8 (25th of 30)
104.0 (3rd of 30) Def Rtg 107.6 (8th of 30)
100.2 (5th of 30) Pace 100.7 (1st of 30)

Leaders (Per Game)

D. Booker (22.9) PPG L. James (25.9)
D. Ayton (11.3) RPG A. Davis (9.9)
C. Paul (10.1) APG R. Westbrook (8.3)
C. Paul (2.0) SPG L. James (1.7)
D. Ayton (0.8) BPG A. Davis (2.0)
J. McGee (.659)/D. Booker (8.5) FG%/FGM D. Jordan (.684)/L. James (9.7)
D. Booker, C. Johnson (.409)/D. Booker (2.5) 3P%/3PM C. Anthony (.404)/L. James (2.7)

Injury Report

Player Team Date Status Info
Dario Saric Phoenix Suns 7 July 2021 Out (Knee) Saric has a torn ACL in his right knee and there is no timetable for his return.
Frank Kaminsky Phoenix Suns 21 Nov 2021 Out (Knee) Kaminsky is out indefinitely with a stress fracture in his right knee.
Abdel Nader Phoenix Suns 20 Dec 2021 Out (Knee) Nader is listed as OUT for Phoenix’s Tuesday (Oct 21) game.
Kendrick Nunn Los Angeles Lakers 6 Dec 2021 Out (Knee) There is no timetable for Nunn’s return.
Dwight Howard Los Angeles Lakers 14 Dec 2021 Out (Health & Safety) Howard has been placed under league health & safety protocols.
Talen Horton-Tucker Los Angeles Lakers 15 Dec 2021 Out (Health & Safety) Horton-Tucker has been placed under league health & safety protocols.
Avery Bradley Los Angeles Lakers 16 Dec 2021 Out (Health & Safety) Bradley has been placed under league health & safety protocols.
Malik Monk Los Angeles Lakers 16 Dec 2021 Out (Health & Safety) Monk has been placed under league health & safety protocols.
Anthony Davis Los Angeles Lakers 18 Dec 2021 Out (Knee) Davis has a sprained MCL and will be re-evaluated in 4 weeks.
Kent Bazemore Los Angeles Lakers 19 Dec 2021 Out (Health & Safety) Bazemore has been placed under league health & safety protocols.

How Can the Suns Beat the Lakers?

The Phoenix Suns already beat the Lakers once this season, but they’ll want to carry over their success from their last game. If Phoenix can open the game with pace and efficiency, they can leave the Lakers in the dust.

In their last game, a win over the Charlotte Hornets, the Phoenix Suns opened with a 37-point first quarter. They shot 56% from the field and 60% from three-point range, showing incredible efficiency from all players.

The Lakers aren’t lacking in firepower, even with Anthony Davis unavailable. However, they will feel their lack of depth if Phoenix is on their game. The Suns will want to take it to the Western Conference favorites early.

Suns Key Player: (C) DeAndre Ayton


Not much went wrong for the Suns in their last game, but it was DeAndre Ayton who held down the fort for the Suns through their easy win over the Charlotte Hornets.

Ayton is coming off of a night where he posted 15 points, 15 rebounds, and 3 blocks in just 23 minutes of play. He was massive to open the game, and the Suns never looked back.

The Lakers will be short at the center position when they face off against the Suns and it will be to Ayton’s benefit. If he can flourish early once again, the Suns could make quick work of the Lakers.

How Can the Lakers Beat the Suns?

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off of back-to-back losses, continuing to struggle without Anthony Davis anchoring their defence. When they face the Suns, the Lakers must find production from their role players.

In their last game, a loss to the Chicago Bulls, the trio of LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, and Carmelo Anthony combined for 72 of their 110 points. Still with the likes of Rajon Rondo, Trevor Ariza, and Wayne Ellington on their roster, the Lakers need their role players to produce.

Los Angeles have shown the ability to find the shots they want, converting on 51.2% of their field goals in their last game. But if they can’t diversify their scoring, the Suns will shut them down with their team defence.

Lakers Key Player: (G) Isaiah Thomas


The Los Angeles Lakers took a gamble when they signed former All-Star Isaiah Thomas, but he’s not disappointed in his short time in Hollywood.

Thomas posted 13 points on 5 of 11 shooting in his last game against the Chicago Bulls. While he’s not the most defensively adept player, he more than makes up for it with his scoring threat.

The Suns will look to attack Thomas on the defensive side of the ball, so how he fares will determine the Lakers’ success early. If Thomas can stay effective on both ends of the court, he’ll do wonders for Los Angeles’ chances.

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How to Watch Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers

Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers Information
Teams Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Location STAPLES Center, Los Angeles, California
Time 10:00 PM EST, December 21st, 2021
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