The Phoenix Suns (31-36) will visit the Los Angeles Lakers (40-25) in the NBA this afternoon. Tipoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The game will broadcast live on ABC.
The Lakers are 2.5-point favorites over the Suns on the spread (Lakers -2.5), with the over/under set at 228 total points. Los Angeles is a -135 favorite to win outright, while Phoenix is +114 to pull off the upset.
Let's get to my Suns vs. Lakers predictions and NBA picks for Sunday, March 16.
Suns vs Lakers Prediction, Picks
My Suns vs. Lakers best bet is on Austin Reaves Over 10.5 Rebounds + Assists, with the best line currently available at Fanatics. But as always, make sure to shop for the best line using our live NBA odds page.
My Pick: Austin Reaves Over 10.5 Rebounds + Assists
Suns vs Lakers Betting Odds
| Suns Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+2.5 -110 | 228 -110o / -110u | +114 |
| Lakers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-2.5 -110 | 228 -110o / -110u | -135 |
- Suns vs. Lakers spread: Lakers -2.5
- Suns vs. Lakers over/under: 228 total points
- Suns vs. Lakers moneyline: Lakers -135, Suns +114
- Suns vs. Lakers best bet: Austin Reaves Over 10.5 Rebounds + Assists (-115)
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA Preview
No LeBron James and no Rui Hachimura. Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent are questionable, but Luka Doncic, Jayson Hayes, and Dalton Knecht are all probable, which is at least something for the Lakers.
I've outlined multiple times lately that Phoenix is the second worst against the spread team this season, but credit where it's due: they've covered in six of eight.
I don't want to bet either side ATS here, and that also goes for the moneyline, where it's a Phoenix-or-nothing spot, for the most part, and just… no, thank you. That's not the ticket I want for this game.
The over is tempting, but I will hold off. The Suns have played in three straight unders but that isn't enough to give me confidence in a game where I'll still have questions about the defense both ways, regardless of how each unit has overachieved recently.
To the props we go. I'm running it back with a bet I liked earlier this week that cashed. Austin Reaves Over 10.5 Rebounds + Assists is listed at -115 on Fanatics.
Reaves has gone over this line in three straight games overall, and six straight without LeBron James.
The Suns are also in the top-10 in most rebounds and assists allowed per 100 possessions this NBA season.
Suns vs Lakers Betting Prediction
- Austin Reaves Over 10.5 Rebounds + Assists (-115)
Lakers vs. Suns Betting Trends
