Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers 4/7/2023 Tips, Analysis and Expert Picks
On Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers will face off against the Phoenix Suns at the Crypto.com Arena in downtown LA. Despite a solid performance by LeBron James, who scored 33 points, and Anthony Davis, who contributed 11 rebounds and 17 points, the Lakers fell 125-118 to their city rivals, the Clippers, on Wednesday. The Lakers, who currently hold a 41-39 record and sit in seventh place in the Western Conference, have won seven of their last ten games. They have a home record of 21-18 this season and have shown impressive rebounding, averaging 45.6 per game, which ranks sixth in the NBA.
The Suns have been on fire as they will continue to build on their current 7-game win streak after beating the Nuggets in a 119-115 win last night. SF Kevin Durant led the team with 29 points, seven rebounds, and four assists on nine of 18 shooting. PG Chris Paul added 25 points on nine of 15 shooting while Center Deandre Ayton chipped in with 16 points on seven of nine shooting. The Suns shot 51 percent from the field and 17 of 36 from the 3-point line as they went back and forth with the Nuggets in a close contest, until they were able to go on a decisive 8-0 run late in the fourth quarter to escape with the gritty victory.
- The Phoenix Suns are 9-1 SU in their last 10 matches with the Los Angeles Lakers.
- The total went OVER in 7 of Phoenix’s last 8 games on the road.
- Phoenix is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on the road against the LA Lakers.
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers 4/7/2023 Tips, Analysis and Expert Picks
The Phoenix Suns are currently sitting in fourth place in the Western Conference with a record of 44-35. They were set to face off against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday evening before hitting the road to play in Los Angeles. With seven wins out of their last ten games, the Suns are on a roll, currently boasting a six-game winning streak leading into Thursday’s match.
Devin Booker has been an absolute powerhouse for the Suns, leading the team with an impressive average of 28 points per game. In their most recent matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, Booker put up an impressive 27 points. However, it wasn’t just Booker who shined on the court – Deandre Ayton played a key role in the team’s 115-94 victory with 11 rebounds and 19 points. The Suns have been playing a selfless style of basketball, averaging an impressive 27.3 assists per game. Chris Paul has been leading the charge with an average of 9 assists per game this season. With the playoffs just around the corner, the Phoenix Suns are looking like a strong contender to make some serious noise in the Western Conference.
- The LA Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division.
- The Los Angeles Lakers are 5-10 SU in their last 15 games played in April.
- The Lakers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games played on a Friday.
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers. The NBA pick for this game is the Los Angeles Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns covered the spread in five of their last ten matches. The Suns have the momentum even though they are playing on back-to-back nights. The Suns will likely be without TJ Warren again and it won’t be a surprise if they rested a few players given that they are locked into the fourth spot in the Western Conference. The Lakers are precariously positioned in seventh place and they really need this win to move into the coveted sixth seed. Take the red-hot road team over the Lakers. Prediction: The Phoenix Suns win and cover 120-114.
NBA Starting Time: 10:30 PM ET
Location: Crypto.com Arena in downtown LA, CA
Date: Friday, April 7, 2023
TV: NBAt
NBA Odds: Los Angeles Lakers -7
NBA Totals: 227.5
