Following their marvelous feat in the Inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament last December, the Lakers have encountered a challenging stretch, dropping 10 of their last 13 games. Despite this, a recent victory over the Clippers and Raptors suggests a potential turnaround in momentum. The Lakers have a favorable track record against the Suns, winning the last five encounters, with four of those games taking place at the Staples Center. It's become obvious that the Lakers have a gameplan that the Suns can't seem to figure out.
One of the Lakers' strengths lies in their adept defense against midrange shots, a pivotal aspect of the Suns' offensive playbook. Phoenix struggled notably in their recent face-off with the Los Angeles Clippers, resulting in a decisive defeat. The presence of Anthony Davis poses a substantial challenge for the Suns, lacking a suitable matchup on their roster. Throughout his career, Davis has dominated Jusef Nurkic, averaging over 24.5 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in 19 games against him. Furthermore, Davis has exhibited impressive stats of 27.8 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in 17 games against Kevin Durant.
SportsInsights highlights a significant shift in betting trends, with over 93% of the money now favoring the Suns, elevating them from underdogs to favorites. In such scenarios, adopting a contrarian approach has proved to be profitable. Expect the Lakers to secure another close win against the Suns tonight.
Pick: Los Angeles Lakers +1 (-110)
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