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Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers: The top game of Friday night

The Los Angeles Lakers are hosting the Phoenix Suns today at Crypto.com Arena.

Can the Suns prove the doubters wrong?

The Phoenix Suns are coming off an early playoff exit hoping to be much better this time around. They started the season well winning 116-113 against the Los Angeles Clippers in overtime. Kevin Durant led the team with 25 points followed by Bradley Beal with 24. The Suns shot 48.7% from the field and made 15 three-pointers on 39.5%.

The Lakers are off to a great start

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a 110-103 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the season opener. LeBron James and Bronny James Jr. made history becoming the first father and son duo in NBA history. James scored 16 points while Bronny finished without points on 0-of-2 shooting in three minutes of action. Anthony Davis was the best player on the team with 36 points and 16 rebounds.

Betting Trends

The Lakers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games overall, 4-1 SU in their last 5 home games against the Suns, and 5-1 SU in their last 6 games played on Friday. They are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall, 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games against teams from the Pacific Division and 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games played in October. Los Angeles has played under the total point line in 6 of their last 7 games overall and 4 of their last 5 games against teams from the Western Conference. The Suns are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games overall, 2-5 SU in their last 7 games against the Lakers, 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against teams from the Pacific Divison and 7-2 SU in their last 9 games in October. They are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games overall, 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games against the Lakers and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on the road. Phoenix has played over the total point line in 5 of their last 6 games overall.

Prediction and Conclusion

Both the Lakers and the Suns started the season well, winning the openers. The Lakers looked very good against the Timberwolves in a game that will go in the history books. The Suns needed overtime to prevail against the Clippers and are staying in LA for a showdown against the Lakers. The Suns have three superstars on the team who are ready to fill the Lakers basket to the top, while the home team is simply not ready at the moment to play back-to-back games on high level. The Suns will have full control of this one and go 2-0.