Suns vs. Lakers Predictions and Odds - Dec 21, 2021

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Suns vs. Lakers Predictions and Odds - Dec 21, 2021

The Los Angeles Lakers square off with the Phoenix Suns in NBA action at Staples Center on Tuesday, starting at 10:00PM EST.

Dimers' top betting picks for Suns vs. Lakers, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed below.

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Who will win Suns vs. Lakers?

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Suns-Lakers NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Suns a 71% chance of winning against the Lakers.

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Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Lakers are +6.5 underdogs against the Suns, with -110 at BetMGM the best odds available.

For the favored Suns (-6.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds on offer at -110.

FanDuel Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at +250, which means you can bet $100 to profit $250, earning a total payout of $350, if they win.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Suns at -300, where you can risk $300 to win $100, for a total payout of $400, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 223.5 with BetMGM, which has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Lakers (+6.5) are a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 223.5-point Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Suns vs. Lakers

  • Spread: Lakers +6.5 at -110 with BetMGM (53% probability)
  • Moneyline: Lakers Win at +250 with FanDuel Sportsbook (0.7% edge)
  • Over/Under: Under 223.5 at -110 with BetMGM (51% probability)

 

While the Suns are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Lakers moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Suns vs. Lakers Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Phoenix vs. LA Lakers at Staples Center this Tuesday has the Suns winning 114-108.

Use our interactive widget below to view the latest Spread, Over/Under and Moneyline probabilities and odds for the game, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

 

Dimers has full coverage of Tuesday's Suns-Lakers matchup, including pre-game predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Suns vs. Lakers Player Props

Prop bets are an enjoyable way to wager on Phoenix vs. LA Lakers without necessarily betting on the outcome of Tuesday's game itself.

DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Staples Center.

Devin Booker is expected to lead the Suns with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, while LeBron James is projected to have 24 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the Lakers.

Suns Projected Box Score

  • Devin Booker: 21 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST
  • Chris Paul: 15 PTS, 4 REB, 10 AST
  • Deandre Ayton: 14 PTS, 10 REB, 1 AST
  • Cameron Johnson: 13 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST
  • Mikal Bridges: 12 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST

Lakers Projected Box Score

  • LeBron James: 24 PTS, 7 REB, 6 AST
  • Russell Westbrook: 18 PTS, 9 REB, 9 AST
  • Isaiah Thomas: 14 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST
  • Talen Horton-Tucker: 11 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST
  • Carmelo Anthony: 10 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting insights before Suns vs. Lakers on Tuesday December 21, 2021.

 

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Suns vs. Lakers 2021 Game Info

When do the Lakers play the Suns?

  • Date: Tuesday December 21, 2021
  • Time: 10:00PM EST / 7:00PM PST
  • Venue: Staples Center

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Kevin Hansen specializes in NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL content, using data-driven insights for sports betting. He provides simple, actionable betting tips to help bettors find an edge and pick winners.

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