Lakers shut down Suns to advance to semifinals of In-Season Tourney

When: Tuesday, December 5 at 10:00 PM ET
Who: Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakers
Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA

Basketball junkies prepare for a clash of titans as the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns prepare to face off in an epic NBA showdown.

We're here to break down the stats, the players, and the odds to help you make an informed bet on this marquee matchup.

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In the imminent clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns, bank on a lower-scoring showdown with the Lakers taking home the W, making betting the under the savvy call.

Moneyline
Suns	+105	+105	+105
Lakers	-125	-125	-125

First, let's talk about Kevin Durant. KD has been a scoring machine this season, but we're fading his scoring props.

Why? The Lakers' defense. Their lockdown perimeter game could limit Durant's scoring opportunities, making the under a calculated move.

Next up is LeBron James. King James has been in a league of his own, but even royalty can have an off day.

The Lakers will likely focus on defense in this matchup, so we're not expecting a high-scoring game from LeBron.

Devin Booker, the Suns' offensive juggernaut, is another player that wasn't around for the first matchup.

Booker has been lighting it up this season, but the Lakers' defense is no joke.

They've been causing problems for teams all season, and we expect Booker to feel the heat.

Respect. pic.twitter.com/nwQMvzcDyJ

— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) December 4, 2023

The Suns enter this game 11th in the league in scoring offense as they average 116.2 points per game.

However, the Suns will be without Bradley Beal make it his 18th missed game of the season, which means he’s ineligible for any end-of-season awards.

The NBA requires a minimum of 65 games as of this season.

The Suns are slight underdogs in this matchup but I wouldn't recommend betting on them in this one.

Phoenix Suns To win game

+105

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The Lakers are 18th in the league in scoring defense as they only allow 113.5 points per night.

On to Cam Reddish and Austin Reaves. Both players have shown promise but haven't consistently put up big numbers.

I wouldn't expect high scoring performances from either one of them. The Lakers slower pace should be an advantage in this defensive showdown.

Now, let's talk about the game itself.

We like the Lakers to win this one on the money line at -125 at Betonline.

The Lakers have shown they can match the Suns' intensity, and their defensive prowess should shine through in this matchup.

As much as the Suns want to win this matchup and the first ever NBA Cup, I think the Lakers and specifically LeBron James would like to add another trophy to his resume.

Los Angeles Lakers To win game

-125

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Total Points

But what about the total? Well, we're feeling the under on this one too.

Total Points
Over 228 Points	-115	-110	-110
Under 228 Points	-105	-110	-110

The line is set at 228 points, but we're not anticipating a high-scoring affair with both teams prioritizing defense.

Betting under 228 points at -110 odds at BetOnline seems like a sound decision.

The Lakers' stingy perimeter defense will likely cause problems for the Suns, potentially leading to a lower-scoring game than expected.

While predicting the outcome of a game is never a walk in the park, the stats and the odds suggest that betting the under is the smart move here.

So, there you have it.

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— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) December 4, 2023