Lakers vs Suns Prediction and NBA Tips - 12 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 11, 2024, 4:50PM | Published: Jan 10, 2024, 10:46PM
The Los Angeles Lakers will square off with the Phoenix Suns in what is expected to be a close NBA game at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, starting at 2:00pm AEDT.
With star players Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Austin Reaves, the Lakers are looking to overcome a Suns side that includes Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Lakers vs Suns game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Lakers vs Suns
Using high-tech machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's LA Lakers-Phoenix NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Suns a 53% chance of beating the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena.
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Lakers vs Suns: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Crypto.com Arena are listed here:
- Head to Head: Lakers $1.82, Suns $1.67
- Total (Over/Under 237.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.90
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Lakers at $1.82 and the Suns at $1.67.
The Over/Under for total points scored has been set at 237.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.90.
The best site to place a bet on the Lakers vs Suns game is Betfair, where you can bet against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Lakers vs Suns: Best Bets
- Head to Head: LA Lakers at $1.82 with Betfair (1.1% edge)
- Total Points: Under 237.5 at $1.90 with Betfair (56% probability)
Stats Insider's Lakers vs Suns predictions are based on market-leading modelling and gambling experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Suns have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Lakers to win is our recommended option because of the 1.1% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
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Lakers vs Suns: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Suns at Crypto.com Arena on Friday has the Suns winning 118-117.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Lakers vs Suns: Player Props
Player props are a popular way to bet on Lakers vs Suns without necessarily betting on the outcome of Friday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Crypto.com Arena.
Anthony Davis is expected to lead the Lakers with 28 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists, while Kevin Durant is projected to have 27 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the Suns.
Lakers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | 28 | 11 | 3 |
| LeBron James | 23 | 7 | 6 |
| Austin Reaves | 16 | 5 | 5 |
| Christian Wood | 12 | 5 | 1 |
| Taurean Prince | 12 | 2 | 2 |
Suns Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | 27 | 7 | 5 |
| Devin Booker | 26 | 5 | 8 |
| Bradley Beal | 23 | 5 | 6 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | 13 | 10 | 6 |
| Grayson Allen | 12 | 4 | 3 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the LA Lakers vs Phoenix game at Crypto.com Arena.
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Lakers vs Suns: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Lakers and Suns at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to commence at 2:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns
- Date: Friday 12 January 2024
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our LA Lakers vs Phoenix predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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