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Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers
The division rival Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers are set to renew hostilities on Tuesday when they meet at Staples Center.
Oddsmakers opened the Suns as -6.5-point favorites versus the Lakers, while the game's total opened at 218.5.
Los Angeles was a 115-110 loser in its last match on the road against the Bulls. They covered the +7-point spread as underdogs, while the total score of 225 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
In their last action, Phoenix was a 137-106 winner at home against the Hornets. They covered the -8-point spread as favorites, while the combined score (243) was profitable news for OVER bettors.
Phoenix:
Team record: 24-5 SU,16-13 ATS
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
Phoenix is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Phoenix is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games
Phoenix is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Los Angeles:
Team record: 16-15 SU,12-19 ATS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Lakers's last 7 games
LA Lakers is 7-16 ATS in its last 23 games at home
LA Lakers is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games at home
Next up:
Phoenix home to Oklahoma City Thursday, December 23
Los Angeles home to San Antonio Thursday, December 23