Phoenix @ Los Angeles Picks & Props

The Phoenix Suns are expected to see a rise in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 9th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Lakers). The Suns have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league as the road team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).

The matchup vs. the Suns is a tough one for 3-point shots; the opposition's starting SGs have totaled the least three-pointers per game in the NBA this year (1.5). The Phoenix Suns have played at the 6th-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 15 games, which ought to reduce possessions for the Los Angeles Lakers. Offensive rebounds save possession and spark added chances for scoring and assists, but the Lakers rank 4thworst in in the NBA with a mere 9.5 offensive rebounds per game this year.

In regard to scoring, the Lakers's remarkable 131.0 points per game on their home court ranks best in the league over the last 5 games. The matchup against Phoenix is a favorable one for 3-point shots; when the Suns are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting SFs have posted the 8th-highest 3-point percentage in the league this year (41.1%). The Lakers have played at the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games.

In regard to scoring, the Lakers's remarkable 131.0 points per game on their home court ranks best in the league over the last 5 games. The Lakers have played at the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games. The matchup against Phoenix may be a strong one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing starting PFs have attempted a monstrous 7.5 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Suns are the visiting team (2nd-most in the NBA).

The 6th-most lethargic tempo offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the Phoenix Suns. As a team, the Suns have been quite unsuccesful at getting to the free-throw line: 4th-worst in the NBA this year, tallying a mere 22.3 foul shot attempts per game.

The matchup against Phoenix is a difficult one; when the Suns are the visiting team, they have allowed the least points per game in the NBA to the other team's starting PGs this year (12.2). The Phoenix Suns have played at the 6th-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 15 games, which ought to reduce possessions for the Los Angeles Lakers. Offensive rebounds save possession and spark added chances for scoring and assists, but the Lakers rank 4thworst in in the NBA with a mere 9.5 offensive rebounds per game this year. The matchup against Phoenix is a challenging one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted a measly 2.1 free throws per game this year when the Phoenix Suns are on the road (2nd-least in the NBA).

The Phoenix Suns are expected to see a rise in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 9th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Lakers). The Suns have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league as the road team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. Los Angeles may be a positive one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting SGs have attempted a massive 3.2 free throws per game over the last 17 games when the Lakers are playing at home (10th-most in the league).

In regard to scoring, the Lakers's remarkable 131.0 points per game on their home court ranks best in the league over the last 5 games. The Lakers have played at the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games.

The 6th-most lethargic tempo offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the Phoenix Suns. As a team, the Suns have been quite unsuccesful at getting to the free-throw line: 4th-worst in the NBA this year, tallying a mere 22.3 foul shot attempts per game.

The 6th-most lethargic tempo offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the Phoenix Suns. As a team, the Suns have been quite unsuccesful at getting to the free-throw line: 4th-worst in the NBA this year, tallying a mere 22.3 foul shot attempts per game.

This year when they are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting SGs have averaged 37.1% on shots from the field (3rd-weakest in the league) vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, making this a hard matchup. The 6th-most lethargic tempo offense in the league over the last 15 games has been the Phoenix Suns. As a team, the Suns have been quite unsuccesful at getting to the free-throw line: 4th-worst in the NBA this year, tallying a mere 22.3 foul shot attempts per game.

The Phoenix Suns have played at the 6th-most lethargic pace in the league over the last 15 games, which ought to reduce possessions for the Los Angeles Lakers. Offensive rebounds save possession and spark added chances for scoring and assists, but the Lakers rank 4thworst in in the NBA with a mere 9.5 offensive rebounds per game this year.

This year, the opposing team's starting PFs have totaled 5.6 three attempts per game (highest in the NBA) vs. the Lakers, creating a strong matchup. The Phoenix Suns are expected to see a rise in possessions in this contest from squaring off against the 9th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Lakers). The Suns have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league as the road team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).

Jake LaRavia has gone over 5.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Jaxson Hayes has gone over 4.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Oso Ighodaro has gone over 3.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.