Lakers vs. Suns Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for April 7 (LeBron James Leads LA to Impactful Win)

Lakers vs. Suns Game Info

• Date: Friday, April 7, 2023
• Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena -- Los Angeles, California
• Coverage: NBA TV, SportsNet LA, and BSAZ

The 2022-23 NBA season continues on Friday with 11 more games, including a battle between the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers. The Suns rank fourth in the Western Conference with a 45-35 record, while the Lakers check in seventh with a 41-39 record. This may be a possible playoff preview.

Phoenix enters on an impressive seven-game winning streak that includes a 119-115 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Lakers saw their four-game winning streak snapped with a 125-118 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. Which team will win on Friday night?

Lakers vs. Suns Odds & Spread

• All NBA betting lines, odds and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
• Moneyline: LAL: (-550) | PHO: (+410)
• Spread: LAL: -10.5 (-110) | PHO: +10.5 (-110)
• Total: 226.5 -- Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)

The Lakers enter this contest as clear home favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 10:30 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 226.5 points, which is about average compared to Friday's projected totals.

Lakers vs Suns Betting Information

Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Lakers	-7	-114	-106	224.5	-110	-110	-310	250

Lakers vs. Suns Betting Trends

• The Lakers are 5-10 straight up in their last 15 games in April.
• The total has hit the over in each of the Lakers' last six games.
• Phoenix is 5-2 against the spread (ATS) in its last seven games.
• The total has hit the over in seven of Phoenix's last eight away games.

Lakers vs. Suns Prediction & Pick

The Suns need one win over their final four games to clinch the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference and travel to LA on the second night of a back-to-back on Friday. Signs point to head coach Monty Williams giving a few of his stars a break to help keep them healthy ahead of the playoffs.

The absence of anyone like Kevin Durant or Devin Booker would open the door for the Lakers to earn a much-needed victory. LA is only one game back of the No. 6 seed, which would allow them to avoid participating in the play-in tournament. Securing a first-round series should be a motivation boost.

The Lakers are 6-2 straight up in their last eight games on a Friday, so back the home team here.

Final Score Prediction: Lakers: 120 | Suns: 110

Lakers vs. Suns Best Bet

James is officially listed as questionable to play tonight due to right foot soreness, so keep an eye on his status prior to tip-off. If the 19-time All-Star is able to suit up, he has a shot at taking over on the offensive end. James has shot at least 51.9% and scored 33 or more points in back-to-back games.

A matchup against the Suns is usually a tough draw, but Phoenix has allowed James to rack up at least 28 points in four of their last six showdowns. The Suns also allowed a 53.0% shooting mark to Denver its last time out and could be without some of its defensive standouts. James will crush.

Bet: LeBron James Over 27.5 Points (-113)

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