Friday, February 17, 2012

NBA Preview: Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers

The division rival Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers are set to renew hostilities on Friday when they meet at STAPLES Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Suns, while the game's total is sitting at 185.

Last time out for Phoenix, they were a 101-99 loser as they battled the Hawks at home. The Suns failed to cover in the match as a 1.5-point underdog, while 200 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Los Angeles was an 86-78 winner in its last match at home against the Hawks. They covered the 5-point spread as favorites, while the total score of 164 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Phoenix: Team record: 12-18 SU, 12-18 ATS Current streak: lost 3 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 11 of last 15 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 12 of last 17 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games on the road

When playing on Friday are 3-7 Before playing LA Lakers are 6-4 After playing Atlanta are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5

Los Angeles: Team record: 17-12 SU, 13-16 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

LA Lakers are 12-1 SU in their last 13 games at home LA Lakers are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against Phoenix LA Lakers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Phoenix The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the LA Lakers last 8 games

When playing on Friday are 8-2 Before playing are 7-3 After playing Atlanta are 7-3 After a win are 5-5

Next up: Phoenix home to LA Lakers, Sunday, February 19 LA Lakers at Phoenix, Sunday, February 19

NBA Preview: Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers

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