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The Los Angeles Lakers (17-7) face the Phoenix Suns (14-11) on Sunday, December 10, at 8 p.m. ET. The Suns lead the season series 1-0. Both teams are coming off losses in the NBA Cup quarterfinals. The Suns have struggled offensively without Devin Booker. The Lakers are strong on the road, while the Suns are solid at home. BetMGM Sportsbook favors the Lakers slightly, with betting recommendations for the Lakers to win, cover the -1.5 spread, and for the total score to go under 231.5 points.

News Article:

Lakers, Suns Clash in Phoenix After Disappointing NBA Cup Exits

PHOENIX, AZ – The Los Angeles Lakers (17-7) travel to the Mortgage Matchup Center to take on the Phoenix Suns (14-11) this Sunday at 8 p.m. ET in a highly anticipated Western Conference matchup. Both teams are looking to bounce back after suffering decisive losses in the NBA Cup quarterfinals.

The Lakers, favored by BetMGM Sportsbook, are coming off a 132-119 defeat at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs, while the Suns were routed by the Oklahoma City Thunder 138-89. Phoenix’s offensive woes have been exacerbated by the absence of star guard Devin Booker, averaging only 98.3 points in the last three games.

This is the second meeting of the season for these two teams, with the Suns having won the first contest in Los Angeles on December 1st, 125-108. While the Suns have a strong home record (8-4), the Lakers boast an impressive 10-3 record on the road.

Sports betting analysts suggest wagering on the Lakers to win (-118) and to cover the -1.5 spread (-105). They also predict the game total will go under 231.5 points (-110) given the Suns’ recent offensive struggles.

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