Lakers vs. Suns NBA Playoffs Odds and Game 2 Prediction – May 25, 2021

By Carlos Chacon • May 25, 2021

After handing over the first win of the series, the LA Lakers will try to retaliate against the Phoenix Suns in Game 2 and make it even. Game 1 of the Lakers vs. Suns series produced a one-sided game that had the No. 2 seed leading almost the entire game, with the Suns leading by as much as 16 points in the final quarter.

The Suns took hold of the series following a 99-90 win last Sunday despite a late run by the LA Lakers in the final minutes of the game, but the Suns kept composed and maintained a strong lead.

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Lakers vs. Suns Game 2 Information

When: Tuesday, May 25, 2021, 10:00 PM ET
Where: Phoenix Arena, Phoenix, Arizona
TV: NBA TV
Radio: 710 ESPNLA (Lakers) / 98.7 ARIZONA SPORTS (Suns)
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
NBA Betting Odds: Los Angeles Lakers -1.5 / OU: 208.5

Why Bet on the Los Angeles Lakers?

Although the Lakers did well enough on the defensive end, losing Game 1 means there should be points of concern. If their offense improves by Game 2, they can start producing different results. They were able to hold down the Phoenix Suns under 100 points on 46.5 percent shooting from the field and relatively low 3-point shooting at 46.5 percent. This is acceptable considering the Suns are second in the NBA regular season in field-goal percentage and seventh in the league in 3-point shooting at 37.8.

We look at Anthony Davis to deliver in the upcoming game even though he previously missed a handful of shots. This time around, if he wants to have a commanding presence, the big man has to impose himself against Jae Crowder and Deandre Ayton. Nonetheless, Davis can mix both outside attempts and shots inside the paint, he can deliver more significant contributions to the game. After all, he performed well in their last regular-season game against the Suns. .

Why Bet on the Phoenix Suns?

It’s been a while since we saw the Suns in the NBA playoffs, and they did well in their first playoff game in 11 years. Moreover, this is a first for Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton, which makes it even more exciting for Suns fans. The two performed well in their first playoff game and did not succumb to the pressure, combining for 55 points. Ayton had a monster game with 16 rebounds to his name, while Booker recorded 7 rebounds and 8 assists to help seal the victory.

The Suns will try to build momentum from this and keep the pressure on come Game 2. We expect them to try and outpace the defending champions. Despite not shooting at their best from three, they were able to hold the Lakers to just 7-of-26 from beyond the arc. Furthermore, the Suns dominated rebounding with 47 compared to the Lakers’ 33 rebounds.

Chris Paul continues his campaign with the Suns as the point man in Game 2. He is the heart and soul of the team, thanks to his scoring and playmaking abilities that complement his teammates well.

Lakers vs. Suns Betting Trends

The Lakers are 4-6 in their last 10 away games.
The Lakers are 4-6 against the spread in their last 10 games.
The totals have gone over in 4 of the Lakers’ last 10 away games.
The Suns are 9-1 in their last 10 home games.
The Suns are 6-4 against the spread in their last 10 home games.
The totals have gone over in 8 of the Suns’ last 10 games.

Lakers vs. Suns Expert Betting Prediction

If the LA Lakers can make the necessary changes, they can avoid trailing the series by 2 games. Davis has to be more aggressive and show why he’s levels better than Ayton. Expect the defending champions to show adjustments on Tuesday.

On the other hand, the Suns will continue to ride on their solid backcourt duo of Paul and Booker. We are anticipating a more tightly contested game. The Suns have the slight upper hand here, but there’s no reason for the Lakers to fail to cover the spread and even pull off the win.

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