NBA Odds: Lakers vs Suns

Courtesy of OddsShark.com: The division rival Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at US Airways Center. Oddsmakers currently have the Suns listed as 2-point favorites versus the Lakers, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Pau Gasol netted 29 points and hauled down nine boards as the Lakers defeated the Suns 124-112 for a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday. The Lakers covered the 7.5-point spread, and the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 216.5. Kobe Bryant added 21 points and 13 assists for the a double-double, while Ron Artest chipped in with 18 points in that win. Jason Richardson poured in 27 points in a losing effort for the Suns. Team records: Los Angeles: 57-25 SU, 34-46-2 ATS Phoenix: 54-28 SU, 48-32-2 ATS Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing Phoenix are 8-2 After playing Phoenix are 8-2 After a win are 8-2 Phoenix most recently: When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing LA Lakers are 7-3 After playing LA Lakers are 7-3 After a loss are 9-1 A few trends to consider: LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games LA Lakers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 6 games LA Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing Phoenix Phoenix is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home Phoenix is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 6 games Phoenix is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games Next up: LA Lakers at Phoenix, Tuesday, May 25 Phoenix home to LA Lakers, Tuesday, May 25 Stevie Vincent is the former Executive Editor of the scorephone Tailgate Parties, which were the reports every gambler flocked to in the pre-Internet days. A pro gambler since 1993, his picks went public in 2007. He is the founder of groundbreaking forensic sports handicapping.