Courtesy of OddsShark.com: The fans at Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 7-point favorites versus the Suns, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Kobe Bryant poured in 40 points, as the Lakers overpowered the Suns 128-107 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday night. Pau Gasol added 21 points for the Lakers, who got 19 points and 19 rebounds off the bench from Lamar Odom in the win. Amare Stoudemire dropped 23 points for Team records: Los Angeles: 57-25 SU, 34-46-2 ATS Phoenix most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing LA Lakers are 8-2 After playing LA Lakers are 8-2 After a loss are 10-0 Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 8-2 Before playing Phoenix are 8-2 After playing Phoenix are 8-2 After a win are 7-3 A few trends to consider: Phoenix is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games Phoenix is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix LA Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games Next up: LA Lakers at Stevie Vincent is being mentioned in the same sentence with gambling legends Joe Duffy, Roxy Roxborough, Bob Martin, and Pete Axthelm. Betting on sports will never be the same thanks to his groundbreaking forensic handicapping featured exclusively at OffshoreInsiders.com |