Lakers vs. Suns Betting Previeew: Injuries Will Impact Spread Value

Action Network contributor Austin Wang previews how to bet Monday night's Lakers vs. Suns game.

Anthony Davis will be out for at least a month with a foot injury. The Lakers beat the Washington Wizards on Sunday night. They will travel overnight on a second night of a back-to-back and play their third game in four nights. Phoenix Suns have already declared back up point guard Cameron Payne out and Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton are questionable.

Lakers beat Wizards 119-117 on Sunday night. They will travel to Phoenix for a game against the underdogs. James played 36 minutes. The Lakers are 2-9 straight up and against spread in that spot. They are 4-10-1 ATS against teams with an Offensive Rating better than league average and 3-11-0 against those with a Defensive Rating above league's average.

Suns are no longer the dominant team they were for the past two seasons. Chris Paul is a year older and has declined. Jae Crowder decided not to report to the team. Neither Ayton nor Mikal Bridges have made a big leap forward. Suns are heavily reliant on Booker for offense. They are dominant at home and are 10-6 ATS this season. If Ayon is ruled out, Bismack Biyombo will be the main beneficiary of his lost minutes.

Lakers-Suns is a pickable one. Suns have the advantage with the home/away splits and fatigue factor.

Lakers vs. Suns is a game with many unknowns. Injuries could change the spread value.