A Western Conference matchup features the Phoenix Suns (1-0) going on the road to play the Los Angeles Lakers (0-1) on Thursday night at 10 p.m. ET. On Tuesday, the Suns topped the Golden State Warriors 108-104 as they picked up its first win of the year. Meanwhile, Los Angeles fell to the Denver Nuggets 119-107. Bradley Beal (back) and Devin Booker (left foot soreness) are listed as doubtful. 

The game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Los Angeles is a 5.5-point favorite in the latest Suns vs. Lakers odds, while the over/under for total points scored is set at 224.5. (See up-to-date lines for every game on our NBA odds page.) Before you make any Suns vs. Lakers or NBA picks, you NEED to see what the SportsLine Projection Model has to say.

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The model knows Los Angeles forward LeBron James has a knack for impacting the game in many different ways. James can get a bucket from any spot on the court while being a reliable passer. The 19-time All-Star finished with a team-high 21 points with eight rebounds and five assists in the season-opener.

The model also knows Phoenix forward Kevin Durant leads this group. Durant is an exceptional bucket-getter due to his smooth handles and effortless shooting stroke. The 13-time All-Star also does a sound job on the glass. In the win over the Warriors, Durant tallied 18 points and 11 rebounds.

The model has simulated Suns vs. Lakers 10,000 times and the results are in. We can tell you that the model is leaning Over on the total, and it also says one side of the spread hits over 50% of the time!

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