Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds & Spreads - December 19

The Los Angeles Lakers (13-16) are coming into tonight's game on a two-game winning streak. They most recently picked up a close 119-117 win over the Washington Wizards. Their opponents tonight, the Phoenix Suns (18-12), are also on a two-game winning streak. The Suns are coming off a 118-114 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Lakers had a dire start to the season, losing their first five games and going 2-10 in their first 12 games. They've bounced back considerably since then, with star players such as LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, and Anthony Davis leading the charge. The Suns, meanwhile, have started strong this season but endured a tough five-game skid recently. Both teams are looking to continue their respective comebacks and extend their winning streaks to three.

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns Match Details

Fixture: Lakers @ Suns

Date & Time: Monday, December 19, 09:10 p.m. ET

Venue: Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns Injury Report

On the Lakers' front, small forward Juan Toscano-Anderson is out with a sprained ankle. Power forward Wenyen Gabriel is out with a shoulder injury. Power forward Anthony Davis is out with a foot injury. Point guard Patrick Beverley is questionable due to right calf soreness.

On the Suns' end, power forward Jae Crowder is out due to unspecified, non-injury-related issues. Small forward Cameron Johnson is out with a knee injury. Point guard Cameron Payne is out with a foot injury. Center Deandre Ayton is questionable due to ankle issues. Shooting guard Devin Booker is questionable due to groin soreness. Center Jock Landale is out due to concussion protocol. Point guard Duane Washington Jr. is out due to a hip injury.

Player	Team	Injury	Status
Juan Toscano-Anderson	Lakers	Ankle	Out
Wenyen Gabriel	Lakers	Shoulder	Out
Anthony Davis	Lakers	Foot	Out
Patrick Beverley	Lakers	Calf	Questionable
Jae Crowder	Suns	N/A	Out
Cameron Johnson	Suns	Knee	Out
Cameron Payne	Suns	Foot	Out
Deandre Ayton	Suns	Ankle	Questionable
Devin Booker	Suns	Groin	Questionable
Jock Landale	Suns	Concussion	Out
Duane Washington Jr.	Suns	Hip	Out

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns Betting Odds & Spreads

Team	Spread	Over/Under	Money line
Lakers	+9.5 (-110)	Ov 230.5 (-110)	+328
Suns	-9.5 (-110)	Un 230.5 (-112)	-430

Up To $1,250 Back On Your First Bet + 1000 Tier Credits + 1000 Reward Credits®

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns Starting 5s

Lakers - PG: Dennis Schroder, SG: Patrick Beverley, SF: Lonnie Walker, PF: LeBron James, C: Thomas Bryant

Suns - PG: Chris Paul, SG: Devin Booker, SF: Mikal Bridges, PF: Torrey Craig, C: Deandre Ayton

Lakers vs. Suns Prediction

The Suns are 13-3 in home games this season, which bodes well for tonight's match. They showed a good deal of tenacity in their tough comeback victory over the Pelicans, who at one point held a 17 point lead during the game. Devin Booker also logged an astonishing 58 points against the Pelicans. The biggest problem for the Suns tonight is that they've been struck badly by the injury bug of late.

The Lakers, meanwhile, have had a disappointing season thus far and are without arguable team MVP Anthony Davis tonight. Alarmingly, they're 5-9 for road games this season. Given their general inconsistency, coupled with Davis' absence, it's not looking great for the LA outfit tonight.