Los Angeles at Phoenix

Did you know that Phoenix despite its injuries, have dominated the series against the Lakers this year? Why? The Suns have had a very simple philosophy when playing the Lakers this year. They will defend everybody but Kobe Bryant. Sounds crazy huh? But, it has worked. Phoenix is a solid 6-1 ATS against the Lakers of late and 3-0 ATS against the Lakers at Phoenix. The Lakers are an astonishing 0-7-1 ATS in their last 8 playoff games and 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road playoff games. Kobe will get his but the rest of the team can't keep up. And, they can't defend the breadth of this Suns team. Bottom line is that the Lakers are a different on the road than they are at home. Showtime seems to fall short on the road and I think it will be no different today as the Suns do not let up in scoring throughout the game and given the Lakers lack of scoring and droughts that has haunted them all year, I expect a Suns win and more importantly a great shot at a cover as Phoenix in their two games against the Lakers this year have won by 11 and 13. Let's ride the Suns to dominate once again in game one at home against the Lakers who struggle miserably on the road and especially during the playoffs.