The Los Angeles Lakers dropped Game 1 to the Suns and need a win today to earn a split heading back to LA. The Los Angeles Lakers are averaging 90 points a game in the playoffs and are shooting 43.4 percent from the floor and 26.9 percent from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 99 points and their opponents are shooting 46.5 percent from the floor and 32.1 percent from three. LeBron James put up 14 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in game 1 but Anthony Davis was nowhere to be found and must step up today.

The Suns are looking to take a 2-0 series lead with a win today. The Suns put up 99 points in the first game, shooting 46.5 percent from the field and 32.1 percent from deep. The defense gave up 90 points and the lakers shot 43.4 percent from the field and 26.9 percent from deep. Devon Booker had a huge night, putting up 34 points and eight assists while Deandre Ayton adds 21 points and 16 rebounds.

The Lakers are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 road games and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Suns are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. The over is 21-7 in Suns' last 28 overall.

The Lakers averaged just 107.6 points a game on the road. The first game fell way under and Phoenix has played tough defense all season. I don't expect Davis to play as bad as he did in Game 1 and will have something to play for. I think Lebron will assert himself early and often and the Lakers should be able to shoot better from three. I like this game to over the number.

Play on the OVER.