T.M. Selection: Suns/Lakers UNDER.

I am on the under in the Phoenix Suns vs LA Lakers game on Friday. The Lakers lost to the Golden State Warriors in their first game this season 121-114. That game went over the total but I expect this one to not be as high scoring of a game. The Lakers had a lead throughout the entire 1st half in that game but they let the Warriors creep back into the game. At one point in the 3Q, the Lakers barely put up any points and let the Warriors come back from down 10 points and then take a 10 point lead themselves going into the 4Q. That was a very bad look on them and I expect them to put in a better effort on defense as a team in this game to get their 1st win. The Suns also lost their 1st game this season against the Denver Nuggets but that game went under the total. The Suns were the favorite in that game and they did not even make it to 100 points posting a 98 in that one. The didn't let Denver run away with it too far though keeping them to 110 points in that game. Both teams are 0-1 and will be looking for that 1st win so I expect both teams will play a bit better on the defensive side of the ball here. I like this game to go under the total.

T.M. Prediction: 104-100 Lakers.