THE HOT CORNER

[TODD DEWEY LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL, 36-23-1 (overall record)]

Today's best bet: Phoenix Suns (-21/2) over LOS ANGELES LAKERS

The high-flying Suns were smoked by the Lakers at home, 119-98, in the second game of the year, but look for them to get even on the road, where Phoenix has won its last four meetings with L.A. The Suns have won seven of their last 10 against the Lakers and are playing well after splitting a pair of close ones against the Spurs and Mavs and blowing out Toronto on Saturday.