The Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns game will be played on October 28, 2024, at 10 PM EDT in the Footprint Center. Fans can catch the game on platforms such as Fubo TV, DirecTV Stream, and Sling. The Lakers are off to an impressive start this season, boasting a 3-0 record after winning their first three games. This includes a recent nail-biting victory over the Sacramento Kings, where they won 131-127. On the other hand, the Suns currently hold a 2-1 record after their recent triumph over the Dallas Mavericks, where they secured a 114-102 win.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns: Preview
During the 2023-24 season, the Phoenix Suns averaged 116.2 points per game, placing them 10th in the league for offensive performance. They allowed 113.2 points per game, ranking 13th defensively. On the boards, the Suns secured 44.1 rebounds per game, which put them at 10th overall, while limiting their opponents to 41.3 rebounds, the third-best mark in the league. In terms of three-point shooting, they made 12.4 threes per game, ranking 20th, but boasted an impressive shooting percentage of 38.2%, good for fifth in the NBA.
The Los Angeles Lakers had a strong offensive showing, scoring an average of 118.0 points per game, making them the sixth-highest-scoring team in the league. However, they struggled defensively, allowing 117.4 points per game, which placed them 23rd in that category. The team averaged 43.1 rebounds per game, ranking 18th, while conceding 44.0 boards, also 18th in the league. From beyond the arc, the Lakers made 11.8 three-pointers per game, ranking 24th, but achieved a solid three-point shooting percentage of 37.7%, placing them eighth in the NBA.
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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns: Odds And Best Bets
The Lakers vs. Suns game promises to be a competitive matchup, with the Suns having a slight advantage as the home team. Current odds place the Phoenix Suns at -140 on the moneyline and the Los Angeles Lakers at +120, with a spread of the Suns at -2.5 and the Lakers at +2.5. The total points line is set at 226.5, indicating expectations for a high-scoring game. Analysts suggest betting on the Lakers to cover the spread due to their recent strong performance and historical success against the Suns.
Many also recommend betting “Under” the 226.5 total points line, given recent trends, as the Lakers have covered the spread in their last five games, while the Suns have faced challenges as home favorites against Western Conference teams. Expert picks advocate for betting on the Lakers +2.5, alongside the total points being UNDER, making the Lakers a compelling option for bettors looking for value despite the Suns being favored to win.
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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns: Head To Head Stats
In the last ten meetings between the two teams, the Lakers have a slight edge, winning 6 games to the Suns’ 4. On November 22, 2022, the Lakers faced the Suns and lost 115-105. The Suns continued their dominance with another win on December 19, 2022, defeating the Lakers 130-104. Throughout the 2022-23 season, the Lakers managed to secure victories on March 22 (122-111) and April 7 (121-107), but the Suns still had a stronghold, winning six straight before the Lakers’ turnaround.
In the 2023-24 season, the Lakers continued to compete against the Suns, securing wins on October 26, 2023 (100-95), November 10, 2023 (122-119), and December 5, 2023 (106-103). However, they suffered losses in two games on January 11 (109-127) and February 25 (113-123). The latest game on October 25, 2024, saw the Lakers win 123-116.
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