The upcoming Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers game will be played at Crypto.com Arena. The game is scheduled to tip off at 10:00 PM ET on Friday, October 25, 2024. Fans can catch the action live on Fubo. In their previous games, the Suns won over the Los Angeles Clippers on October 23, 2024, winning 116-113 overtime. Meanwhile, the Lakers won against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 22, 2024, with a score of 110-103.
Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Preview
In the 2023-24 season, the Lakers averaged 118 points per game, placing them sixth in the NBA, while they allowed 117.4 points, ranking 23rd defensively. On the boards, Los Angeles recorded an average of 43.1 rebounds per game, which was 18th in the league, and they conceded 44 rebounds per game, also 18th. The team successfully made 11.8 three-pointers per game with a shooting percentage of 37.7%, ranking 24th in made threes and eighth in shooting accuracy.
The Suns finished the season averaging 116.2 points per game, placing them 10th in the NBA, while allowing 113.2 points, which ranked 13th. Phoenix excelled on the boards, averaging 44.1 rebounds per game (10th in the league) and allowing just 41.3 rebounds per game, the third-best record. From beyond the arc, the Suns ranked fifth in three-point shooting percentage at 38.2%, though they ranked 20th in total threes made, averaging 12.4 per game.
Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Odds And Best Bets
Oddsmakers favor the Lakers by 2.5 points for their upcoming matchup against the Suns, with sportsbooks setting the total points over/under at 229. The moneyline reflects the Lakers at -135 and the Suns at +115. The Suns have a 1-0 record this season and have historically performed well against the Lakers, with an 11-5 record against the spread in their last 16 games. However, they’ve struggled recently, going 2-5 straight up in their last seven games against the Lakers.
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The Lakers also start at 1-0, showing a solid recent performance with a 4-1 ATS record in their last five games, although they are 2-4 straight up in their last six. Their defense has been effective, with the total going under in six of their last seven games. For bettors, the recommendation is to consider the Lakers to cover the -2.5 spread and possibly bet on the over, given both teams’ offensive strengths.
Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Head-To-Head Stats
The Suns and Lakers have split their last 10 meetings evenly. On April 5, 2022, the Suns triumphed over the Lakers with a score of 121 to 110, led by Devin Booker, who scored 27 points. On November 22, 2022, the Suns secured another victory at home, defeating the Lakers 115 to 105, thanks to Chris Paul’s impressive 20 points and 12 assists.
The next game between them was played on December 19, 2022. The Suns continued their winning streak, overpowering the Lakers 130 to 104, highlighted by Devin Booker’s 25-point performance. However, the Lakers fought back on March 22, 2023, winning 122 to 111, with Anthony Davis contributing 27 points. The Lakers then claimed another victory on April 7, 2023, defeating the Suns 121 to 107, with LeBron James scoring 30 points.
On October 26, 2023, the Lakers secured another win, edging the Suns 100 to 95, led by D’Angelo Russell’s 28 points. The Lakers maintained their momentum with a narrow victory on November 10, 2023, beating the Suns 122 to 119, as King James contributed 29 points. Yet, the Suns bounced back on December 5, 2023, winning 106 to 103 against the Lakers, with Anthony Davis scoring 30 points.
The Suns continued their success into the new year, winning again on January 11, 2024, with a decisive score of 127 to 109, as Bradley Beal scored 37 points and Kevin Durant added 23. In the most recent game on February 25, 2024, the Suns achieved a commanding victory at home, defeating the Lakers 123 to 113, with Bradley Beal leading the way with 37 points and Devin Booker contributing 31 points.
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