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LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction NBA Picks 10/28/24
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Phoenix Suns (2-1) vs LA Lakers (3-0)
October 28, 2024 at 10:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Phoenix Suns -2.5 / LA Lakers +2.5 — Over/Under: 226.5
The LA Lakers and Phoenix Suns meet Monday in NBA action at the Footprint Center. Here’s an LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction. This article will include an LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Pick.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Kings and Suns, and they play the Raptors and Cavaliers next. The LA Lakers are averaging 121.3 points on 49.6 percent shooting and allowing 115.4 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 34 points and 11 rebounds, while LeBron James is averaging 23 points and 7.7 rebounds. Austin Reaves is the third double-digit scorer and Rui Hachimura is grabbing 7 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 80.7 percent from the free throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.7 rebounds per game.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns beat the Mavericks, lost to the Lakers, and they play the Trail Blazers and Clippers next. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 115.3 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 113 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 28.7 points and 6.7 rebounds, while Devin Booker is averaging 19.7 points and 2.7 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Jusuf Nurkic is grabbing 10 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 40.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.
LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Injury Report
The Lakers will be without Christian Koloko, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Christian Wood. The Suns will be without Josh Okogie, while Bradley Beal is questionable with an elbow injury.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Suns have lost each of their last four games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Lakers have won six of their last seven night games against the Suns.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Lakers’ last four games against Pacific Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Suns’ last seven games at Footprint Center following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Suns rank T1st in the league for H1 win percentage this season (100.0%).
- The Suns rank 29th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (5.3).
- The Lakers rank T1st in the league for Q2 win percentage this season (100.0%).
- The Lakers rank 1st for points in the paint (182) this season.
LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
We’re going to learn a lot about the LA Lakers now that they go on the road for the first time. Let’s see if this shooting can continue outside of their comfy arena. With that said, AD and LeBron are off to strong starts and appear to be on a mission to pad as many wins as possible early. One of those wins came against the Suns, and the Lakers have now won 6 of the last 8 games against Phoenix overall. There’s also a chance the Suns could be without Beal. We’ve been on the Lakers a couple of times already this season. I’ll ride the hot hand. Give me the free bucket.Â
