LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction NBA Picks 10/17/24

The LA Lakers and Phoenix Suns meet Thursday in NBA preseason action at the Footprint Center. Here’s a LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction. This article will include a LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Pick.

LA Lakers Betting Preview

The LA Lakers beat the Bucks, lost to the Warriors, and they play the Warriors next. The LA Lakers have lost 18 of their last 22 preseason games. The LA Lakers are averaging 106.3 points on 42.7 percent shooting and allowing 113.8 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 17.3 points and 9.3 rebounds, while Dalton Knecht is averaging 13.8 points and 3.5 rebounds. Rui Hachimura is the third double-digit scorer and Austin Reaves is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 29.5 percent from beyond the arc and 80.3 percent from the free throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 38.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48 rebounds per game.

Phoenix Suns Betting Preview

The Phoenix Suns recently lost to the Pistons and beat the Nuggets. The Phoenix Suns have won 7 of their last 9 preseason games. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 108 points on 43.5 percent shooting and allowing 108.5 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 15 points and 2 assists, while Bradley Beal is averaging 13.3 points and 2.7 rebounds. Ryan Dunn is the third double-digit scorer and Devin Booker is grabbing 1.5 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 29 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.

LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction

The Phoenix Suns haven’t played since Sunday, so their entire roster is fresh and ready for one last preseason game. The LA Lakers remain the Lakers, a veteran team that completely punts on these games. Again, the Lakers have now lost 18 of their last 22 preseason games. That’s just 4 wins since the 2021-22 season. The Lakers also play tomorrow, so who knows how the roster is going to be managed for this one. Either way, we’ll continue to fade the Lakers in the preseason. Give me the Suns and the chalk.