by Rod Pearson
Thursday, Oct 24, 2024
Game Time: 10:00 pm ET, Friday, October 25, 2024
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Where to Watch: ESPN
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Suns +2.5, Lakers -2.5; Over/Under: 228.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Suns +2.5, Lakers -2.5; Over/Under: 228.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Suns +2.5, Lakers -2.5; Over/Under: 228.5 points
Season Record
Phoenix Suns: 1-0 (3rd place, Pacific Division)
Los Angeles Lakers: 1-0 (2nd place, Pacific Division)
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Phoenix Suns: 1-0 last 1
Los Angeles Lakers: 1-0 last 1
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers Preview and Analysis
The Suns are entering this game with a 1-0 record overall this season and they are 1-0 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Los Angeles Clippers. Kevin Durant led the team in points in that game with 25 while Bradley Beal was next on the team with 24 points. Tyus Jones led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Jusuf Nurkić led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 48.7% from the field, 39.5% from 3-point range, and 73.5% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 116 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 113 PPG against them. The Suns have an ATS record of 0-1 this season and their O/U record is 1-0.
The Lakers are entering this game with a 1-0 record overall this season and they are 1-0 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Anthony Davis led the team in points in that game with 36 while Rui Hachimura was next on the team with 18 points. D'Angelo Russell led the team in assists in that game with 5 while Anthony Davis led the team in rebounds with 16. They were 44.2% from the field, 16.7% from 3-point range, and 84% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 110 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 103 PPG against them. The Lakers have an ATS record of 1-0 this season and their O/U record is 0-1.
Suns vs Lakers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Lakers listed as a 2.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Lakers have a 1-0 record overall this season after winning their season opener on opening night. They were at home against the Timberwolves, a team that was in the Western Conference Championship last season, and beat them by 7 points. They only gave up 103 points in that one too with their defense looking good. Meanwhile, the Suns also have a 1-0 record overall this season after winning their season opener. They won their game on the road against the Clippers, but they only won that game by 3 points and needed OT to do so. The Clippers were also missing some key players in that game including Kawhi Leonard but they still put up a good fight and gave the Suns a lot of trouble. The Suns were a solid team last season, but they fizzled out in the playoffs and now have a new head coach this season. The Lakers looked a lot better in their season opener and they were playing against a better team than the Suns faced, the Suns will struggle against this improved Lakers defense as the Lakers will make them earn every point they get in their building. The best way to place a bet here is on the Lakers to cover the spread in this game.
Suns Lakers Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Friday, October 25, 2024 (10:00 pm ET start time) is Lakers 113 Suns 107.
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NBA Betting Trends
Phoenix Suns: 22-33 ATS as an underdog. 15-26 ATS in a road game where the total is 220 to 229.5. 11-26 ATS on Friday nights. 10-3 UNDER when playing against a top-level team (Win Pct. > 70%).
Los Angeles Lakers: 23-15 ATS in a home game where the total is 220 to 229.5. 10-5 ATS off an upset win as a home underdog. 52-35 ATS after playing a home game. 61-48 UNDER when playing against a team with a winning record.
Key Injuries
Phoenix Suns: J. Okogie (SG) Day To Day - Hamstring.
Los Angeles Lakers: C. Koloko (C) Day To Day - Illness. J. Vanderbilt (PF) Out - Foot. C. Wood (PF) Out - Knee.
Notable Quotes
“We’ve all seen it for a long time. It’s just great to be on his side.” - Mike Budenholzer on Kevin Durant.
“At some point, you just kinda have to listen to your soul and not be afraid of the consequences of whatever happens afterwards. You just got to go for it, I guess.” - JJ Reddick after his team’s win against the Timberwolves in their game on Tuesday.
Starting Lineups
Phoenix Suns
PG Tyus Jones
SG Devin Booker
SF Bradley Beal
PF Kevin Durant
C Jusuf Nurkic
Los Angeles Lakers
PG D'Angelo Russell
SG Austin Reaves
SF Rui Hachimura
PF LeBron James
C Anthony Davis
Statistical Leaders
Phoenix Suns
PPG: K. Durant (25)
APG: T. Jones (8)
Reb/G: J. Nurkić (9)
Los Angeles Lakers
PPG: A. Davis (36)
APG: D. Russell (5)
Reb/G: A. Davis (16)
Coaches:
Phoenix Suns: Mike Budenholzer (1st season)
Los Angeles Lakers: JJ Redick (1st season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
