The Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns are set to face off again following the Lakers’ recent 123-116 victory at home on Friday night.
LeBron James is coming off a strong fourth quarter in a game against the Kings, helping the Lakers maintain their undefeated streak at 3-0. Los Angeles has scored 110, 123, and 131 points in their first three games, giving them the promising start they were hoping for. This matchup will mark the Lakers’ first road game of the season, where they struggled last year with a 20-24 record away from home.
The Suns currently hold a 2-1 record, with their only defeat coming against the Lakers. After that loss, Phoenix rebounded with a 114-102 win over Dallas, where Kevin Durant shined with 31 points and 9 rebounds. Durant also made history as the eighth player in NBA history to surpass 29,000 career points, joining LeBron James and six others.
As the teams prepare for their next clash, fans can find a wealth of information and analysis to gear up for the game, including how to watch it, projected lineups, recent performances, and player statistics.
Game details for Lakers vs. Suns:
– Date: Monday, October 28, 2024
– Time: 10:00 PM ET
– Location: Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona
– Broadcast: NBA TV
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Current betting odds for Lakers vs. Suns:
– Moneyline: Phoenix Suns (-164), Los Angeles Lakers (+138)
– Spread: Suns -3.5 (-110)
– Total: 228.0
Probable starting lineups:
Los Angeles Lakers (3-0)
– PG D’Angelo Russell
– SG Austin Reaves
– SF Rui Hachimura
– PF LeBron James
– C Anthony Davis
Phoenix Suns (2-1)
– PG Tyus Jones
– SG Devin Booker
– SF Bradley Beal (GTD)
– PF Kevin Durant
– C Jusuf Nurkic
Notable betting trends to consider include:
– The Lakers are undefeated against the spread (3-0).
– The Suns have a 1-2 record against the spread this season and were 16-26-1 at home last year.
– Anthony Davis has gone Over his points prop in all three games this season.
Key player props for the matchup:
Points:
– Anthony Davis O/U 26.5
– Kevin Durant O/U 25.5
– Devin Booker O/U 24.5
– LeBron James O/U 22.5
Rebounds:
– Anthony Davis O/U 12.5
– Jusuf Nurkic O/U 8.5
– LeBron James O/U 6.5
– Kevin Durant O/U 5.5
Assists:
– LeBron James O/U 7.5
– Devin Booker O/U 5.5
– D’Angelo Russell O/U 5.5
For expert insights and predictions:
NBC Sports has shared that Vaughn Dalzell predicts the total points will stay Under 228 for this matchup, considering both teams are playing on little rest.
Best bets projected by NBC Sports:
– Moneyline: Lean towards Phoenix’s -164
– Spread: Favor Phoenix to cover -3.5
– Total: Consider the Under 228.0
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