The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Phoenix Suns for the second time in a week after securing a 123-116 victory at home on Friday night.
LeBron James recently delivered a standout performance in the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings, helping the Lakers maintain their unbeaten record at 3-0. Los Angeles began the season with impressive offensive outputs of 110, 123, and 131 points, signaling the hot start they aimed for. This matchup marks the Lakers’ first road game of the season, where they struggled last year, finishing with a 20-24 record away from home.
The Suns currently hold a 2-1 record, with their only defeat coming against the Lakers. They bounced back from that loss with a solid 114-102 win over the Dallas Mavericks, where Kevin Durant scored 31 points and grabbed 9 rebounds, making him the eighth player in NBA history to surpass 29,000 career points.
As fans look forward to this matchup, they can find detailed information and insights on the game, including streaming options, projected lineups, recent team performances, player stats, and expert predictions.
Game details for the Lakers vs. Suns:
– Date: Monday, October 28, 2024
– Time: 10:00 PM ET
– Venue: Footprint Center
– Location: Phoenix, Arizona
– TV/Streaming: NBA TV
Betting odds for the game as of Monday morning:
– Moneyline: Phoenix Suns (-164), Los Angeles Lakers (+138)
– Spread: Suns -3.5 (-110)
– Total: 228.0
Projected starting lineups for both teams:
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 (Game Time Decision)
– PF: Kevin Durant
– C: Jusuf Nurkic
Key betting insights include:
– The Lakers are one of four teams without a loss against the spread (3-0).
– The Suns have a record of 1-2 against the spread this season and finished 16-26-1 at home last year.
– Los Angeles was 15-13 to the Over last season as a road underdog, while Anthony Davis has hit the Over on his points prop in all three games this season.
Notable player props include:
– Anthony Davis O/U 26.5 Points
– Kevin Durant O/U 25.5 Points
– LeBron James O/U 22.5 Points
Expert opinion suggests betting on the Under for total points scored due to the teams’ possibly fatigued performance from recent games. The previous matchup saw a total of 226.5, which went Over, but current estimates offer a total of 228.
In summary, expert picks lean toward a moneyline bet on Phoenix, covering the spread of -3.5, and a prediction for the total to fall Under 228.