Lakers vs. Suns Prediction & Picks

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Lakers vs. Suns Prediction & Picks

The Los Angeles Lakers (0-1) host the Phoenix Suns (1-0) in a matchup of Pacific Division teams at Crypto.com Arena, beginning at 10:00 PM ET on Thursday, October 26, 2023. The Lakers are 5.5-point favorites in the game, the first matchup between the squads this season.

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Lakers vs. Suns Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Thursday, October 26, 2023
  • Time: 10:00 PM ET
  • How to Watch on TV: TNT
  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Venue: Crypto.com Arena

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Lakers vs. Suns Score Prediction

  • Prediction: Suns 116 - Lakers 103

Lakers vs Suns Additional Info

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Spread & Total Prediction for Lakers vs. Suns

  • Pick ATS: Suns (+ 5.5)
  • Computer Predicted Spread: Suns (-13.0)
  • Pick OU: Under (223.5)
  • Computer Predicted Total: 219.0

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Lakers Performance Insights

  • On offense, the Lakers were the sixth-ranked team in the NBA (117.2 points per game) last year. On defense, they were 20th (116.6 points conceded per game).
  • On the glass, Los Angeles was sixth in the league in rebounds (45.7 per game) last season. It was 25th in rebounds conceded (44.9 per game).
  • Last season the Lakers were ranked 15th in the league in assists with 25.3 per game.
  • Los Angeles committed 13.5 turnovers per game last season and forced 12.1 per game, ranking 16th and 25th, respectively, in the NBA.
  • Beyond the arc, the Lakers were 24th in the NBA in 3-pointers made per game (10.8) last season. They were 24th in 3-point percentage at 34.6%.

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Suns Performance Insights

  • The Suns were 17th in the NBA last season with 113.6 points per game. At the other end, they ranked sixth with 111.6 points allowed per contest.
  • Phoenix pulled down 44.2 boards per game (11th-ranked in NBA) last year, while allowing 42.9 rebounds per contest (11th-ranked).
  • The Suns were one of the best teams in the league when it comes to assists, as they delivered 27.3 per game (third-best in NBA).
  • Phoenix was 11th in the NBA with 12.9 turnovers per game last season. Meanwhile, it ranked 12th with 13.6 forced turnovers per game.
  • With 12.2 threes per game, the Suns were 13th in the NBA. They sported a 37.4% shooting percentage from three-point land, which ranked seventh in the league.

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