Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakers NBA game picks, predictions, odds
The Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers play on Thursday, Oct. 26 at Crypto.com Arena in an NBA regular season game.
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Check out these NBA picks and predictions for the Suns vs. Lakers matchup, which can be seen at 7 p.m. MST on TNT (stream with free trial from FUBO).
The Lakers are favored to win Tuesday's NBA game, per odds from BetMGM Sportsbook.
The Lakers are -1.5 against the spread, while the Suns are +1.5.
Los Angeles is -125 on the moneyline, while Phoenix is +105.
The over/under (point total) is set at 229.5 points.
Sportsbook Wire: Lakers 116, Suns 113
It writes: "Last year, the 117.2 points per game the Lakers put up were 5.6 more points than the Suns allowed (111.6). When Los Angeles put up more than 111.6 points last season, it went 37-19-1 against the spread and 39-18 overall. When it scored more than 116.6 points last season, Phoenix went 25-7-1 against the spread and 25-8 overall."
Stat Salt: Take the Suns on the moneyline vs. Lakers
Trent Pruitt writes: "Maybe I’m just being a contrarian, but I’m not buying the hype surrounding the Lakers this season. Sure, they knocked off the Warriors in the first round last season, but they were quickly leveled by the Nuggets in the next round. Now they’re running it back with a very similar cast. James will get his points of course, but who else is going to step up? Anthony Davis clearly hasn’t answered the bell during his tenure with the Lakers. Ultimately, the Suns boast a better core of superstars (at this point in their careers), and I’ll ride with them. Plus, if Bradley Beal makes his debut for Phoenix, I’d even consider playing Phoenix on an alternate line where you lay points with them. But for this preview, I’ll keep it simple and take the Suns on the moneyline."
Picks and Parlays: Lakers 118, Suns 111
Eddie Kline writes: "Phoenix G Bradley Beal (back) was held out of the season opener and is listed as questionable for this game. The Lakers have more depth than the Suns and will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing loss. Take Los Angeles to win their home opener."
Doc's Sports: Take the Lakers to cover vs. Suns
Guy Bruhn writes: "The Lakers on the defensive side of the court were 20th in basketball in PPG given up with 116.6. They forced their opponents into 12.6 turnovers per game and allowed teams to shoot 46.9% from the floor (10th in the league). The Los Angeles defense allowed 34.4% on shots from 3-point land (1,028 of 2,991) and opponents knocked down 77.3% of their free throw shots. They concede 25.7 dimes and 44.9 rebounds on a nightly basis, which is ranked 15th and 25th in the NBA."
ESPN: Lakers have a 61.9% chance to beat Suns
The site gives the Suns a 38.1% chance to beat the Lakers on Thursday night.
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