Suns vs. Lakers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, expected starting lineup, betting trends and stats

The Los Angeles Lakers ended a streak of six straight losses and opened the season with a 110-103 home win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, while the Phoenix Suns picked up a 116-113 OT win over the Clippers in Los Angeles.

On Friday, the Lakers continue their second three-game homestand to open the season, while the Suns will play their second straight road game. The Lakers went 3-2 against the Suns last season, won three straight meetings to start the year and Phoenix won the last two.

With that said, let's dive into the matchup and offer some information and maybe a sweat or two.

We've got all the information and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest on how to secure your first pick, projected lineups, recent team performances, player stats and of course our predictions, tips and best bets for the game our modeling tools and our team of experts.

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Game details and how to watch Suns @ Lakers

● Date: Friday, October 25, 2024
● Time: 10:00 PM ET
● Website: Crypto.Com Arena
● City: Los Angeles, California
● TV/Streaming: ESPN

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Suns @ Lakers game odds

The latest odds from Friday:
● Moneyline: Los Angeles Lakers (-120), Phoenix Suns (+100)
● Spread: Lakers -1.5
● Total: 226.5

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Expected starting lineups for Los Angeles and Phoenix

· Los Angeles Lakers

PG D'Angelo Russell
SG Austin Reaves
SF Rui Hachimura
PF LeBron James
C Anthony Davis

· Phoenix Suns

PG Tyus Jones
SG Devin Booker
SF Bradley Beal
PF Kevin Durant
C Jusuf Nurkic

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Top betting trends and insights to know ahead of Suns @ Lakers

· The Lakers posted a 41-46 record against the slate last season and are 1-0 this year.

· The Suns have an ATS of 0-1 to start the season and were 35-49-2 ATS last season, ranking third-worst only behind Charlotte (34-48) and Atlanta (29-54). Place.

· The Suns have won 7 of their last 9 meetings against Western Conference Pacific Division opponents.

· The Lakers' last three home games against the Suns fell short of the total.

· The Suns were 17-30-2 ATS (36.2%) after a win last year, second only to Charlotte (7-13).

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Notable player props for Suns @ Lakers

High point props

Anthony Davis O/U 25.5 points
Kevin Durant O/U 24.5 points
Devin Booker O/U 24.5 points
LeBron James O/U 23.5 points

Highest rebound props

Anthony Davis O/U 12.5 rebounds
Jusuf Nurkic O/U 9.5 rebounds
LeBron James O/U 6.5 rebounds
Kevin Durant O/U 5.5 rebounds

Highest assist props

LeBron James O/U 7.5 assists
Tyus Jones O/U 6.5 assists
Devin Booker O/U 5.5 assists
D'Angelo Russell O/U 5.5 assists

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NBC Sports Bet Best Bet

Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) thinks Anthony Davis will aim for 25+ points against the Suns:

“Anthony Davis made 11 of 23 from the field (47.8%) and 13 of 15 (86.6%) from the free throw line and scored 36 points in the season opener against the Timberwolves. Now he gets Jusuf Nurkic and a Suns team that lacks size and depth.

Nurkic played 22 minutes (4 fouls) due to foul trouble, while Oso Ighodaro played 12 minutes and Mason Plumlee played 14 minutes off the bench. None of these three should be able to slow Davis down.

Ivica Zubac scored 21 points and 9 rebounds against the Suns, while Derrick Jones Jr. and Amir Coffey combined for 23 points. I played Davis Over 24.5 Points at -110 odds on DraftKings. Let’s get back-to-back wins at AD.”

Here are the best bets our model projects for the Suns and Lakers:

· Money line: NBC Sports leans towards value of Phoenix' ML (+100)

· Spread: NBC Sports tends to take the points with Phoenix

· In total: NBC Sports is leaning toward a game with the total score OVER 226.5 points

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