The Los Angeles Lakers (3-0) travel to face off against the Phoenix Suns (2-1) on Monday, October 28th. This game will be played at Footprint Center in Phoenix and televised on NBA. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 10:00 ET.

Lakers vs Suns

The Lakers Are Coming Off A Win

The Lakers improved to 3-0 this season with a 131-127 win over the Kings on Saturday. Playing at home, they were favored by 1 point and covered the spread. The game’s total of 258 points went well over the pre-game line of 230.5.

Los Angeles went on a 12-0 run early, extending their lead from 30-26 to 42-26. However, Sacramento outscored the Lakers 34-23 in the 3rd quarter, taking a 94-87 lead into the 4th. The Lakers responded by outscoring the Kings 44-33 in the final quarter to secure the win.

The Suns Are Coming Off A Win

The Suns improved to 2-1 on the season with a 114-102 win over the Mavericks on Saturday. Playing at home, Phoenix entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs but came away with a +12 point victory.

After a tight 1st quarter (28-26), the Suns pulled away by winning the 2nd quarter 35-29 and the 3rd quarter 28-25. They entered the 4th quarter with a 91-80 lead and edged out the Mavericks 23-22 in the final period. The game’s combined total of 216 points fell short of the 231-point O/U line.

Lakers Offense Breakdown

LeBron James and Anthony Davis powered the Lakers to a win over the Kings, with James putting up 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists, including 16 points in the 4th quarter. Davis added 31 points, 14 of which came in the final period.

The Lakers shot 52.2% from the field and hit 14 threes at a 41.2% rate. Rui Hachimura contributed 18 points, while D’Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves each added 16 points in the victory.

Suns Offense Breakdown

LeBron James and Anthony Davis powered the Lakers to a win over the Kings, with James posting 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists, including 16 points in the 4th quarter. Davis added 31 points, 14 of which came in the final period.

The Lakers shot 52.2% from the field and hit 14 threes at a 41.2% clip. Rui Hachimura contributed 18 points, while D’Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves each added 16.

Lakers Team Defense

Despite giving up 127 points, the Lakers managed to pull off a win against the Kings on Saturday. Los Angeles allowed 34 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters and 33 in the 4th.

The Lakers sent the Kings to the free-throw line 25 times, where they hit 22 shots. Los Angeles gave up 15 threes on 34% shooting. The Lakers finished with 32 defensive rebounds, allowing 5 offensive boards, while also recording 8 steals.

Suns Team Defense

Despite giving up 127 points, the Lakers managed to secure the win against the Kings. They allowed 26 points in the 1st quarter but gave up 34 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters and 33 in the 4th. The Kings shot 51% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Kings hit 15 threes at a 34% clip. The Lakers sent them to the line 25 times, where they made 22 free throws. Los Angeles allowed 5 offensive rebounds while recording 8 steals and 3 blocks.

Lakers vs Suns Trends

• In their last five road games, Los Angeles has averaged 108 points per game while allowing 107. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 4-1.
• In their last three games at home, the Suns have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 0-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 108 points per game in this stretch.
• Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Lakers have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-1.
• In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Suns have a straight up record of 5-5 and an ATS mark of 3-7.

Lakers vs Suns Prediction

We’re calling a win for the Suns, with a final score of 150-127, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Suns at -2.5.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 227.5, and our model projects the Lakers and Suns to reach a combined total of 277 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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