The Los Angeles Lakers (10-6) travel to face off against the Phoenix Suns (9-7) on Tuesday, November 26th. This game will be played at Footprint Center in Phoenix and televised on TNT. Both the Lakers and Suns will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 10:00 ET.
Lakers vs Suns
The Lakers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Lakers fell to 10-6 on the season after a 127-102 loss to the Nuggets on Saturday. Playing at home, Los Angeles was favored by 3.5 points but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 229 points came in under the 235.5-point line.
After a 12-0 run in the 2nd quarter, the Lakers led 63-57 at halftime. However, they struggled in the 3rd quarter, scoring just 15 points while allowing 37. Denver continued to pull away in the 4th, outscoring the Lakers 33-24.
The Suns Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Suns fell to 9-7 on the season after a 138-122 home loss to the Knicks on Wednesday. Phoenix entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 260 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 226.5 by 33.5 points.
New York took control early with an 11-0 run, extending their lead from 6-3 to 14-6. The Suns struggled to recover, trailing 44-28 after the 1st quarter. While they played the Knicks nearly even in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, they entered the 4th down 110-93 and couldn’t mount a comeback, despite outscoring New York 29-28 in the final period.
Lakers Offense Breakdown
Austin Reaves led the Lakers with 19 points and 6 assists in their 127-102 loss to the Nuggets, shooting 53.8% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 42.9%. LeBron James added 18 points, while Anthony Davis struggled with just 31.6% shooting, finishing with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
Reaves scored 12 of his 19 points in the 1st quarter, while LeBron added 9 of his 18 in the 2nd. The Lakers hit 13 threes at 36.1%, but shot just 44.3% overall from the field.
Suns Offense Breakdown
Devin Booker led the Suns with 33 points and 5 assists in their 138-122 loss to the Knicks, shooting 52.2% from the field. Royce O’Neale added 17 points, hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip, while Tyus Jones contributed 15 points and 10 assists, making 3 threes at 42.9%.
Phoenix connected on 19 threes, shooting 38% from deep and 48.9% overall. Booker scored 12 of his points in the 1st quarter, while O’Neale and Jones each added 9 points in the 3rd.
Lakers Team Defense
The Lakers struggled defensively against the Nuggets, allowing 127 points on 61% shooting. Denver put up 31 points in the 1st quarter and 37 in the 3rd, with Los Angeles giving up 33 points in the 4th.
From beyond the arc, the Nuggets hit 16 threes at a 50% clip. The Lakers sent Denver to the line 19 times, where they made 11 free throws. Los Angeles finished with 11 steals and 3 blocks.
Suns Team Defense
The Lakers struggled defensively on Saturday, giving up 127 points to the Nuggets, including 37 in the 3rd quarter. Denver shot 61% from the field, with Los Angeles unable to slow them down.
From beyond the arc, the Nuggets hit 16 threes at a 50% clip. The Lakers sent Denver to the line 19 times, where they made 11 free throws. Los Angeles finished with 11 steals and 3 blocks.
Lakers vs Suns Trends
- Across their five previous road games, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 1-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-2 while averaging 114 points per game.
- Across their three previous home games, Phoenix has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 101 points per game.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Lakers have a straight up record of 4-6 and an ATS mark of 7-3.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Suns have a straight up record of 8-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-8.
Lakers vs Suns Prediction
The Lakers come in as the underdog at +3.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 234, and our model predicts the Lakers and Suns to score a combined 245 points. We recommend betting on the over.
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Last updated:November 26, 2024 Lakers, Suns