The Phoenix Suns had hoped they would build a great team during the offseason. But at least for the opener, the sun’s had to rely on Devin Booker and Kevin Durant to carry the load. The Suns were able to get the desired result by toppling Golden State on the road. Phoenix will have to show that it is capable of sustaining the success if the Suns still have players out of the lineup.
Suns vs Lakers Picks
Bet on the game to go over the total 2224
The Los Angeles Lakers lost their season opener, but it was a difficult spot for them. The Lakers had to go on the road and play the defending champion Nuggets, who are very good at home.
The meeting between the Suns and Lakers is another good test of two teams that are contenders for the Western Conference Championship. People looking to make Suns vs Lakers betting picks should be entertained by the star-laden matchup.
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers Odds
- Spread: NBA odds show Los Angeles is a 5.5-point favorite.
- Moneyline: The Lakers are -218 on the moneyline, while the Suns are +180.
- Total: The over/under has been set at 224 points.
Suns vs Lakers Information
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers
Location of the game: Crypto.com Arena
Date & Time: Oct. 26, 2023, 10 p.m.
Where to Watch: TNT
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers Analysis
Suns impressed in the first game of the season
Phoenix Suns odds show they had a nice first performance to open the season. Where the Suns excelled was at cleaning up on the glass. Phoenix grabbed 60 rebounds against the Golden State, which was 11 more than the Warriors could muster. The Suns’ supporting cast showed they were willing to do the dirty work.
That will be important if guard Bradley Beal is out for a significant amount of time. Looking at Suns vs Lakers betting picks showed that Phoenix has plenty of players to help with the scoring in Beal’s absence. Devin Booker scored a team-high 32 points.
Suns center Jusuf Nurkic finished with a double-double, putting up 14 points and 14 rebounds. Durant also had a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
Key Injuries
Bradley Beal and Booker are both listed as doubtful on the NBA injury report.
Betting Trends to Know
- The Suns are 1-0 against the spread.
- Phoenix’s first game went under the total.
Lakers have room for improvement
The Los Angeles Lakers roster had a hard time getting out of the blocks against a tough Denver team. Los Angeles only shot 34.5 percent from the 3-point line during its season opener. LeBron James led the team with 21 points and contributed eight rebounds.
People looking at NBA stats will see that Taurean Prince (18 points) and Anthony Davis (17) were right behind James in scoring. Los Angeles only shot 45.6 percent from the field during its season opener.
The Lakers shouldn’t be judged too harshly for the loss. Denver brought back most of its lineup from its NBA Championship team last season and is hard to beat at home.
NBA betting trends show that the Lakers have improved defensively.
Key Injuries
Jarred Vanderbilt will be out against the Suns with a heel injury. Cam Reddish is day-to-day with right foot soreness.
Betting Trends to Know
- The Lakers are 0-1 against the spread.
- Los Angeles’ first game went under the total.
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Picks
The Lakers are one of the teams to look at making NBA picks on tonight’s game. Los Angeles has been good at home under Darvin Ham and will have an energized home crowd behind them. The Lakers will win this game.
This game will go over the total. Anyone making Suns vs Lakers betting picks will see the Lakers were able to get off a lot of shots during their season-opening, taking 90 field goal attempts.
This is a tough game to back Los Angeles on the spread. While the Lakers should have most of their lineup available, Phoenix will keep it close with Durant and Booker. Los Angeles will win, but won’t cover.
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
- NBA Pick: Over 224
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