Lakers vs Suns Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Oct. 28

min read
BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Oct 28, 2024, 4:31 PM
  • The Suns are -3.5 favorites vs. the Lakers
  • Total (Over/Under): 227.5 points
  • Watch the game on NBAt | KTVK | SPEC | AZFS

The Los Angeles Lakers visit Footprint Center to take on the Phoenix Suns on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EDT in Phoenix, AZ.

The Suns are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Lakers vs Suns Over/Under is 227.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Lakers are 3-0 against the spread, while the Suns are 1-2 against the spread.


Bet now on Suns vs Lakers and all NBA games with BetMGM


Lakers vs. Suns Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Lakers+4.5 -110O 227.5 -105+150
Phoenix Suns -4.5 -110U 227.5 -115-185

Suns vs Lakers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Suns will win Monday‘s game with 51.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Lakers and Suns.

Suns vs Lakers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Lakers will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 53.8% confidence.


Bet now on Suns vs Lakers and all NBA games with BetMGM


  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 42 games (+23.65 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 34 of their last 52 games (+20.10 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 53 of their last 87 games (+14.80 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Game Total Over in 41 of their last 68 games (+12.40 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 42 of their last 70 games (+11.75 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 49 of their last 74 games (+20.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 30 games at home (+12.20 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 30 games at home (+8.55 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 15 of their last 21 games at home (+8.05 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 11 of their last 14 games at home (+7.55 Units / 47% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA preseason, the Lakers have gone 3-0 (+3 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • 3-0 against the Moneyline (+3 Units / 88.24% ROI)
  • 2-1 against the Over for game total points (+0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI)
  • 1-2 against the Under for game total points (-1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA preseason, the Suns have gone 1-2 (-1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 2-1 against the Moneyline (+1.4 Units / 34.57% ROI)
  • 2-1 against the Over for game total points (+0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI)
  • 1-2 against the Under for game total points (-1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 4Q Spread in 28 of their last 87 games (-36.05 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 76 games (-31.20 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the Spread in 33 of their last 86 games (-23.10 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 72 games (-20.25 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the Game Total Over in 27 of their last 69 games (-18.15 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 89 games (-27.80 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 35 of their last 90 games (-24.65 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 38 of their last 90 games (-20.55 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Game Total Under in 30 of their last 76 games (-19.45 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 54 games (-17.55 Units / -29% ROI)

Jump to:

Los Angeles Lakers: Keys to the Game vs. the Phoenix Suns

The Lakers were 11-5 (.688) when scoring 15 or more second chance points last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

The Lakers were 14-4 (.778) when making 15 or more three-pointers last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .646

The Lakers are 8-23 (.258) when shooting 70% or worse from the free throw line since the start of the 2022-23 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .413

The Lakers are 33-16 (.673) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .540

Phoenix Suns: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers

The Suns were 22-11 (.667) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent last season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .566

The Suns are winless (0-9) when shooting 40% or worse from the field since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .114

The Suns were 17-9 (.654) when scoring 15 or more second chance points last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

The Suns were 16-4 (.800) when shooting 50% or better from the field last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .733

Injury Report: Suns vs. LakersMonday‘s Game, Oct. 28

  • Phoenix Suns – No Injuries Reported
  • Los Angeles Lakers – No Injuries Reported

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers averaged 4.7 second chance points per game (384 points/82 games) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Lakers averaged 30.1 points in the paint per game (2,470 points/82 games) in the first half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.4

The Lakers have averaged 16.9 fast break points per game (2,820 points/167 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.3

The Lakers had 24.2 free throw attempts per game last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.7

Phoenix Suns Offensive Stats & Trends

The Suns have averaged 12.0 fast break points per game (2,006 points/167 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.3

The Suns averaged 5.8 second chance points per game (472 points/82 games) in the second half last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Suns averaged 10.5 fast break points per game (863 points/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

The Suns had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (1,066 assists/ 557 TOs) in the second half last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers averaged 37.2 defensive rebounds per game (3,047 rebounds/82 games) last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers averaged 38.0 defensive rebounds per game (3,116 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers have averaged 37.5 defensive rebounds per game (6,265 rebounds/167 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Lakers averaged 6.4 steals per game (526 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

Phoenix Suns Defensive Stats & Trends

The Suns averaged 36.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,982 rebounds/82 games) last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Suns blocked 491 shots last season — 7th most among NBA teams

The Suns blocked 432 shots last season — 5th most among NBA teams

The Suns have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (467 blocks/84 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9


Bet now on Suns vs Lakers and all NBA games with BetMGM


Bet on NBA Odds at BetMGM

At BetMGM, you can bet online with updated NBA betting odds. And with live sports betting, the best online sports betting and mobile sports betting (with the BetMGM Sportsbook app) experiences are at BetMGM.

First Bet Offer BetMGM State Promo Pages $1,500

About the Author

BetMGM Betting

Read More @BETMGM

Our BetMGM betting authors are experts who focus on individual game matchups & player prop bets with an emphasis on betting odds, lines & predictions.

Our BetMGM betting authors are experts who focus on individual game matchups & player prop bets with an emphasis on betting odds, lines & predictions.