Suns vs Lakers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Oct. 25

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Oct 25, 2024, 4:31 PM
  • The Lakers are -2.5 favorites vs. the Suns
  • Total (Over/Under): 225.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN | SPEC

The Phoenix Suns visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EDT in Los Angeles, CA.

The Lakers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

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

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


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Suns vs. Lakers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Phoenix Suns+1.5 -110O 227.5 -115+100
Los Angeles Lakers -1.5 -110U 227.5 -105-120

Lakers vs Suns Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Lakers will win Friday‘s game with 64.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Suns and Lakers.

Lakers vs Suns Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Lakers will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 52.6% confidence.


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  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 48 of their last 72 games (+20.55 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 43 away games (+17.40 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the Game Total Under in 40 of their last 67 games (+11.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 12 of their last 17 games (+7.40 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 2Q Spread in 18 of their last 29 away games (+6.45 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 40 games (+21.65 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 33 of their last 50 games (+20.35 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 53 of their last 85 games (+17.10 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 50 games (+11.55 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Game Total Over in 39 of their last 66 games (+10.40 Units / 14% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA preseason, the Suns have gone 0-1 (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 1-0 against the Moneyline (+1 Units / 48.78% ROI)
  • 1-0 against the Over for game total points (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI)
  • 0-1 against the Under for game total points (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA preseason, the Lakers have gone 1-0 (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • 1-0 against the Moneyline (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI)
  • 0-1 against the Over for game total points (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI)
  • 1-0 against the Under for game total points (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 89 games (-30.00 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 35 of their last 88 games (-22.35 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 37 of their last 88 games (-20.40 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 4Q Spread in 29 of their last 73 games (-17.70 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Game Total Under in 30 of their last 74 games (-17.25 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 4Q Spread in 27 of their last 86 games (-37.10 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 74 games (-31.10 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 86 games (-23.95 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the Spread in 32 of their last 84 games (-23.00 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 70 games (-22.30 Units / -19% ROI)

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

The Suns were 18-5 (.783) when making 15 or more three-pointers last season — T-5th-best in the NBA. The Lakers allowed 14.3 made three-pointers per game last season — 3rd-worst in the NBA.

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 were 41-26 (.612) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .511

The Suns were 1-12 (.077) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better last season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .188

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

The Lakers were 28-9 (.757) when winning the rebounding margin last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .643

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 are 37-7 (.841) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2022-23 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .799

The Lakers are 13-1 (.929) when forcing their opponent to shoot 40% or worse from the field since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .885

Injury Report: Lakers vs. SunsFriday‘s Game, Oct. 25

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

Phoenix Suns Offensive Stats & Trends

The Suns have averaged 11.9 fast break points per game (1,967 points/165 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.3

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 averaged 46.9 points in the paint per game (3,846 points/82 games) last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.3

The Suns had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (2,235 assists/ 1,110 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

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 had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (304 assists/ 149 TOs) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.6

The Lakers averaged 55.6 points in the paint per game (4,556 points/82 games) last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.3

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

Phoenix Suns Defensive Stats & Trends

The Suns averaged 5.3 blocks per game (432 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Suns have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (932 blocks/165 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

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

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

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 have averaged 37.6 defensive rebounds per game (6,197 rebounds/165 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

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


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