Suns vs Lakers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Oct. 6

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Oct 06, 2024, 12:00 PM
  • The Lakers are -2.5 favorites vs. the Suns
  • Total (Over/Under): 222.5 points
  • Watch the game on SPEC | KTVK

The Phoenix Suns visit Acrisure Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:30pm EDT in Palm Springs, CA.

The Lakers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The Suns vs Lakers Over/Under is 222.5 total points for the game.

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


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Suns vs. Lakers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Phoenix Suns+3.5 -115O 222.5 -110+125
Los Angeles Lakers -3.5 -105U 222.5 -110-150

Lakers vs Suns Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the will win Sunday‘s game with 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 will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with confidence.


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Against the spread this NBA season, the Suns have gone ( Units / ROI).

  • Away Moneyline Record against the Moneyline (Away ML Units Units / Away ML ROI ROI)
  • Away Record Over against the Over for game total points (Away Over Units Units / Away Over ROI ROI)
  • Away Under Record against the Under for game total points (Away Under Units Units / Away Under ROI ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone ( Units / ROI).

  • Home Moneyline Record against the Moneyline (Home ML Units Units / Home ML ROI ROI)
  • Home Over Record against the Over for game total points (Home Over Units Units / Home Over ROI ROI)
  • Home Under Record against the Under for game total points (Home Under Units Units / Home Under ROI ROI)

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

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

The Suns were 27-15 (.643) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

The Suns are 22-11 (.667) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent this 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: .116

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

The Lakers were 9-24 (.273) when losing the rebounding margin last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .366

The Lakers are 23-13 (.639) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

The Lakers are 18-1 (.947) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .822

The Lakers were 20-11 (.645) when scoring 15 or more second chance points last season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .531

Injury Report: Lakers vs. SunsSunday‘s Game, Oct. 6

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

Phoenix Suns Offensive Stats & Trends

The Suns have averaged 1.35 points per shot (9,532 points/7,063 shots) this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

The Suns averaged 5.1 fast break points per game (422 points/82 games) in the second half last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.5

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

The Suns averaged 17.8 offensive rebounds per game (1,460 rebounds/82 games) last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.3

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

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

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

The Lakers had 26.6 free throw attempts per game last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 23.5

The Lakers have averaged 16.8 fast break points per game (2,759 points/164 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.3

Phoenix Suns Defensive Stats & Trends

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

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 6.0 blocks per game (491 blocks/82 games) this season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Suns have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (923 blocks/164 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 37.6 defensive rebounds per game (6,163 rebounds/164 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 have averaged 37.2 defensive rebounds per game (3,047 rebounds/82 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers have averaged 6.9 steals per game (1,131 steals/164 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4


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