Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview 10/26/23

Phoenix Suns (1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS)

When: Thursday, October 26th, 10:00 PM (ET)

Where: Crypto.com Arena, CA, Los Angeles

TV: TNT

Point Spread: Pho +5.5/LAL -5.5

Total: 223.5

Money Line: Phoenix Suns +183/-224

Notable Injuries

Suns

• Bradley Beal (Doubtful) Back
• Devin Booker (Doubtful) Foot
• Damion Lee (Out) Knee

Lakers

• Jarred Vanderbilt (Out) Heel
• Cam Reddish (Probable) Foot
• Jalen Hood-Schifino (Out) Patella

Recent Form

In their most recent game, the Suns emerged victorious over the Golden State Warriors with a final score of 108-104. Despite being considered the underdog, the Suns managed to cover the +3 spread, securing a 4-point margin of victory.

In their game vs. the Warriors, the total points scored was 212, which fell 23 points below the over under line of 235 points.

Looking at the spread, the Phoenix Suns were considered the underdog against the Golden State Warriors in their most recent game. However, they managed to cover the +3 spread and secured a victory with a final score of 108-104, winning by a margin of 4 points.

In their previous game, Los Angeles played the Nuggets and unfortunately lost with a final score of 119-107. Despite being the underdog with a spread of +4.5, the Lakers were unable to cover it and suffered a -12 margin of defeat.

The over/under for their previous game vs. the Nuggets was set at 229.5 points. The game concluded with a total of 226 points scored, resulting in an under outcome for the Lakers.

Against the Nuggets, the Lakers had a spread of +4.5 in their most recent game, suggesting they were perceived as the underdog. Nevertheless, they failed to cover the spread and suffered a 12-point loss, resulting in a final score of 119-107.

The Historicals

When looking at how these teams have performed vs the spread in recent matchups, the Lakers have an ATS mark of 3-1-1. Yet, the Suns have averaged more points per game in these contests, at 116 compared to Los Angeles at 116. In these matchups, the teams have put together an over-under mark of 3-2. Combined, they averaged 228 points in these games.

Analysis

Leading the Suns against the Warriors, Devin Booker scored 32 points in the most recent game, solidifying his position as the team’s leading scorer. Kevin Durant, the second-leading scorer, contributed 18 points and an impressive 11 rebounds.

On defense vs. the Warriors, the Phoenix Suns allowed 104 points. They recorded 5 steals and forced 19 turnovers in their most recent game.

Against Denver, the Lakers were led by LeBron James, the leading scorer, who made 10 out of 16 field goal attempts and 1 out of 4 three-point attempts. Taurean Prince, the second-leading scorer, contributed a total of 18 points.

On the defensive end of the floor, the Lakers achieved 5 steals and 31 defensive rebounds in their most recent game against the Nuggets. They also allowed 119 points.

Betting Trends

• In their last ten games away from home, the Suns have a straight-up record of 5-5 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 112 points per game in these contests.
• When looking at their past three home matchups, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 112 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
• Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Suns have a straight-up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.
• As the betting favorite, the Lakers have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.

Joes Pick To Cover The Spread

Without Bradley Beal and Devin Bookers, I’m counting on the Lakers to take care of business in their home opener. Not only do I like the win, but I expect them to cover at -5.5.