Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Matchup

Check out our free Lakers vs Suns prediction for this NBA matchup in Phoenix. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.

  • The Lakers travel take on the Suns at 10-6.
  • Los Angeles has an effective field goal percentage of 55% (8th).
  • The Lakers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Suns.
  • The Suns face Los Angeles with a record of 9-7.
  • Phoenix has an effective field goal percentage of 54% (15th).
  • The Suns are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Lakers.

Lakers vs Suns Prediction

At 10:00 ET, the Los Angeles Lakers will travel to Phoenix to take on the Suns. The Lakers are currently 4th in the Western Conference with a record of 10-6, while the Suns are 7th in the West and have lost five straight games.

Phoenix is favored by 3.5 points, and the over/under line for the game is set at 234. TNT will have the TV coverage for this Western Pacific division matchup.

Lakers vs. Suns Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns
  • Where: Phoenix at Footprint Center
  • Date: Tuesday, November 26th
  • Betting Odds PHO -3.5, LAL +137 | PHO -162 O/U 234

Lakers Preview: Does Los Angeles Have a Shot at a Road Win?

The Lakers fell to 10-6 on the season after a 127-102 loss to the Nuggets on Saturday. Los Angeles, favored by 3.5 points at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 229 fell short of the 235.5 O/U line.

After a 12-0 run in the 2nd quarter, the Lakers seemed to have momentum, but a disastrous 3rd quarter, where they were outscored 37-15, left them trailing 94-78 going into the 4th. Denver continued to dominate, outscoring the Lakers 33-24 in the final period.

In the Lakers' 127-102 loss to the Nuggets, Austin Reaves led the way with 19 points, adding 6 assists and 3 rebounds, while shooting 53.8% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 42.9%. LeBron James contributed 18 points, 7 assists, and 6 rebounds, though he shot just 41.2%, and Anthony Davis struggled with a 31.6% shooting night, finishing with 14 points and 10 rebounds.

As a team, the Lakers shot 44.3% from the field, connecting on 13 threes at a 36.1% clip. Reaves scored 12 of his 19 points in the opening quarter, while Max Christie added 7 of his 12 points in the 4th.

The Lakers struggled defensively on Saturday, giving up 127 points to the Nuggets, including 37 in the 3rd quarter. Denver shot 61% from the field, making it a tough night for Los Angeles.

From beyond the arc, the Nuggets hit 16 threes at a 50% clip. The Lakers sent Denver to the line 19 times, where they made 11 free throws. Los Angeles finished with 11 steals and 3 blocks.

Suns Preview: Will Phoenix Find a Way to Win at Home?

After a 127-102 loss to the Nuggets on Saturday, the Lakers are now 10-6 this season. They were -3.5 point favorites at home but failed to cover the spread, losing by 25. The total score of 229 points fell short of the 235.5-point O/U line.

LA took control with a 12-0 run in the 2nd quarter, but Denver dominated the 3rd, outscoring the Lakers 37-15. The Nuggets continued their strong play in the 4th, winning the quarter 33-24.

Devin Booker led the Suns with 33 points in their loss to the Knicks, shooting 52.2% from the field. He added 12 points in the 1st quarter and finished with 5 assists.

Royce O'Neale contributed 17 points, hitting 5 threes at a 50% rate, and Tyus Jones added 15 points and 10 assists, making 3 threes. The Suns hit 19 threes as a team, shooting 38% from deep and 48.9% overall.

The Suns struggled defensively against the Knicks, giving up 138 points in the loss. They allowed 44 points in the 1st quarter and 34 in the 3rd, with their best defensive effort coming in the 4th, where they still gave up 28 points. Overall, Phoenix allowed New York to shoot 58% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Knicks hit 19 threes at a 48% clip. The Suns also sent them to the line 21 times, where they made 19 free throws. Phoenix recorded 9 steals and 2 blocks in the game.

Lakers vs Suns Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last five games away from home, the Lakers have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team averaged 114 points per game in this stretch.
  • Phoenix has a 2-3 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 107 points per game while allowing 114. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
  • As the betting underdog, the Lakers have an ATS mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. Los Angeles posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
  • Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Suns have an overall record of 5-0 while going 2-3 against the spread.

Lakers vs Suns Prediction

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