Lakers vs Suns Picks and Prediction – 10/29/2024

The Los Angeles Lakers are heading to Footprint Center on Monday, where they will take on the Phoenix Suns. Get the rest of our free NBA picks here! The Lakers have looked excellent through three games in the JJ Redick era, posting a 3-0 record. After defeating this Suns’ squad on Friday night, the Lakers would earn a 131-127 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. LeBron James had his best performance of the year in this one, posting 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists. Anthony Davis is playing at an MVP calibre level to start the year, he’s averaging 34.0 points and 11.0 rebounds per game. Los Angeles ranks sixth in the NBA at 121.3 points per game.

The Phoenix Suns sit fifth in the Western Conference, going 2-1 through three games. The Suns would quickly bounce back after a loss from the Lakers, coming up with a 114-102 victory over Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. Kevin Durant led the way with 31 points and 9 rebounds, with Devin Booker adding 21 points and Jusuf Nurkic chipping in with 18 points and 14 rebounds. There’s no sign of slowing down with Kevin Durant, he’s averaging 28.7 points on 50% shooting from three. Tyus Jones has been a key addition to this Suns’ squad, providing much needed playmaking at the point guard position.

Unlike most years, the Lakers have looked incredible through three games, as Anthony Davis has been unstoppable. It’s evident the Suns are a better team than they were last season, with everyone healthy and playing their natural position. Expect another battle between these two teams however, expect Kevin Durant and the Suns to take this one. Final score prediction, Phoenix wins 115-1112.