Suns vs Lakers Picks and Prediction – 10/26/2024

By: David Anicetti |

Last Updated: 10/24/2024 at 2:05 PM ET

Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakers 10/25/24 - NBA Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 10/26/2024, 2:00 AM UTC
Latest Odds: LAL -2.5 ; O/U 229

Suns vs Lakers Prediction

The Phoenix Suns are on the road Friday with a visit to Crypto.com Arena to play the Los Angeles Lakers. Phoenix is 1-0 right after opening its regular season on Wednesday with a 116-113 victory over the LA Clippers. Phoenix shot 48.7% overall and 39.5% from 3-point territory. However, the Suns were outrebounded by the Clippers 51-42. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our NBA picks.

After one game of the regular season, the leading scorer for Phoenix is Kevin Durant with 25 points, while Bradley Beal is second with 24 points and Devin Booker third with 15. The leader in assists is Tyus Jones with eight, while the leading rebounder is Jusuf Nurkic with 9. Each of the five starters for Phoenix scored in double figures but the Suns received only 30 points from players off the bench.

The Los Angeles Lakers look for their second consecutive victory of the season when hosting the Phoenix Suns on Friday. Los Angeles is 1-0 after its opening night 110-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Los Angeles shot 44.2% overall but only 16.7% of three-point territory. The big difference in this matchup was Los Angeles committed only seven turnovers while forcing Minnesota into turning the ball over 16 times.

After just one game of the regular season, Anthony Davis is leading Los Angeles in scoring and rebounding with 36 points and 16 rebounds, while D'Angelo Russell is the leader in assists with five. Rui Hachimura is the second leading scorer with 18 points and LeBron James is third with 16 points. Los Angeles had five players score in double figures on opening night.

Suns vs Lakers Pick Analysis

Both Phoenix and Los Angeles open the regular season with victories but Phoenix will win its second straight on Friday when defeating the Lakers. Phoenix has covered the number in 11 of the last 16 versus Los Angeles. Phoenix has a deep lineup of proven scorers in Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, and Devin Booker. The three will be the nemesis of the Lakers on Friday hitting from the outside and dishing off to teammates when driving the lane. Final Score Prediction, Phoenix Suns win and cover ATS 115-112.

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