Expect a fast-paced game when the Los Angeles Lakers (0-3), 2.5-point favorites, visit Phoenix to play the Suns (1-2). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 236.5 points and it is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Suns (12.5-point underdogs) were defeated by the Golden State Warriors, 123-103, while the Lakers (1.5-point favorites) fell to the San Antonio Spurs, 143-142. The Phoenix game finished 1 point under the projected point total of 227, while the Los Angeles game finished 58.5 points over the projected point total of 226.5.
Los Angeles had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (26.0 vs. 20.4) while Phoenix had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (26.7 vs. 17.5). Phoenix received a boost from Deandre Ayton, who recorded 20 points, 14 rebounds and five assists. LeBron James had a solid performance for Los Angeles, putting up 32 points, 14 assists and eight rebounds.
There could be plenty of transition offense in this matchup that features a pair of the league’s more fast-breaking teams. Phoenix ranks third in possessions per game (102.3) and Los Angeles is first (103.6) since last season. ,
The Lakers have had records of 35-50 straight up (SU) and 37-46-2 against the spread (ATS) since last season. Vegas has been fairly accurate when setting the O/U total of Los Angeles games since last season with 46 overs compared to 39 unders.
The Suns, on the other hand, have records of 22-63 SU and 41-42-2 ATS since last season. Phoenix’s games have gone over the O/U total 57.6 percent of the time over that same period.
The Lakers captured this series last year, winning three out of four games. In the most recent matchup, Los Angeles won 112-93. Los Angeles made good use of their 26 trips to the charity stripe, making 23 of them (88.5 percent). Phoenix, meanwhile, was just 13-23 (56.5 percent).
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns Betting Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Lakers, ATS Winner – Lakers, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- The Lakers rank 15th in blocks per game (4.8) while the Suns rank 27th in blocks allowed per game (5.9).
- Los Angeles ranks second in fast break points per game (18.1) while Phoenix ranks 29th in fast break points allowed per game (15.0).
- The Lakers rank seventh in assists per game (23.9) while the Suns rank 27th (21.4).
- Los Angeles ranks third in second chance points per game (14.1) while Phoenix ranks 22nd in second chance points allowed per game (13.1).
- Los Angeles averages 16.4 points off turnovers per game, which ranks 17th in the league. Phoenix ranks last in points off turnovers allowed per game (18.7).
- The Lakers rank second in rebounds per game (46.4) while the Suns rank 28th in rebounds allowed per game (45.8).
- The Lakers average 7.7 steals per game, which ranks 14th in the league. The Suns rank 29th in steals allowed per game (8.7).
- Phoenix averages 28.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 19th in the NBA. Los Angeles ranks 20th in three pointers allowed per game (30.3).
- Los Angeles ranks second in points in the paint per game (52.5) while Phoenix ranks 25th in points allowed in the paint per game (47.3).
- When allowing less than 100 points, Phoenix is 8-2 and Los Angeles is 13-5.
- In games where they reach 100 points, the Suns are 17-37 and the Lakers are 32-32.
