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Lakers vs. Suns Odds, Picks, Predictions

Action Network expert Adam Green breaks down why the Phoenix Suns may step in with a chance to spoil the Lakers perfect start as they play host on NBA TV. (Published by Action Network)

The Los Angeles Lakers (3-0) visit the Phoenix Suns (2-1) on NBA Monday, tipping off at 10 p.m. ET from Phoenix, Arizona. The game is airing live on NBA TV and streaming on YouTube TV and other streaming apps. The Suns (-4) and Lakers (+4) are even on the spread, with the over/under currently at 228.5 points. The Suns are -175 favorites on the moneyline to win outright, while the Lakers are +145 to pull off the upset. Let’s dive into my Lakers vs. Suns predictions and NBA picks for Monday, October 28.


Lakers vs. Suns Prediction

My pick: Suns -4

A pair of veteran teams filled with superstars is squaring off in the desert as the Suns host the Lakers. The teams played a tight game just last week, with the Lakers storming back in the second half to win. The Suns are coming off a strong performance against the Mavericks and are primed to hand the Lakers their first loss of the season. For all of your NBA bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NBA odds page.

Lakers vs. Suns Odds

  • Lakers vs. Suns spread: Suns -4
  • Lakers vs. Suns over/under: 228.5 points
  • Lakers vs. Suns moneyline: Suns -175, Lakers +145
  • Lakers vs. Suns best bet: Suns -4

Spread

That this game sees a spread of less than one 3-point bucket shows how close it is expected to be. These are two teams that, while not favorites to come out of the West, fit into the next group of those who could make a run if things go well. If you believe the Suns are going to come out on top, it will make sense to bet on the spread and not the moneyline, and that’s where I land. Phoenix is better than the team that we remember flaming out last season, and playing at home will hand the Lakers their first loss.

Moneyline

Given the tight nature of the spread, the moneyline does not offer much for either team. The undefeated Lakers aren’t necessarily a bad bet here, but they’re underdogs for a reason.

Over/Under

If each team hits their season average of points, then this one will land right about on the O/U. The last game between these teams resulted in 229 combined points, so the over is certainly a tempting bet to make, especially given the amount of offensive firepower each team possesses.

My pick: Suns -4

Lakers vs. Suns Start Time, Channel, Streaming

Location: Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona
Date: Monday, October 28
Kickoff Time: 10 p.m. ET
TV / Streaming: NBA TV / Streaming on YouTube TV

Suns vs. Lakers is scheduled for a 10 p.m. ET start time, live from Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, on Monday. The game is live on NBA TV and is streaming on YouTube TV.

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Los Angeles Lakers: Can L.A. Stay Hot on the Road?

The Lakers come into this game a perfect 3-0 on the season, a record that includes a win over the Suns but does not involve any games on the road. Not that playing away from home should be an issue for this veteran-led team, especially when its stars are healthy and playing great.

Through three games, it has been Anthony Davis leading the way, with averages of 34 points, 11 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.3 blocks per game. He went off for 35 points with the help of 17 free throw attempts against the Suns last Friday, as Phoenix had no answer for the nine-time All-Star who has long been one of the most dominant bigs in the game. Of course, Davis is paired with LeBron James, who is quietly averaging 23 points, 7.7 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game, incredible numbers when you consider he is just about two months shy of his 40th birthday. He scored 21 and dished out eight assists in the first meeting with the Suns and is coming off a down performance in a win over the Timberwolves.

The Lakers have the fifth-best offensive rating in the league because, along with Davis and James, they are getting strong contributions from Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and D’Angelo Russell, who average 18, 16.7 and 10 points per game, respectively. Rookie Dalton Knecht is averaging just under eight points per game in a reserve role. Defensively, the Lakers are more or less average, and they play at a more middling pace. They are a top-five rebounding team in terms of rebound percentage and have assisted on nearly 67 percent of their makes while turning it over 12.7 times per game for first-year coach JJ Redick.


Phoenix Suns: Looking for Revenge

Another team with a first-year coach, the Suns, are led by Mike Budenholzer and so far, the early returns are more or less positive. Boasting a 2-1 record, Phoenix has been led by Kevin Durant. The veteran is averaging 28.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game while shooting 52.7 percent from the field and making nearly three 3-point shots per game.

Devin Booker, another of the team’s stars, is making 3.3 3s per game while scoring 19.7 points per outing. Durant and Booker combined for 53 points on 20-of-48 shooting in their loss to the Lakers, making 6-of-13 3s in the process. Veteran Bradley Beal is the Suns’ third-leading scorer, though he missed the team’s last game (win over Dallas) with an elbow issue. He is averaging 19.5 points per game and scored 15 in the loss to L.A. while dishing out nine assists.

Phoenix comes into this game with the league’s 14th-best offensive rating, assisting on 74.1 percent of their buckets and playing at a league-average pace. A big part of that is Tyus Jones, a point guard who was signed in the offseason and is averaging 11 points along with a team-leading 6.3 assists per game. He is averaging less than one turnover per outing and along with Jusuf Nurkic (11 points), rounds out the team’s double-digit scorers.