The Phoenix Suns will meet the Los Angeles Lakers for a highly anticipated matchup this Friday night at Crypto.com Arena. The Phoenix Suns won their season opener against the LA Clippers, and are sitting at the top of the Western Conference. The Los Angeles Lakers were similarly lucky in their opening game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and will try to build on this. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to win this game on Friday.
The previewing information
Date: October 25, Friday | Time: 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
TV: ESPN/SportsNet
Radio: Altitude Sports Radio 950 AM
Stream: NBA League Pass
Phoenix Suns Vs Los Angeles Lakers Odds, Picks, Moneyline
Moneyline: Suns (+120) vs Lakers (-142)
Spread: Suns +2.5 (-110) vs Lakers -2.5 (-110)
Total (O/U): Suns (o228.5) vs Lakers (u228.5)
*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns took on the LA Clippers in their first game of the season, and won with a close score of 116-113. Against the Clippers, Phoenix’s Kevin Durant led the offense with a total of 25 points, with seven boards. Bradley Beal also heavily contributed to the total with 24 points, with a trio of rebounds and a single assist. Devin Booker managed 15 points, along with four boards and six helpers against the Clippers.
Players to watch:
Kevin Durant: 25.0 PPG 7.0 RPG 0.0 APG 3.0 SPG
Bradley Beal: 24.0 PPG 3.0 RPG 1.0 APG 1.0 SPG
Devin Booker: 15.0 PPG 4.0 RPG 6.0 APG 1.0 SPG
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are coming here after winning 11-103 against the Minnesota Timberwolves in their season-opening game. In that game, LA’s Anthony Davis stunned with 36 points in total, with 16 rebounds, the highest in the team in this category. Rui Hachimura also managed 18 points with five boards and a single helper. Veteran LeBron James put up 16 points, with five rebounds and four assists against the Timberwolves.
Players to watch:
Anthony Davis: 36.0 PPG 16.0 RPG 4.0 APG 1.0 SPG
Rui Hachimura: 18.0 PPG 5.0 RPG 1.0 APG 2.0 SPG
LeBron James: 16.0 PPG 5.0 RPG 4.0 APG 0.0 SPG
Phoenix Suns Vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
Phoenix Suns
Josh Okogie SG Day-to-day – Hamstring
Los Angeles Lakers
Christian Koloko C Day-to-day – Illness
Jarred Vanderbilt PF Out – Foot
Christian Wood PF Out –Knee
Phoenix Suns Vs Los Angeles Lakers Summary and Prediction
Both these teams did pretty well in their season-openers, and are eager on winning the second game as well. LA’s defense looks well-stacked in this matchup, and the Lakers play comfortably on home-ground. Take the Los Angeles Lakers to win 112-110.
Moneyline: Lakers (+120)
Spread: Over 2.5
Total: Over 228.5
Predicted Score: 112-110, Lakers win.
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