Los Angeles Lakers (10-6) vs. Phoenix Suns (9-7)
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns November 26 2024 – The regular NBA season has entered its latter stages wherein fixtures such as the one on Tuesday between Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center begin to impact the end-of-season playoff picture. The Lakers, with a record of 10-6 above the .500 mark, would be looking to strengthen their position against a Suns side that is almost ranked at the same level, having a record of 9-7. This game will be crucial in determining the playoff viability of both teams as they seek to navigate the early stints of the current season.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns November 26 2024 Game Info
| When: | Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 10:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Footprint Center |
| TV: | TNT |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Lakers | +109 | +3 (-111) | 232.5 over (-111) |
| Suns | -128 | -3 (-111) | 232.5 under (-111) |
The betting lines indicate that it is expected to be a close match. The Suns are playing at home but have certain concerns over recent form. The Lakers are slight underdogs but will aim to exploit the Suns’ weaknesses at home. Those who wish to bet on the over/under may notice the well-known trend that both teams have been high-scoring lately, thus possibly making the over worth betting.
Anthony Davis (PF) vs. Devin Booker (SG)
Lakers fans have been impressed by Anthony Davis’ great performance, who averaged around 30.1 points and 11.1 rebounds and nearly 2 blocks per game. His presence in the paint could be difficult for the Suns, who will expect to bounce back and take advantage of his 2.1 turnovers per game.
Devin Booker assisted with 24.1 points and dished out 6.4 assists as he took the court for the Suns, showing that he can be effective in both scoring and playmaking. He will, however, focus more on offense which may expose his defense against a dominant player like Davis.
How Davis and Booker matchup with one another will be key. If Davis controls the painting, the Suns may have to adjust their positioning which may provide the Lakers with chances for outside shooting. Meanwhile, the Lakers’ defense may be rattled by Booker’s skill set, which could create opportunities for Phoenix.
Lakers’ Statistical Fortitude
The focus of the Lakers is clear as of now especially coming off a loss to the Denver Nuggets and the fact that they average 116.4 points with a shooting efficiency of 48.2%. This is the most balanced team and looks fit to exploit the Suns’ deficiencies given they can hit 12.6 three-pointers per game. Also, they convert 78.3% of their free-throw attempts which gives them an edge when games come down to the wire.
Suns’ Analytical Breakdown
The Suns’ current form may not be the best, however they are staying relevant with the scores boasting an average of 112.1 points per game which is decent. It is especially striking the 14.9 three-pointers at 36.6% success rate they attain, especially against a melting Los Angeles Lakers team that has been weak on the perimeter. The main focus for Phoenix will be to effectively exploit their strong advantage in rebounding (43.6 a game) so that they can secure the ball in order to dictate the game tempo.
Los Angeles Lakers Betting Trends
LA Lakers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Lakers’ last 6 games.
LA Lakers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games.
LA Lakers are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games against Phoenix.
LA Lakers are 6-12 SU in their last 18 games against Phoenix.
Phoenix Suns Betting Trends
Phoenix are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix’s last 7 games.
Phoenix are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix’s last 5 games against LA Lakers.
Phoenix are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games at home.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns Betting Previews
Based on the form and the stats available, placing a wager on the Lakers looks the most reasonable option. When it comes to performing under pressure and converting scoring chances, they have the advantage over a Suns team that has continued to struggle with their home form. The tight spread, however, suggests it could go either way. There may be some good opportunities for bettors looking for props on player performance, especially with Davis and Booker who seem likely to be central figures in this match.
For both the teams the bet over on 232.5 points appears sensible, given their recent scoring feats. It will be a fast-paced game with both the teams going hard at each other and in the end, the Lakers are expected to come out on top in a high-scoring match.
Score Prediction: Lakers 118, Suns 114.
