Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns 11/26/24 – In what should be an enthralling matchup at the Footprint Center, the Los Angeles Lakers (10-6) come up against the Phoenix Suns (9-7) this coming Tuesday. Everyone including fans and bettors is looking into details as these two evenly positioned teams head onto an important encounter that could change their season’s course. The match will begin at the local time of 10:00 PM ET and can be viewed on live TV through TNT while streaming can be done through NBA League Pass.
| When: | Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 10:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Footprint Center |
| TV: | TNT |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
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In this matchup, the Phoenix Suns have been marked by the oddsmakers as the favorite at home with a spread of -3 which indicates that they will – in all likelihood – cover the spread against the Lakers. That said, both the teams have not enjoyed positive results against the spread (ATS) in the recent past so therefore, the Lakers’ +3 looks an intriguing bet. Considering how often both teams are scoring, the over on 232.5 points also seems attractive, especially when looking at the way these two teams have performed on a more offensive note as of late.
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Lakers | +3 (-111) | 232.5 over (-111) | +109 |  |
| Suns | -3 (-111) | 232.5 under (-111) | -128 | |
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Anthony Davis (PF) vs. Devin Booker (SG)
The Los Angeles Lakers have found their identity in their star big forward, Anthony Davis, who is having a terrific season so far, averaging 30.1 points and 11.1 rebounds within a given game. His vital contribution in the paint and the two-way capability make him a prime player to watch out for in this matchup. With an incredible level of defensive effort, Davis averages 1.9 blocks per game, which will be highly essential in defending the array of attacks coming from the Suns.
On the opposing side, the same offensive load has been shared by Devin Booker who has been able to manage 24.1 points and 6.4 assists per game for the Suns. He poses a threat not only for himself in creation of shots but for his teammates as he can create assists with ease. It will be important for Booker to shoot well outside the 3-point line and the free-throw line late in the game during close contests.
There is much more than just scoring when these two superstars face each other on the court. They face off in a battle which tactically determines which strengths will be able to take advantage of the weaknesses the opponent has. Now with two different strategies deployed on the court, Davis’s dominance inside will pressure Booker into shooting from the perimeter.
Analyzing the Lakers’ Strategic Execution
The Lakers have been showcasing strong team statistics, averaging 116.4 points per game with a 48.2% shooting efficiency from the field. This high scoring average, coupled with their effective ball distribution, evidenced by 26.9 assists per game, underscores their offensive cohesion. However, their recent loss to the Denver Nuggets highlighted a concerning tendency to turn the ball over—averaging 12.3 per game—which could be a significant disadvantage against a Suns team eager to capitalize on these errors.
Dissecting the Suns’ Court Dynamics
The Phoenix team this season has focused on the three-point shooting where they have a commendable average of around 15 made threes per game but at slightly lower efficiency levels of 36.6%. The number of defensive rebounds (33.4 per game) is also better than what the Lakers have which may assist them in managing the tempo of the game. Nonetheless, their recent struggles in the conversion of the wins during the last five matches played, going 0-5 straight up in the last five games played, highlight their lacuna in protecting their leads or finishing games.
Trends
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 Prediction
Given their current form and betting trends, the Lakers appear to have an advantage over their opponents here, particularly with the +3 spread. The Lakers are strong at playing the close game and the same cannot be said about the Suns both SU and ATS. For the better looking at the total, for the high-scoring affairs, looking towards the over 232.5 source may be reasonable.
However, when making prop bets or other wagering opportunities, prop players will make sportsbooks pay special attention only to the performance of players, especially Davis and Booker, as they both will shine above their season average.
Score Prediction: Lakers 118, Suns 114.
