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Suns vs. Lakers Preseason Preview, Head to Head, Predictions, Picks (Oct 6)
- Nikola Velickovic
- Oct 5, 2024 at 12:55 PM EDT
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Suns vs. Lakers preview will analyze the NBA preseason game between two West Conference title contenders.
- Phoenix hasn’t played any matches so far.
- The Lakers met with the Timberwolves already and lost that event.
On one side are Durant and Booker, and on the other are LeBron and Davis, and that’s enough to declare this contest a spectacle, even though it’s only a preseason event. A Suns vs. Lakers matchup in the playoffs is quite possible, which is why this game attracts attention.
How to Watch:
- Where: Acrisure Arena, Palm Springs, California
- When: Sunday, October 6, 9:30 pm ET
- How to Watch: NBA TV, NBA League Pass
Odds
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suns | -120 | -2.5 | 221.5 |
| Lakers | +110 | +2.5 | 221.5 |
Suns vs. Lakers Preview
The Suns are ready to go, and their top stars should be available to play in Palm Springs. We’ve seen both Booker and Durant in action these days. Head coach Mike Budenholzer surely wants to see his team clicking in right away.
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All the top stars are still present, and some experienced role-players like Mason Plumlee, Monte Morris, and Damion Lee were added during this free agency. So, all in all, the Suns will be contenders for winning the West.
Acrisure Arena — very cool 11,000 seat arena here in Palm Desert, home to the AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds. Just 2 years old, Lakers played a preseason game here last Oct & will host Wolves & Suns this weekend. pic.twitter.com/UcRj8A1i0r
— Alan Horton (@WolvesRadio) October 5, 2024
The Lakers lost to the Timberwolves, 124-107, on Friday, and that was because of a terrible opening and closing quarter. LeBron and AD didn’t play, but they should appear in this one.
Austin Reaves had 16 points with seven assists, while D’Angelo Russell scored 14 buckets. The Lakers had massive problems under the rim on the offensive side of the ball, with their big players failing to score when needed.
Suns vs. Lakers Head to Head
The two franchises played five games the previous year. The Lakers won the first three and the Suns last two.
Suns vs. Lakers Prediction
Despite the media narrative, we believe the Lakers aren’t among the top four teams in the West. They aren’t among the top 8 if you ask us. So we take Durant and the boys to win.
- Suns vs. Lakers pick: Suns win
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