Suns vs. Lakers: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – February 25, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on February 24, 2024

A game featuring a pair of the NBA’s brightest stars will see Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns (33-24) host Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers (31-27) on February 25, 2024 at Footprint Center. The Suns are four-point favorites. The over/under for the matchup is 241 points.

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Suns vs. Lakers Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Suns -4 241

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Injury Report as of February 25

Suns: Damion Lee: Out (Knee), Bradley Beal: Questionable (Hamstring), Jusuf Nurkic: Questionable (Ankle)

Lakers: Gabe Vincent: Out (Knee), Jarred Vanderbilt: Out (Foot), Christian Wood: Out (Knee), Anthony Davis: Questionable (Achilles/Hip), LeBron James: Questionable (Ankle), Cameron Reddish: Questionable (Ankle)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Suns (-4)
Total Pick Under (241)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Suns vs. Lakers Stat Rankings

Suns Avg. (Rank) Lakers Avg. (Rank)
117.4 (12th) Points Scored 117 (13th)
114.5 (15th) Points Allowed 117.3 (19th)
43.5 (14th) Rebounds 42.7 (21st)
9.9 (21st) Off. Rebounds 8.3 (30th)
11.9 (22nd) 3pt Made 11.3 (27th)
26.6 (14th) Assists 28.5 (7th)
14.1 (27th) Turnovers 13.2 (20th)

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Suns Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Kevin Durant 50 28.1 6.7 5.6 0.9 1.3 2.2
Devin Booker 47 27.6 4.6 6.9 0.9 0.4 2.1
Grayson Allen 51 12.8 4 3.2 0.8 0.6 2.5
Eric Gordon 49 12.5 2.1 2.2 1 0.5 2.5
Jusuf Nurkic 53 11.7 10.1 3.7 1 1 0.4

Lakers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Anthony Davis 54 25 12.2 3.7 1.1 2.4 0.4
LeBron James 50 24.9 7.2 7.8 1.3 0.6 2.1
D’Angelo Russell 53 17.5 2.8 6.4 0.8 0.5 2.7
Austin Reaves 58 15.7 3.9 5.5 0.9 0.2 1.7
Spencer Dinwiddie 48 12.6 3.3 6 0.8 0.2 1.9

Betting Trends

  • Against the spread, the Suns are 23-32-2 this year.
  • Phoenix’s ATS record as 4-point favorites or more is 9-17-1.
  • This year, 27 of the Suns’ 57 games have hit the over.
  • Phoenix’s games have had more than 241 points scored on 19 occasions this season.
  • The over/under in this game is 241 points, 9.1 higher than the average total in Suns games this season.
  • The Lakers have 26 wins in 58 games against the spread this season.
  • Los Angeles has an ATS record of 6-8 as a 4-point underdog or greater.
  • This year, 31 of the Lakers’ 58 games have hit the over.
  • Los Angeles’ games have had over 241 points 24 times this year.
  • Lakers games average 234.3 total points, 6.7 fewer than the total for this matchup.

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