Lakers vs Suns Mavericks vs Nuggets Free Pick, NBA Free Picks, NBA Predictions 11/26/24
- J.A. Cavalier
- Nov 26, 2024
- 3 min read
LA LAKERS @ PHOENIX (PHX -3, 232.5)
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LAKERS @ SUNS 11/26/24
Most recently, the Los Angeles Lakers went head to head with the Denver Nuggets, but unfortunately came up short. The Lakers lost to the Nuggets 127-102. The Lakers shot 44.3% and hit on 13-of-36 three-point attempts, but couldn’t secure a win. They performed relatively well at the free-throw line, making 11 out of 14 attempts for a decent 78.6% success rate. However, the Nuggets outperformed them defensively, causing the Lakers to commit 18 turnovers. Denver had 7 steals and ended up with 37 assists.
Austin Reaves, one of the Lakers' bright spots, had a noteworthy performance, shooting 53.8% from the field. Reaves had 6 assists, and scored a total of 19 points. The Lakers currently hold a 10-6 record for the season. The team's average points per game stand at an impressive 116.4, ranking them 8th in the league.
On the defensive spectrum, the Lakers force an average 14.5 turnovers per game. However, they rank 27th in the league in assists allowed. The Lakers' opponents' field goal percentage is currently at 48.5%, while they allow an average of 43.6 rebounds per game.
The Phoenix Suns, on the other hand, recently lost to the New York Knicks, 138-122. The Suns shot okay from the field hitting 48.9% overall and 38.0% from three-point range. Still, the Suns couldn't overcome the Knicks. The Suns' Devin Booker put on quite a show, though, as he notched 33 points and 5 assists in his 38 minutes on the court.
Phoenix currently holds a 9-7 record for the season. Offensively they've performed fairly well, with a mediocre shooting percentage of 45.8% from the field. Defensively though, they rank 20th in the NBA in points allowed per game with an average of 114.5. Their turnover rate per game stands at 13.
The Lakers have won 6 of their last 8 games, but they are just 1-5 ATS in the last six. They have not performed well on the road, losing 7 of their last 10 games. They are also 6-12 SU in the last 18 against the Suns, but LA is 6-3 ATS in the last nine against Phoenix.
The Suns have had a rough go lately. They have lost five straight games and they are 1-4 ATS in those five. The good news for the Suns is that both Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal are listed as probable.
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COACH RICK FREE PICK:
Game Total OVER 232.5
Defense is pretty much optional for both of these teams. It’s an NBA Cup matchup and you can bet LeBron is going to push the pace for LA. With KD and Beal back for the Suns, they’ll be forced to keep up. Neither team ranks in the top half of the league in pace, but the Lakers are a top-10 scoring team. Both defenses rank in the bottom-11 of the league in points allowed. Four of the last six Lakers games and five of the last seven Suns games have all gone Over the total. The Lakers have given up 118 or more in 4 of their last 6. Phoenix has given up 120 or more in 4 of its last 7 games.
