The 2021-22 NBA Preseason continues its course and it will bring us an interesting match between title-contending sides. The Phoenix Suns take on the Los Angeles Lakers tonight, October 6, at the Footprint Center. Here, check out the match preview, predictions, odds, and how to watch it.

The game was originally scheduled for Wednesday night but it was moved up by a few hours so that the Phoenix Mercury could face the Las Vegas Aces in Game 4 of the WNBA semifinals.

Although we’re talking about two of the best teams in the National Basketball Association at the moment, all the eyes will be in thefollowing game. However, it will be a good chance to see the new-looked Lakers before the real competition begins.

Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers: Match Information

Date: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Time: 6 PM (ET)
Location: Footprint Center, Phoenix

Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers: Time by State in the US

ET: 6 PM
CT: 5 PM
MT: 4 PM
PT: 3 PM

Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers: Storylines

The 2020-21 NBA runners-up will try to build from their fantastic run last season to push for the elusive ring again, regardless how unlikely it seems. The Phoenix Suns began the preseason losing to Sacramento Kings without Chris Paul on court.

On the other hand, the Los Angeles Lakers aim to get back to glory days after setting up an experienced, high-profile roster. CoachFrank Vogel warned that he wanted to be careful with using the vets in these friendlies but also intendsthat theysee action before the season opener.The purple and gold didn’t begin the preseason on the right foot, though, as they were beaten by the Brooklyn Nets at Staples Center.

How to watch or live stream Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers

The game to be played between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2021-2022 NBA preseason will be broadcast in the US by NBA TV andSpectrum SportsNet.

Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers: Predictions and Odds

Right now, oddsmakers believe that the Phoenix Suns will continue their recent dominance over the Los Angeles Lakers, as they’re favored by 1 point. Also, the game total is set at 218.5 points.

FanDuel
Handicap Suns -1
Game Total o/u 218.5

* Odds via FanDuel