Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns: Preview, predictions, odds, and how to watch 2021/22 NBA Season in the US today

Los Angeles Lakers come against Phoenix Suns at Chase Center today, October 22, 2021, at 10:00 PM (ET) in the regular 2021/22 NBA Season. LeBron James and the Lakers will try to clinch their first win in the new season after losing to Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors in the opening night. The Suns will also be looking for their first victory a 110-98 loss to the Denver Nuggets of Nikola Jovic on Wednesday, October 20. Here, you will find everything you want to know about this NBA game, such as predictions, odds, storylines, and how to watch the game.

This will be their 256th regular-season game. There are no surprises here as the Los Angeles Lakers are favorites in head-to-head clashes, claiming a win in 146 direct games, while Phoenix Suns have celebrated a triumph in 109 matches so far.

The last time they clashed was on June 3, 2021, and it ended in a 113-110 win for the Suns away at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. It promises to be an exciting clash as they meet for the first time in the new 2021-2022 NBA season.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns: Match Information

Date: Friday, October 22, 2021
Time: 10:00 PM (ET)
Location: Staples Center, Los Angeles

Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns: Time By State in the U.S.

ET: 10:00 PM
CT: 9:00 PM
MT: 8:00 PM
PT: 7:00 PM

Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns: Storylines

Los Angeles Lakers have lost to the Golden State Warriors 114-121 in the only game of the new NBA regular season. Meanwhile, Phoenix Suns have also suffered a defeat to the Denver Nuggets 98-110 in the opening 2021/22 NBA match.

The Lakers are currently sitting in 11th place on the Western Conference table with a win percentage of 0.000. While the Phoenix Suns are placed right below them, in 12th place on the Western Conference table with a win percentage of 0.000.

These opponents have a long history of previous encounters, as their first one dates back to November 3, 1968, and it ended in a 127-109 win for the Los Angeles-based side.

How To Watch Or Live Stream Free Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns in the U.S.

The 2021/22 NBA regular-season game between Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns, to be played on Thursday, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, will be broadcast on ESPN in the United States.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns: Predictions And Odds

As expected, oddsmakers believe that the Los Angeles Lakers will get a close win at home. Right now, they're favored by 3.5 points, while the game total is set at 227.5 points.