The Los Angeles Lakers (1-0) host the Phoenix Suns (1-0) in a Western Conference matchup on Friday night. Both teams started off the new campaign with a win. On Tuesday night, Los Angeles defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-103. Meanwhile, the Suns went on the road and beat the Los Angeles Clippers 116-113 in an overtime matchup. 

Tipoff from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles is set for 10 p.m. ET. SportsLine consensus lists Los Angeles as the 1.5-point favorite in the latest Suns vs. Lakers odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 227 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). 

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