Los Angeles Lakers (40-25) vs Phoenix Suns (31-36)
Game Info: Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 3:30 pm (crypto.com Arena)
Betting Odds: Los Angeles Lakers -3.5 -- Over/Under: 229.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ABC
The Phoenix Suns pay a visit to the Los Angeles Lakers at the crypto.com Arena on Sunday afternoon. Here’s a Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers Pick.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns have been in a real slump as they've lost 11 of their last 16 games overall, but they will be feeling much better after snapping a two-game skid with a 122-106 home win over the Kings on Friday. Kevin Durant led the team with 22 points, six assists, and two blocks, Devin Booker added 22 points with 13 assists, Tyus Jones scored 20 points off the bench while Ryan Dunn chipped in with 16 points. As a team, the Suns shot 51 percent from the field and a sizzling 24 of 43 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 36 points in the first quarter. However, the Suns never really had the game under control until late in the third quarter when they went on a pivotal 11-0 run to pull away and escape with the much-needed home win. The Suns will play against the Raptors following this one.
Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers have cooled off recently as they are now hoping to snap a four-game losing streak after falling just short to the Nuggets in a 131-126 road defeat on Friday. Austin Reaves led the team with 37 points, eight rebounds, 13 assists, and four steals, Dalton Knecht added 32 points on 13 of 27 shooting while Shake Milton chipped in with 16 points off the bench. As a team, the Lakers shot 46 percent from the field and 15 of 40 from the 3-point line as they struggled to contain the Nuggets for most of the game. However, they rallied their way back from a 13-point deficit and led by three points in the final minute, before the Nuggets closed the final 48.0 seconds on an 8-0 run to snatch the game away at the death. The Lakers will meet the Spurs, Nuggets, and Bucks after this game.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The favorites have won each of the Suns' last 14 games at Crypto.com Arena.
- The Suns have lost each of their last 11 games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 12 games as underdogs on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Lakers have lost four of their last six games as favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Suns have won each of their last four road games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Eleven of the Lakers' last 12 day games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Fourteen of the Suns' last 15 Sunday road games have gone OVER the total points line.
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
The Suns are still missing Grayson Allen and Nick Richards, while the Lakers have ruled out Gabe Vincent, LeBron James, and Jaxson Hayes once again. The Suns haven't been able to get anything going lately, but they were able to snap out of a funk with a much-needed win over the Kings on Friday. They might like their chances against a depleted Lakers outfit. However, the Lakers are still the favorites despite missing a bunch of players, and they would've taken plenty of confidence from their narrow loss to the Nuggets as they almost pulled off the upset despite missing James. The Suns probably need this win more, but I still prefer a play on the Lakers to get the job done behind another big game from Reaves.
Peter’s Pick Los Angeles -3.5
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
