| MATCHUP | Los Angeles Lakers | Phoenix Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 17-7 | 14-11 |
| Spread | -1.5 -105 | +1.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | -118 | -102 |
| Total | Over 230.5 (-110) | Under 230.5 (-110) |
| Where | Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ | |
| When | Sunday, December 14, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
The LA Lakers and Phoenix Suns meet Sunday in NBA action at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Here’s a Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction. This article will include a Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Pick.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the 76ers, lost to the Spurs, and they play the Jazz next. The Lakers have won 23 of their last 33 regular season games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 118.3 points on 50.7 percent shooting and allowing 116.1 points on 48 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 35 points and 9.2 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 28.4 points and 5.5 rebounds. LeBron James is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 6 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.8 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns beat the Timberwolves, lost to the Thunder, and they play the Warriors next. The Suns have lost 5 of their last 8 games.
The Phoenix Suns are averaging 115.9 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 113.5 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Devin Booker is averaging 25 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Dillon Brooks is averaging 22.1 points and 3.1 rebounds. Grayson Allen is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Green is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Lakers have lost each of their last eight games at Mortgage Matchup Center against Suns teams that held a winning record.
- The Suns have won eight of their last nine home games against the Lakers.
- The Suns have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won eight of their last nine road games following a loss.
- The Suns have lost 15 of their last 20 night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in eight of their last nine road games following a loss.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last 10 games as underdogs following a road loss.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Lakers’ last eight games as road favorites have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Suns’ last six games against the Lakers following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Royce O’Neale ranks 6th amongst qualified Forwards for three-pointers made per game (2.9) this season.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Marcus Smart is one of only four players in the league to have recorded 7+ steals in a game this season.
- Rui Hachimura ranks 6th amongst qualified players for 3P% (46.9%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Suns have suffered the largest comeback loss when leading through Q3 this season – led by 18 points vs Hawks on November 16.
- The Suns rank 2nd in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (17.2).
- Eight different Lakers players have scored 25+ points in a game this season – most in the league.
- The Lakers rank 2nd in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (40.0).
Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Injury Report
Jalen Green is out for the Suns due to a hamstring injury. Isaiah Livers is also out. Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks are questionable.
Maxi Kleber is out for the Lakers with a back issue. Austin Reaves is out with a calf issue.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
Both the Lakers and Suns have made us money this season, so you can make a case for both sides. The difference is the Suns have a questionable Brooks and Booker, and it’s hard to back them if they’re not playing. Also, the Lakers are an aging team that’s had several days off. The break will benefit them greatly and should lead to fresh legs. The Lakers have seen 10 of their 17 wins come on the road, and they’re a profitable 15-9 ATS on the season. We’re not being asked to lay much. Give me the Lakers and the small number, mainly because of a cleaner injury report.