| MATCHUP | Los Angeles Lakers | Phoenix Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 19-8 | 15-13 |
| Spread | +5.5 -105 | -5.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +195 | -238 |
| Total | Over 226.5 (-112) | Under 226.5 (-108) |
| Where | PHX Arena, Phoenix, AZ | |
| When | Tuesday, December 23, 2025 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | Spectrum Sports Net | |
The LA Lakers and Phoenix Suns meet Tuesday 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 Jazz, lost to the Clippers, and they play the Rockets next. The Lakers have won 25 of their last 36 regular season games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 118.2 points on 50.4 percent shooting and allowing 116.7 points on 48.1 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 34.7 points and 8.7 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 27.8 points and 5.6 rebounds. LeBron James is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 9 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 38.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.6 rebounds per game.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns lost to the Lakers, split with the Warriors, and they play the Pelicans next. The Suns have lost 7 of their last 11 games.
The Phoenix Suns are averaging 114.8 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 114.5 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Devin Booker is averaging 25.1 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Dillon Brooks is averaging 21.6 points and 3 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 79.3 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Lakers have lost eight of their last nine games at Mortgage Matchup Center against Suns teams that held a winning record.
- The Suns have won five of their last six home games against the Lakers following a loss.
- The Suns have covered the spread in six of their last seven games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won each of their last four games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Suns have lost each of their last three home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last six road games following a loss.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three home games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Lakers’ last 10 games as underdogs following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Suns’ last five games as favorites against the Lakers have gone UNDER the total points line.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Devin Booker is one of only 14 qualified players in the league to be leading their team in points (25.6) and assists (6.4) per game this season.
- Royce O’Neale ranks 6th amongst qualified Forwards for three-pointers made per game (2.8) this season.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- LeBron James is one of only eight players in the league to have recorded 10+ assists without a turnover in a game this season.
- Jarred Vanderbilt leads all Lakers players for rebounds per 36 minutes (11.1) 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 (17.6).
- The Lakers rank 30th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (83.6).
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (70.4%).
Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Injury Report
Jalen Green is out for the Suns due to a hamstring injury. Grayson Allen is doubtful.
The Lakers will be without Gabe Vincent, Luka Doncic, and Rui Hachimura. Austin Reaves is questionable.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
The Suns have cooled off over the last week, but the Lakers last effort against the Clippers was concerning. The Clippers suck, and the Lakers got outworked I that effort. Now, we’re seeing Luka out on top of Rui and Reaves possibly being out as well. The Suns need to take advantage of spots like this, and they’ve played their best ball at home this season. The Lakers don’t have a lot of depth, so seeing rotation players out makes them extremely unattractive. I’ll lay the buckets with the Suns.