| MATCHUP | Los Angeles Lakers | Phoenix Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 34-23 | 33-26 |
| Spread | -5.5 -105 | +5.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | -198 | +164 |
| Total | Over 217.5 (-115) | Under 217.5 (-105) |
| Where | PHX Arena, Phoenix, AZ | |
| When | Thursday, February 26, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | Spectrum Sports Net | |
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers lost to the Celtics and Magic, and they play the Warriors next. The Lakers have won 10 of their last 17 games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 115.6 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 116 points on 48.7 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 32.5 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 25 points and 5 rebounds. LeBron James is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 8.5 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.9 rebounds per game.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns lost to the Trail Blazers and Celtics and play the Kings next. The Suns have lost 6 of their last 8 games.
The Phoenix Suns are averaging 112.1 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 111.4 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Devin Booker is averaging 24.7 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Dillon Brooks is averaging 20.9 points and 3.7 rebounds. Grayson Allen is the third double-digit scorer, and Collin Gillespie is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Lakers have lost nine of their last 10 road games against Suns teams that held winning records.
- The Suns have won seven of their last eight games against Pacific Division opponents following a loss.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight Thursday night games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last four home games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Suns have lost each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Lakers have won each of their last three road games following a loss.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight Thursday games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last five games as road favorites.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Lakers’ last six night games against the Suns following a home loss has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Suns’ last seven Thursday night games has gone UNDER the total points line.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Collin Gillespie ranks 12th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (3.8) this season.
- Royce O’Neale ranks 9th amongst qualified forwards for three-pointers made per game (2.7) this season.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Austin Reaves is one of only six players to have scored 35+ points off the bench in a game this season.
- Marcus Smart is one of only six players in the league to have recorded 7+ steals in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Suns rank 2nd in the league for steals per game this season (10.0).
- The Suns rank 29th in the league for blocks per game this season (4.0).
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (26.8).
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (61.4%).
Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Injury Report
Cole Anthony, Haywood Highsmith, Jordan Goodwin, Dillon Brooks, and Devin Booker are out for the Suns.
Rui Hachimura is questionable for the Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
The Lakers are coming off two shaky performances and they’re not a team I’m excited to back in the big favorite role. However, the Suns are too banged up to compete against good teams. The Suns are 3-7 SU and 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games. The Suns are also down many rotation players. This isn’t the Suns team that’s 34-22-3 ATS on the season. It’s hard to show the Suns much attention until they start to get guys back from injury. This is a must-win for the Lakers as they hope to snag a top playoff seed. Have to take advantage of this game.