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2025 NBA Handicapping – LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns
(17-7) LA Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns (14-11)
Date: Dec 14, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
NBA Moneyline Odds: Lakers -123 | Suns +105 (Bet Now!)
Today’s NBA Point Spread Betting Odds: Lakers -1.5 | Suns +1.5
NBA Basketball Gambling Total: O/U: 228.5
Here’s why I’m backing the underdog Phoenix, as outlined in my Lakers Suns free pick and gambling prediction for this matchup.
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Lakers vs. Suns Gameday
Sunday serves up eight contests, including the LA Lakers versus the Phoenix Suns.
Both teams last played on Wednesday in quarter-final NBA Cup action, and each fell to their opponent via a rout. LA lost to the San Antonio Spurs 119-132.
It was an embarrassing loss for the Lakers, who had been sailing through their schedule, but the Spurs highlighted all the issues that need tweaking on LA, such as athleticism and speed.
Five Lakers scored in double figures, led by Luka Doncic with 35 points, along with eight assists and five rebounds. LeBron James had a double-double of 19 points and 15 rebounds, plus eight assists and three blocks.
Phoenix got hammered by the Thunder, losing 138-89. Only four Suns scored in double-figures with Dillon Brooks leading the way, scoring 16 points. Grayson Allen was ejected via a flagrant 2 for a push on Chet Holmgren.
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LA Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns Odds & Last 5
Head-to-head last year, the teams split the regular series set, each taking two contests. This is the second of four meetings between the clubs this season, with the Suns up 1-0 in the series.
LA has played a relatively easy schedule but taken care of business although they are 2-3 through the last five matches which has resulted in them falling to fifth in the West with a 17-7 record.
Similarly, the Suns have had an easier strength of schedule until recently where they are facing copious upper tier clubs. Phoenix is also 2-3 in their last five matches, and reside in the seventh seed with a 14-11 record.
LA is favored by 1.5 points with an over/under of 228.5 points.
Lakers Stats
LA ranks tied for tied for seventh offensively (118.0) and 21st defensively (116.7), with the 14th best net rating (+1.3), running a pace of 100.17, which ranks 22nd in the association.
The West’s fifth seed averages 118.3 points per game while its opponents average 116.8 points. In terms of dimes and boards, the Lakers average 25.3 (24th) and 41.1 (26th), respectively.
Team leaders* for key categories are Luka Doncic for scoring (35 points), rebounding (9.0), and for assists (9.0), Marcus Smart for steals (1.7), and for blocks (1.0).
LA shoots the deep ball at an average of 36.1% with four players shooting 36.9% or better. Albeit Jaxson Hayes also falls in this category, but has only attempted one 3-point shot this season.
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Suns Stats
Phoenix ranks 17th offensively (114.3) and tied for 15th defensively (114.1) while sitting 17th in net rating (+0.1) and ranks 23rd in pace (99.96).
The West’s seventh seed averages 114.8 points per game while their opponents average 114.4 points. In terms of dimes and boards, Phoenix averages 25.4 (23rd) and 42.3 (tied for 23rd), respectively.
Phoenix’s team leaders* are Devin Booker for scoring (25.0 points) and assists (6.7), Mark Williams for rebounds (8.4) and blocks (0.8), and Grayson Allen for steals (1.6).
Perimeter shooting is an area of weakness for the Suns, with just three players who shoot above the league average – – Royce O’Neal (40.7%), Grayson Allen (39.9%), and Collin Gillespie (42.6%).
*Minimum 10 games played
LA Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns bottom line: Both clubs have performed above expectations but are getting tested in the current schedule segment. They also each arrive with a bad taste in their mouths after their beat downs by the Spurs and Thunder respectively.
While the Suns have Mark Williams to control the paint and glass the key in this matchup could be the Suns emulating what the Spurs did by pushing pace and driving the paint to expose LA’s defensive shortcomings.
LA Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns Basketball Betting Trends
- The Lakers is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Lakers’ last 8 games.
- The Lakers is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games.
- Also, Phoenix is 12-5 ATS in its last 17 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix’s last 6 games.
- Additionally, Phoenix is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games.
Lakers Suns Free Pick: Suns -1.5
Here is my Lakers Suns free pick.
Injuries could play a role in this matchup as Austin Reeves will be out (calf) for LA. Conversely, the Suns have several on their list such as Devin Booker (groin), Dillon Brooks (Achilles), and Koby Brea (concussion) listed as game time decisions.
LeBron James has fit in well into his new role but the loss to the Spurs raised questions on just how anemic the Lakers defense is and whether that will spark JJ Redick to propel Jarred Vanderbilt into action.
Certainly both clubs will be invested in winning but which side is eager to cleanse the memory of Wednesday more? LA will want to test any tweaks they made following their loss while the Suns could have close to a full roster contingent available if Book suits up.
Ultimately, I’ll roll with the home team because an upgrade to “game time decision” has me believing Booker will dress, so take the Suns and the points.
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NBA Betting Tweet Of The Day
Devin Booker (right groin strain) is again noted as QUESTIONABLE for tomorrow’s game vs the Lakers. pic.twitter.com/Ly42zaNL9g
— PHNX Suns (@PHNX_Suns) December 14, 2025
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