The Los Angeles Lakers (11-2) and Phoenix Suns (5-6) meet Sunday for a Western Conference clash. Tip from Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona, is set for 4 p.m. ET. Let's analyze NBA odds around the Lakers vs. Suns odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2025-26 season series: Suns won 3-2, including 2-1 in Phoenix
The Lakers, who have ripped off 7 straight wins, beat the Milwaukee Bucks 123-112 Wednesday, but failed to cover as a 14.5-point road favorite as the Over (230.5) cashed. G Luka Doncic scored a team-high 32 points for Los Angeles, which has gone 6-1 against the spread (ATS) in their win streak. They are 9-4 ATS on the season.
The Suns beat the Charlotte Hornets 101-96 Thursday, but failed to cover
as a 6.5-point home favorite as the Under (214.5) hit. G Devin Booker tallied 30 points on 12 of 20 shooting. Phoenix has won 4 of its last 5 games, a welcome sight after a 1-5 start to the season. It is 3-8 ATS.
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Lakers at Suns odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Lakers -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Suns +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
- Against the spread (ATS): Lakers -3.5 (-102) | Suns +3.5 (-118)
- Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -118 | U: -110)
Lakers at Suns key injuries
Lakers
- G Austin Reaves (heel) out
- G Collin Sexton (orbital) questionable
Suns
- C Mark Williams (shoulder) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Lakers at Suns picks and predictions
Prediction
Lakers 122, Suns 116
Moneyline
PASS.
Avoid this play. The Lakers (-160) should win outright, but are slightly too expensive to consider here.
Against the spread
BET LAKERS -3.5 (-102).
The Lakers have been rolling, and they've been surging both on the road and as a slight favorite. Los Angeles has won 4 straight road games, going 3-1 ATS in those, and it has covered in 3 straight games as a favorite of 5 points or fewer.
The Suns, especially on offense, have been far too inconsistent. They've scored 102 points or fewer in 3 of their last 4 games. Phoenix is 0-4 ATS on the season as an underdog of 5 points or fewer.
Over/Under
BET OVER 227.5 (-118).
The Lakers have the most efficient offense in the NBA, but have struggled on the defensive end. They rank 18th in defensive rating, with the Suns sitting 26th. Los Angeles has gone Over in 4 straight games, scoring at least 121 points in each. It is 9-4 O/U on the season while Phoenix is 6-5 O/U.
Best prop bet
Suns G JALEN GREEN OVER 11.5 POINTS (-135).
Green has been involved in the offense when he's on the court. He's topped this total in 2 straight games and in 3 of his last 4 outings, taking at least 7 shots in each of those contests. Against a Lakers backcourt that isn't sound on that end of the court, expect him to continue playing at a high level.
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