LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction and Betting Tips - Dec. 23 | 2025-26 NBA Season 

The LA Lakers will be facing the Phoenix Suns for the third time in the 2025-2026 NBA regular season on Tuesday, Dec. 23. The two teams split their first two outings early in the season.

The Lakers are coming off a loss against the LA Clippers, 103-88, sliding them to the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 19-8 record.

On the other hand, the Suns are fresh from a loss against the Golden State Warriors, 119-116. The team is now in the seventh spot in the West with a 15-13 record.

Here is the preview of the Lakers-Suns match inside the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. Tip-off is scheduled at 10 p.m. Eastern time.

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LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns odds

Moneyline: Lakers +180 vs Suns -210

Spread: Lakers +5.5 (-110) vs Suns -5.5 (-110)

Total (O/U); Lakers -110 (o224.5) vs Suns -110 (u225.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns preview

The LA Lakers will be parading LeBron James, who has only appeared in 11 games so far this season, averaging 20.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game. James had a season-high 36 points against the Clippers.

Deandre Ayton is the second offensive option against the Suns as he put up 15.3 points and 9.0 rebounds per game.

Luka Doncic will not be available for the Lakers against the Suns, while Austin Reaves is questionable for the matchup.

Suns' Devin Booker leads the team this season with averages of 25.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game.

Dillon Brooks is also expected to be a thorn for the Lakers as he tallies 21.7 points per game for the Suns this season.

LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns betting tips

• LeBron James O/U 20.5 points – Take the over.
• Deandre Ayton O/U 15.5 points– Take the over.
• Devin Booker O/U 25.5 points– Take the over.
• Dillon Brooks O/U 21.5 points– Take the under.

LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns prediction

We predict a win for the home team Suns. With the injuries to the Lakers' stars, the Suns are seen to capitalize.

Our prediction: Suns win by 8.

Edited by Rob Andrew Lo