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Pacific Division opponents square off when the Los Angeles Lakers (34-23) visit the Phoenix Suns (33-26) at PHX Arena, beginning at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The Suns are 5.5-point underdogs in the game, the fourth matchup between the squads this season.
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Lakers vs. Suns Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this game predicts a final score of Suns 116, Lakers 112.
- Moneyline Pick: Suns (+185)
- Total Pick: Over 220.5 (computer predicts 227.5 points)
- Pick ATS: Suns (+5.5)
Recent Lakers vs. Suns Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Suns | -3.5 | 226.5 | -158 | +133 | 132-108 PHO |
| 12/14/2025 | Suns | -1.5 | 230.5 | -115 | -104 | 116-114 LAL |
| 12/1/2025 | Lakers | -5.5 | 231.5 | -230 | +188 | 125-108 PHO |
| 3/16/2025 | Lakers | -2.5 | 228 | -137 | +115 | 107-96 LAL |
| 11/26/2024 | Suns | -2.5 | 234.5 | -140 | +119 | 127-100 PHO |
| 10/28/2024 | Suns | -4.5 | 228.5 | -188 | +157 | 109-105 PHO |
| 10/25/2024 | Lakers | -1.5 | 227.5 | -123 | +101 | 123-116 LAL |
Lakers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Los Angeles has put together a 29-28-0 record against the spread.
- The Lakers have a 10-9 record against the spread this season when favored by 5.5 points or more.
- Los Angeles has gone over in 31 of its 59 games with a set total (52.5%).
- The Lakers have won 26, or 76.5%, of the 34 games they've played as favorites this season.
- Los Angeles has a record of 15-4, a 78.9% win rate, when it's favored by -223 or more by sportsbooks this season.
Suns 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Phoenix has gone 36-23-0 ATS this season.
- The Suns are 8-10 against the spread when an underdog by 5.5 points or more this season.
- Phoenix's games have gone over the point total 25 out of 59 times (42.4%).
- The Suns have been the underdog on the moneyline 31 total times this season. They've gone 12-19 in those games.
- When it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +185 or longer, Phoenix has gone 3-13 (18.8%).
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Lakers vs. Suns Injury Report
Lakers
Lakers:
Jaxson Hayes: Probable (Ankle),
Rui Hachimura: Questionable (Illness)
Suns
Suns:
Haywood Highsmith: Out (Knee),
Dillon Brooks: Out (Hand),
Jordan Goodwin: Out (Calf),
Cole Anthony: Out (Not Injury Related),
Devin Booker: Out (Hip)
Lakers vs. Suns Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Game time: 9 p.m. ET
- TV channel: SportsNet LA, AZFamily, and Suns+
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona
- Arena: PHX Arena
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