Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction, Preview and Odds - 02/26/2026

Game Time: 9:00 pm ET, Thursday, February 26, 2026

Venue:  Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ

Where to Watch:  SPECSN, KTVK, KPHE

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Lakers -4.5, Suns +4.5; Over/Under:  217.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Lakers -4.5, Suns +4.5; Over/Under:  217.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Lakers -4.5, Suns +4.5; Over/Under:  217.5 points

Los Angeles Lakers:  34-23 (1st place, Pacific Division)

Phoenix Suns:  33-26 (2nd place, Pacific Division)

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Los Angeles Lakers:  5-5 last 10

Phoenix Suns:  3-7 last 10

The Lakers are entering this game with a 34-23 record overall this season and they are 18-11 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic. Luka Dončić led the team in points in that game with 22 while LeBron James and Deandre Ayton each were next on the team with 21 points. Luka Dončić led the team in assists in that game with 15 while Deandre Ayton led the team in rebounds with 13. They were 48.2% from the field, 31% from 3-point range, and 71.4% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 115.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 115.9 PPG against them. The Lakers have an ATS record of 30-27 this season and their O/U record is 31-26.

The Suns are entering this game with a 34-23 record overall this season and they are 19-12 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Portland Trail Blazers and the Boston Celtics. Collin Gillespie led the team in points in that game with 15 while Grayson Allen was next on the team with 14 points. Oso Ighodaro led the team in assists in that game with 5 while Ryan Dunn led the team in rebounds with 6. They were 36.7% from the field, 33.3% from 3-point range, and 84.6% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 112.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 111.4 PPG against them. The Suns have an ATS record of 35-24 this season and their O/U record is 24-35.

The current betting odds have the Lakers listed as a 4.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Lakers have looked good in their games this season with their 34-23 record overall which has them in the top half of the West. They have been a good road team too with their 18-11 road record this year. Meanwhile, the Suns have looked good in their games this season with their 34-23 record overall which has them in the top half of the West. They have looked great on their home court too with their 19-12 home record this season. The Suns have been a big surprise this season as they weren't supposed to be as good as they have been, but now they are injured and starting to regress. They have looked terrible lately as they are 3-7 in their last 10 games and they have lost 2 games in a row now where they haven't even looked competitive. Both Booker and Brooks are out and that has been a big blow to this team's offense. The Lakers haven't looked that great lately either, going 5-5 in their last 10 games and losing 2 games in a row now, but they haven't been losing to bad teams. They haven't looked great coming out of the All-Star Break, but they will be looking to break out of this funk and will bring their best effort to bounce back here in a game where they can take advantage of a banged up team that hasn't been playing well lately. Look for the Lakers to bounce back with a big win here. The best way to place a bet here is on the Lakers to cover the spread in this game. 

Lakers Suns Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Thursday, February 26, 2026 (9:00 pm ET start time) is Lakers 112 Suns 92.

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Los Angeles Lakers: 23-14 ATS off a home loss. 10-5 ATS as a road favorite. 11-6 ATS on the road revenging a road loss vs opponent. 29-10 OVER off an upset loss as a favorite. 

Phoenix Suns: 19-31 ATS as an underdog  of 3.5 to 9.5 points. 2-8 ATS in a home game where the total is 210 to 219.5. 13-22 ATS after playing 3 consecutive home games. 19-10 OVER after allowing 100 points or less.

Los Angeles Lakers:  J. Hayes (C) Day To Day - Ankle.

Phoenix Suns:  C. Anthony (PG) Day To Day - Not Injury Related. J. Goodwin (PG) Out - Calf. D. Brooks (SF) Out - Hand. D. Booker (SG) Out - Hip. H. Highsmith (SF) Out - Knee.

“We're a work in progress.” - J.J. Redick after his team’s loss against the Magic in their game on Tuesday.

"Yeah, just the frustrating part is that's what we do. Came in and stole our mojo in our own building. We addressed it in the first media timeout, I think they had seven [offensive rebounds] at the first media timeout." - Jordan Ott after his team’s loss against the Celtics in their game on Tuesday.

PG Luka Doncic

SG Austin Reaves

SF Marcus Smart

PF LeBron James

C Deandre Ayton

PG Collin Gillespie

SG Jalen Green

SF Grayson Allen

PF Royce O'Neale

C Mark Williams

PPG: Luka Doncic (32.5)

APG: Luka Doncic (8.6)

Reb/G: Deandre Ayton (8.5)

PPG: Devin Booker (24.7)

APG: Devin Booker (6.1)

Reb/G: Mark Williams (8)

Coaches:

Los Angeles Lakers: JJ Redick (2nd season)

Phoenix Suns: Jordan Ott (1st season)