Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/23

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to play against the Phoenix Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Center. The game will take place on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 9:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on SN-LA.

The Lakers, led by head coach JJ Redick, hold a record of 19-8 this season. They are ranked first in the Pacific Division and fourth in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Suns, coached by Jordan Ott, have a record of 15-13. They are second in the Pacific Division and seventh in the Western Conference.

Lakers vs Suns Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns
  • Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center
  • Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Lakers Spread: +5.5 (-111), Suns Spread: -5.5 (-111), Lakers MoneyLine: +177, Suns MoneyLine: -213, Over/Under: 225.5

Los Angeles Lakers Team Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a loss against the Clippers, where they fell short by 15 points, scoring 88. LeBron James stood out with 36 points, but the team struggled with a 38.6% field goal percentage. This loss followed two wins against the Jazz and Suns, showing some inconsistency in their recent games.

In their recent win against the Jazz, the Lakers scored 143 points with a strong performance from Luka Dončić, who had 45 points. The team shot 52.7% from the field, indicating their offensive capabilities. However, Dončić is currently out with a calf injury, which might impact their scoring in upcoming games.

The Lakers rank 14th in the league for points per game with an average of 118.0. They excel in field goal percentage, ranking 2nd with 50.0%. On defense, they allow 116.9 points per game, which is a concern as they face strong offensive teams. LeBron James and Deandre Ayton will need to step up in Dončić’s absence.

Phoenix Suns Team Preview

The Phoenix Suns have shown mixed results in recent games. They lost a close game to the Golden State Warriors, 119-116, but had a narrow win against the same team at home, 99-98. Devin Booker has been a key player, scoring 38 points in the loss and 25 points in the win.

The Suns have a balanced team with some strong performances. Dillon Brooks scored 24 points in the win against the Warriors and has been consistent. Collin Gillespie also contributed with 16 points in both games, showing his steady presence on the court.

On the season, the Suns score 114.2 points per game, placing them 21st in the league. They rank 9th in three-pointers made per game, with 14.1. The team has some challenges, such as being 24th in rebounds per game, grabbing 42.1 rebounds per game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Lakers are the underdogs with a spread of +5.5 against the Suns. The Lakers have a strong offense, scoring 118.0 points per game, and a high field goal percentage. The Suns allow 114.1 points per game, so taking the Lakers with the spread seems favorable.

The over/under for the game is set at 225.5. The Lakers score 118.0 points per game and allow 116.9 points per game, while the Suns score 114.2 and allow 114.1. This suggests a combined score around 232, so the over is a good pick.