The Los Angeles Lakers (34-23) hit the road in Pacific Division play against the Phoenix Suns (33-26) on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET. The Lakers are 5-point favorites in the game, the fourth matchup between the squads this season.

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Lakers vs. Suns Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final tally of Suns 116, Lakers 112.

Moneyline Pick: Suns (+165)
Total Pick: Over 217.5 (computer predicts 227.5 points)
Pick ATS: Suns (+5)
Recent Lakers vs. Suns Matchups

Lakers 2025-26 Betting Trends

Los Angeles has a 29-28-0 record against the spread this season.
The Lakers have a 10-9 record against the spread this season when favored by 5 points or more.
Los Angeles’ games have hit the over in 31 out of 59 opportunities (52.5%).
This season, the Lakers have been favored 34 times and won 26, or 76.5%, of those games.
This season, Los Angeles has won 16 of its 21 games, or 76.2%, when favored by at least -198 on the moneyline.
Suns 2025-26 Betting Trends

Phoenix is 36-23-0 against the spread this year.
The Suns have an 8-10 record against the spread in games they were an underdog by 5 points or more this year.
In Phoenix’s 59 games with a set total, 25 have hit the over (42.4%).
The Suns have put together a 12-19 record in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 38.7% of those games).
Phoenix has a record of 4-14 in games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +165 or longer (22.2%).

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Lakers vs. Suns Injury Report

Lakers

Lakers:

Jaxson Hayes: Day-To-Day (Ankle)

Suns

Suns:

Devin Booker: Out (Hip),

Haywood Highsmith: Out (Knee),

Dillon Brooks: Out (Hand),

Jordan Goodwin: Out (Calf),

Cole Anthony: Day-To-Day (Not Injury Related)

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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