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.<\/p>\n
Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link<\/a> to sign up.<\/p>\n Lakers vs. Suns Predictions for Thursday<\/p>\n Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final tally of Suns 116, Lakers 112.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Suns (+165) Lakers 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n Los Angeles has a 29-28-0 record against the spread this season. Phoenix is 36-23-0 against the spread this year.
\nTotal Pick: Over 217.5 (computer predicts 227.5 points)
\nPick ATS: Suns (+5)
\nRecent Lakers vs. Suns Matchups<\/p>\n
\nThe Lakers have a 10-9 record against the spread this season when favored by 5 points or more.
\nLos Angeles’ games have hit the over in 31 out of 59 opportunities (52.5%).
\nThis season, the Lakers have been favored 34 times and won 26, or 76.5%, of those games.
\nThis season, Los Angeles has won 16 of its 21 games, or 76.2%, when favored by at least -198 on the moneyline.
\nSuns 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n
\nThe Suns have an 8-10 record against the spread in games they were an underdog by 5 points or more this year.
\nIn Phoenix’s 59 games with a set total, 25 have hit the over (42.4%).
\nThe Suns have put together a 12-19 record in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 38.7% of those games).
\nPhoenix has a record of 4-14 in games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +165 or longer (22.2%).<\/p>\n