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LA Lakers (17-7) at Phoenix (14-11)
- When: Dec 14 2025, 8:00 PM
- Where: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ, USA
- TV: SportsNet LA
LA Lakers vs Phoenix Preview & Prediction
Spread: LA Lakers -1.0
Moneyline: LA Lakers (-120)
Total: 231.5
Los Angeles Lakers Betting Breakdown
The Lakers arrive in Arizona frustrated and motivated, opening as a 1 point road favorite with the Total sitting at 231.5. A weekend that once pointed toward Las Vegas instead turned into damage control mode after Los Angeles was run off its own floor by San Antonio. Defense has been the main issue, as the Lakers have allowed massive point totals almost nightly, forcing them to win games with offense alone.
That approach nearly worked last time out, as Luka Doncic and LeBron James carried the scoring load once again. Doncic continues to operate at full throttle, attacking mismatches and controlling tempo, while LeBron fills the stat sheet even when the defense struggles to hold up. The Lakers know they cannot simply trade baskets all night, especially against a Phoenix team that already beat them convincingly earlier this month.
Los Angeles also has revenge on its mind after getting burned in the previous matchup, when Phoenix’s supporting cast dominated the scoring column. If the Lakers show even modest improvement defensively, their offensive ceiling gives them a real edge in a game that profiles as another high scoring affair.
Lakers Player Prop Pick: Luka Doncic over 34.5 total points – With Los Angeles leaning heavily on Doncic to create offense, his scoring volume remains elite in games projected to push past 230 total points.
Phoenix Suns Betting Breakdown
Phoenix returns home searching for stability after a rough road stretch and multiple defensive lapses of its own. The Suns have struggled to string together consistent performances, alternating wins and losses while dealing with injuries in the backcourt. The potential return of Devin Booker would provide a massive lift, but even without him, Phoenix has found production from unexpected places.
Collin Gillespie has become one of the league’s more surprising contributors, stepping into a bigger role and delivering scoring bursts that caught opponents off guard. He torched the Lakers in the earlier meeting, setting a personal high and helping Phoenix control the game wire to wire.
At home, the Suns will look to push pace and test the Lakers’ transition defense early. If Phoenix can recreate the ball movement and shot making it displayed in the first meeting, it has the firepower to keep this game tight into the final minutes.
Suns Player Prop Pick: Collin Gillespie over 14.5 total points – Gillespie continues to see expanded opportunity and has already proven he can exploit this matchup.
NBA Final Score & Expert Prediction
This matchup screams offense. Both teams are leaking points defensively, and the Total reflects the expectation of a fast paced shootout. The Lakers have the two best players on the floor and slightly more urgency after recent defensive embarrassment.
Final Score: Lakers 119, Suns 114
Lean: LA Lakers -1.0
Total: Over 231.5
- NBA Basketball Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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