The Lakers will play the Suns on Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns set for Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 93.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Phoenix Suns is 91.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 12-4 record as an away team. That standing puts them 1st in the league for away team wins.
- Home Phoenix Suns - The Phoenix Suns start this matchup with a 9-5 record as a home team. They now rank 4th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 12th (118.0) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Phoenix Suns stand at 18th averaging 114.3 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 116.8 points against the Los Angeles Lakers, ranking them 13th in the league. The Phoenix Suns currently rank 21st in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 114.1 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Los Angeles Lakers have notched a 3-3 Western Pacific Division division record, while the Phoenix Suns possess a 6-4 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Los Angeles Lakers have a 19-8 overall record, while the Phoenix Suns have a 15-13 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, landlubbers! The Lakers meet the Suns in a fierce battle...
Fans in Phoenix arena be rowdy, cheerin' fer their home team...
Lakers stand at 19-8 overall, Suns laggin' at 15-13...
Lakers hold 3-3 division record, Suns with 6-4 division record...
Avg. points per game: Lakers at 118.0, Suns at 114.3...
See you courtside at today's game, be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks. Look at this game's prop bets below.
Best Lakers at Suns Odds
| Underdog Los Angeles Lakers | Favorite Phoenix Suns |
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| Over | Under |
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| TBD | TBD |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Phoenix Suns are -3.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Los Angeles Lakers are +3.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 226.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 226.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Lakers
Suns
12/23/25 9:10pm EST | +3.5 -110-3.5 -110 |
Underdog Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +3.5 Los Angeles Lakers underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Phoenix Suns - Phoenix Suns bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -3.5 Phoenix Suns favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns Prop Bets
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Lakers
Suns
Game to Overtime
12/23/25 9:10pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
LAL at PHX 12/23/25 9:10pm EST | 111.5 o -118111.5 u -110Bet |
Suns
Team Total Points
LAL at PHX 12/23/25 9:10pm EST | 114.5 o -118114.5 u -110Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points Scored
LAL at PHX 12/23/25 9:10pm EST | 24.5 o -12024.5 u -110Bet |
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Collin Gillespie
Points Scored
LAL at PHX 12/23/25 9:10pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -125Bet |
Deandre Ayton
Points Scored
LAL at PHX 12/23/25 9:10pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -130Bet |
Devin Booker
Points Scored
LAL at PHX 12/23/25 9:10pm EST | 27.5 o -10527.5 u -125Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points Scored
LAL at PHX 12/23/25 9:10pm EST | 20.5 o -11520.5 u -115Bet |
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Jake LaRavia
Points Scored
LAL at PHX 12/23/25 9:10pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -125Bet |
Jarred Vanderbilt
Points Scored
LAL at PHX 12/23/25 9:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1255.5 u -105Bet |
Jaxson Hayes
Points Scored
LAL at PHX 12/23/25 9:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1204.5 u -110Bet |
Jordan Goodwin
Points Scored
LAL at PHX 12/23/25 9:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1209.5 u -110Bet |
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LeBron James
Points Scored
LAL at PHX 12/23/25 9:10pm EST | 22.5 o -10522.5 u -130Bet |
Marcus Smart
Points Scored
LAL at PHX 12/23/25 9:10pm EST | 11.5 o +10011.5 u -135Bet |
Mark Williams
Points Scored
LAL at PHX 12/23/25 9:10pm EST | 11.5 o -13511.5 u +100Bet |
Oso Ighodaro
Points Scored
LAL at PHX 12/23/25 9:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1155.5 u -115Bet |
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Royce O Neale
Points Scored
LAL at PHX 12/23/25 9:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1359.5 u +100Bet |
Ryan Dunn
Points Scored
LAL at PHX 12/23/25 9:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1106.5 u -120Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at PHX 12/23/25 9:10pm EST | 34.5 o -12034.5 u -110Bet |
Devin Booker
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at PHX 12/23/25 9:10pm EST | 38.5 o -11038.5 u -120Bet |
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Jaxson Hayes
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at PHX 12/23/25 9:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -118Bet |
LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at PHX 12/23/25 9:10pm EST | 35.5 o -12535.5 u -105Bet |
Royce O Neale
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at PHX 12/23/25 9:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12517.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Los Angeles Lakers | 23 | 14 | 0.622 | +8.5 | 10-7 | 13-7 | 4-5 | 18-10 | 115.8 | 116.4 | -0.6 | L3 | 4-6 |
| Phoenix Suns | 24 | 15 | 0.615 | +8.5 | 14-5 | 10-10 | 8-4 | 20-13 | 114.7 | 111.8 | +2.9 | W3 | 8-2 |
Los Angeles Lakers & Phoenix Suns Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Los Angeles Lakers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Lakers | +2500 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Suns | +50000 Bet |
Los Angeles Lakers & Phoenix Suns Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025 at 9:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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