The Lakers will play the Suns on Thursday, February 26th, 2026. 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
The Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns will tip-off on Thursday, February 26th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Los Angeles Lakers come to this game with a 92.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Phoenix Suns, is currently 92.67. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 18-11 away team record. They now rank 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Phoenix Suns - The Phoenix Suns come to the floor sporting a 18-10 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 4th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 13th (116.0) for average points scored per game. The Phoenix Suns stand 21st, averaging 113.6 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 116.0 points against the Los Angeles Lakers, ranking them 11th in the league. Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns currently rank 21st in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 111.8 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 5-6 Western Pacific Division division record. Their opponent, the Phoenix Suns, come to the game with a 8-6 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Los Angeles Lakers have a 33-21 overall record, while the Phoenix Suns have a 32-23 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! The Lakers face the Suns in Phoenix...get ready for a showdown. The Lakers stand at 33-21...while the Suns are at 32-23. Phoenix is on fire with an 8-6 division record...compared to the Lakers' 5-6 record. In the Suns' arena, the excitement is electric...fans are ready to see their team dominate. The Lakers average 116.0 points per game...while the Suns average 113.6 points per game. Be sure to review each team's performance stats...our preferred sportsbooks offer the best lines for this game. We have a great sampling of prop bets below...place your bets and may the best team win!
Best Lakers at Suns Odds
| Underdog Phoenix Suns | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Phoenix Suns | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Los Angeles Lakers are -5.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Phoenix Suns are +5.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 223.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 223.5 -118 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $118 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Lakers are the -220 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Phoenix Suns are the +180 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Lakers
Suns
2/26/26 9:10pm EST | -5.5 -105+5.5 -105 |
Underdog Phoenix Suns - Phoenix Suns bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +5.5 Phoenix Suns underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.
Favorite Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -5.5 Los Angeles Lakers favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns Prop Bets
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Lakers
Suns
Game to Overtime
2/26/26 9:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
LAL at PHX 2/26/26 9:10pm EST | 114.5 o -110114.5 u -118Bet |
Suns
Team Total Points
LAL at PHX 2/26/26 9:10pm EST | 108.5 o -118108.5 u -110Bet |
Amir Coffey
Points Scored
LAL at PHX 2/26/26 9:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1305.5 u -105Bet |
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Austin Reaves
Points Scored
LAL at PHX 2/26/26 9:10pm EST | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -125Bet |
Collin Gillespie
Points Scored
LAL at PHX 2/26/26 9:10pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -125Bet |
Deandre Ayton
Points Scored
LAL at PHX 2/26/26 9:10pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -125Bet |
Grayson Allen
Points Scored
LAL at PHX 2/26/26 9:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12017.5 u -110Bet |
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Jake LaRavia
Points Scored
LAL at PHX 2/26/26 9:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1055.5 u -125Bet |
Jalen Green
Points Scored
LAL at PHX 2/26/26 9:10pm EST | 20.5 o -13020.5 u -105Bet |
Jarred Vanderbilt
Points Scored
LAL at PHX 2/26/26 9:10pm EST | 3.5 o -1403.5 u +105Bet |
Jaxson Hayes
Points Scored
LAL at PHX 2/26/26 9:10pm EST | 4.5 o +1004.5 u -135Bet |
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LeBron James
Points Scored
LAL at PHX 2/26/26 9:10pm EST | 19.5 o -12019.5 u -110Bet |
Luka Doncic
Points Scored
LAL at PHX 2/26/26 9:10pm EST | 30.5 o -11530.5 u -115Bet |
Luke Kennard
Points Scored
LAL at PHX 2/26/26 9:10pm EST | 7.5 o +1007.5 u -135Bet |
Marcus Smart
Points Scored
LAL at PHX 2/26/26 9:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1106.5 u -120Bet |
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Mark Williams
Points Scored
LAL at PHX 2/26/26 9:10pm EST | 10.5 o -12510.5 u -105Bet |
Oso Ighodaro
Points Scored
LAL at PHX 2/26/26 9:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1405.5 u +105Bet |
Rasheer Fleming
Points Scored
LAL at PHX 2/26/26 9:10pm EST | 5.5 o +1055.5 u -140Bet |
Royce O Neale
Points Scored
LAL at PHX 2/26/26 9:10pm EST | 9.5 o +1059.5 u -140Bet |
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Rui Hachimura
Points Scored
LAL at PHX 2/26/26 9:10pm EST | 7.5 o +1057.5 u -135Bet |
Ryan Dunn
Points Scored
LAL at PHX 2/26/26 9:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1156.5 u -115Bet |
Amir Coffey
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at PHX 2/26/26 9:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1308.5 u -105Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at PHX 2/26/26 9:10pm EST | 28.5 o -11028.5 u -120Bet |
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Grayson Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at PHX 2/26/26 9:10pm EST | 24.5 o -10524.5 u -125Bet |
Jaxson Hayes
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at PHX 2/26/26 9:10pm EST | 8.5 o +1008.5 u -135Bet |
LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at PHX 2/26/26 9:10pm EST | 31.5 o -13031.5 u -105Bet |
Royce O Neale
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at PHX 2/26/26 9:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11516.5 u -118Bet |
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Rui Hachimura
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at PHX 2/26/26 9:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11810.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Los Angeles Lakers | 45 | 25 | 0.643 | +10.0 | 23-12 | 22-13 | 8-7 | 30-16 | 116.6 | 115.1 | +1.5 | W8 | 9-1 |
| Phoenix Suns | 39 | 31 | 0.557 | +16.0 | 22-13 | 17-18 | 10-6 | 25-20 | 112.2 | 111.2 | +1.0 | L4 | 5-5 |
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 | +4000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Suns | +30000 Bet |
Los Angeles Lakers & Phoenix Suns Team Pages
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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.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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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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