The next few weeks look grim for the Phoenix Suns, and the Los Angeles Lakers should be glad to capitalize on that tonight.
My Lakers vs. Suns predictions recognize that Phoenix is simply out of scoring.
Read more in my NBA picks for Thursday, February 26.
Lakers vs Suns prediction
Lakers vs Suns best bet: Lakers -6 (-110)
The Phoenix Suns are running out of scoring. Losing Dillon Brooks on Saturday leaves them without a proven scorer, relying on Collin Gillespie and Jalen Green as their starting backcourt.
Yes, Phoenix was competitive without Brooks against Orlando, but that can happen in the chaos after an injury. Once opponents prepare for that reality, life gets much more difficult.
Hence, the Suns scored just 77 and 81 points against the Trail Blazers and the Celtics. The Los Angeles Lakers should be well prepared for that delight.
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Lakers vs Suns same-game parlay
While the Suns have fallen short of their totals in the two games since Brooks went down, pace-pushers have excelled against them in each of those moments.
It makes sense: A bad offense leads to transition and secondary-transition opportunities for the opponent.
Cue Austin Reaves.
Lakers vs Suns SGP
- Lakers -6
- Under 222.5
- Austin Reaves Over 19.5 points
Our "from downtown" SGP: Luka Magic
Luka Doncic’s playmaking will excel in transition and secondary-transition opportunities created by Phoenix’s stumbling offense.
Lakers vs Suns SGP
- Lakers -6
- Under 222.5
- Austin Reaves Over 19.5 points
- Luka Doncic Over 7.5 assists
Lakers vs Suns odds
- Spread: Lakers -6 (-110) | Suns +6 (-110)
- Moneyline: Lakers -225 | Suns +185
- Over/Under: Over 222.5 (-110) | Under 222.5 (-110)
Lakers vs Suns betting trend to know
Two games is a small sample size, but since Brooks’ injury, Phoenix has not only failed to cover the spread — they’ve come up short of bookmakers’ expectations by 11 and 11.5 points. Find more NBA betting trends for Lakers vs. Suns.
How to watch Lakers vs Suns
| Location | Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ |
| Date | Thursday, February 26, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 9:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | Spectrum Sportsnet, AZFS |
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