Lakers vs. Suns Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Feb. 26

The Los Angeles Lakers (34-23) are traveling to face the Phoenix Suns (33-26) for a matchup of Pacific Division rivals at PHX Arena on February 26, 2026. It's the fourth matchup between the squads this year.

Los Angeles is a 5.5-point favorite against Phoenix when the Lakers square off with the Suns on Thursday. A 220.5-point over/under is set for the game.

Lakers vs. Suns Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Thursday, February 26, 2026
• Game time: 9 p.m. ET
• Location: Phoenix, Arizona
• Arena: PHX Arena
• Total: 220.5 points
• Spread: Lakers -5.5
• Moneyline: Lakers (-225), Suns (+188)

How to watch Lakers vs. Suns

• TV Channel: SportsNet LA, AZFamily, Suns+

Betting the Over/Under: Lakers vs. Suns

• The Lakers' 57 games this season have gone over this contest's total of 220.5 points 42 times.
• Suns games this season have had a combined scoring total higher than 220.5 points in 31 of 59 outings.
• These two teams average a combined 227.7 points per game, 7.2 more points than this matchup's total.
• Combined, these teams give up 227.3 points per game, 6.8 more points than this matchup's over/under.

Betting the Spread: Lakers vs. Suns

• Los Angeles has compiled a 29-27-1 record against the spread this season.
• The Lakers have been favored by 5.5 points or more 19 times this season, and covered the spread in 10 of those games.
• The Suns are 35-22-2 ATS this season.
• Phoenix has been an underdog by 5.5 points or more 18 times this season, and covered the spread in eight of those matchups.
• At home this season, the Suns are 18-12-1 against the spread and 19-12 overall.
• This season, as a 5.5-point underdog or greater at home, Phoenix is 4-2 ATS.
• The Lakers are 16-13 against the spread, and 18-11 overall, away from home.
• Away from home, as 5.5-point favorites or more, Los Angeles is 5-3 ATS.

Betting the Moneyline: Lakers vs. Suns

• The Lakers have won 26 of the 34 games they were favored on the moneyline this season (76.5%).
• The Suns have been underdogs in 30 games this season and won 11 (36.7%) of those contests.
• Los Angeles has a record of 14-5 in games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -225 or shorter (winning 73.7%).
• This season, Phoenix has won two of its 15 games, or 13.3%, when it is the underdog by at least +188 on the moneyline.
• The Lakers have a 69.2% chance to win this game based on the moneyline's implied probability.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Lakers vs. Suns

• Pick ATS: Suns (+ 5.5)
• Pick OU: Under (220.5)
  
• Prediction: Lakers 103 - Suns 102
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