Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns, Picks and Prediction, Thursday, February 26, 2026
Use Code WWWC Los Angeles (34-23) will be trying to snap their two-game losing streak when they visit Mortgage Matchup Center on Thursday night to face Phoenix (33-26) at 9 PM. ET. Read on to find out which team picks up the win in this Lakers vs. Suns prediction. No air balls here—only slam dunks with our NBA Picks!
The Lakers are coming off a 110-109 loss to Orlando as 6.5-point favorites. The Suns are coming off a 97-81 loss to Boston as 5.5-point underdogs.
Phoenix is 6-4 in its last 10 games against Los Angeles.
Lakers Trying To Increase Division Lead
The Lakers followed up their two-game winning streak with two straight losses. They are currently on top of the Pacific Division standings, two games ahead of the Suns, and will try to put an end to their losing streak and increase their division lead when they play on Thursday.
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Los Angeles averages 115.6 points per game. They’ve made 50 percent of their field goals and 35 percent of their three-pointers.
Luka Doncic leads Los Angeles with 32.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 8.6 assists per game. Austin Reaves averages 25 points and 5.6 assists per game, while LeBron James averages 21.7 points and seven assists per game.
Los Angeles is giving up 115.9 points per game. Opponents have made 49 percent of their field goals and 36 percent of their three-pointers against them.
Injuries: Jaxson Hayes (Ankle) is questionable for this game.
Suns Trying To Snap Two-Game Losing Streak
The Suns followed up their win over Orlando with two straight losses. They will try to snap their losing streak and move within a game of the Lakers in the division standings when they play on Thursday.
Phoenix averages 112.1 points per game. They’ve made 45 percent of their field goals and 36 percent of their three-pointers.
Devin Booker leads Phoenix with 24.7 points and 6.1 assists per game. Dillon Brooks averages 20.9 points and 3.7 rebounds per game, while Grayson Allen averages 17.2 points and 3.9 rebounds per game.
Phoenix is giving up 111.4 points per game. Opponents have made 47 percent of their field goals and 34 percent of their three-pointers against them.
Injuries: Devin Booker (Hip) and Dillon Brooks (Hand) have been ruled out of this game.
Lakers vs. Suns Picks
Point Spread Pick for Lakers vs. Suns
- Los Angeles Lakers to cover. (4 Units)
The Lakers have the edge here because they’re playing well offensively, scoring more than 113 points per game on the road, while making over 48 percent of their shots, while the Suns have struggled without their top two scorers in the lineup. The Lakers have done a good job of finding the open man, and they rebound the ball well, grabbing more than 10 offensive rebounds per game on the road, which will give them more scoring chances. They also cut down their turnovers in recent games, and won’t give up many easy-scoring opportunities. The Suns aren’t very good defensively, giving up more than 111 points per game, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Lakers. Take Los Angeles to cover the spread.
Over/Under Pick for Lakers vs. Suns
- Under (4 Units)
The Lakers average 115.6 points per game. They play at the 22nd-fastest pace in the league, averaging 101.9 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that is giving up 111.4 points per game. The Suns average 112.1 points per game. They play at the 26th-fastest pace in the league, averaging 101.5 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that is giving up 114.9 points per game on the road. Don’t expect these teams to score enough points to push the score over the total.
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