Suns vs. Lakers Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 23

The Los Angeles Lakers (19-8) will look to Luka Doncic (34.1 points per game, first in NBA) when they attempt to take down Devin Booker (25.6, 15th) and the Phoenix Suns (15-13) on December 23, 2025 at PHX Arena. The Suns square off against the Lakers in a game that has no set line.

Check out everything you need to know to know about the Suns-Lakers game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Suns vs. Lakers Game Information and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
• Where: PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona
• TV: SportsNet LA, AZFamily, and Suns+
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Suns vs. Lakers Prediction

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O/U Pick: Under ()
Score Prediction: Suns 118 - Lakers 114

Suns Recent Trends

• The Suns have gone 4-6 over their last 10 games, with a 6-4 record against the spread in that span.
• In the Suns' 28 games this season, they have 17 wins against the spread.
• The Suns have hit the over in 48.1% of their opportunities this year (13 times over 27 games with a set point total).
• The Suns record just 2.6 fewer points per game (114.3) than the Lakers give up (116.9).
• Phoenix is 8-2-1 against the spread and 8-3 overall when scoring more than 116.9 points.
• The Suns make 46.4% of their shots from the field this season, which is 1.6 percentage points lower than the Lakers have allowed to their opponents (48.0%).
• The Suns have covered the spread in a higher percentage of their home games than away games. They have covered nine times in 14 opportunities at home, and they've covered eight times in 14 opportunities on the road.
• When playing at home, Phoenix exceeds the total 28.6% of the time (four of 14 games). It hits the over more consistently in away games, eclipsing the total in 64.3% of games (nine of 14).
• The Suns have played worse as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, posting a home record of 6-1, compared to going 2-0 in road games.

Suns Recent Stats

Suns Leaders

• Booker posts 25.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 6.4 assists per contest, shooting 45.7% from the floor and 30.3% from beyond the arc with 1.7 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Collin Gillespie posts 13.2 points, 3.9 boards and 4.8 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.3 blocks.
• Mark Williams puts up 12.6 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.9 blocks.
• Dillon Brooks averages 21.7 points, 3.2 boards and 1.8 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.1 blocks.
• Royce O'Neale averages 10.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists per contest, shooting 41.9% from the floor and 40.5% from downtown with 2.8 made 3-pointers per game.

Lakers Recent Trends

• The Lakers have gone 6-4 over their last 10 games, with a 4-6 record against the spread in that span.
• The Lakers have played 27 games, with 16 wins against the spread.
• Lakers games this year have hit the over on 18 of 27 set point totals (66.7%).
• The Lakers score an average of 118.0 points per game, only 3.9 more points than the 114.1 the Suns allow.
• When it scores more than 114.1 points, Los Angeles is 15-3 against the spread and 17-1 overall.
• The Lakers are shooting 50.0% from the field, 2.5% higher than the 47.5% the Suns' opponents have shot this season.
• The Lakers' winning percentage against the spread at home is .545 (6-5-0). On the road, it is .625 (10-6-0).
• Los Angeles' games have gone above the over/under 100% of the time at home (11 of 11), and 43.8% of the time on the road (seven of 16).
• When moneyline favorites, the Lakers have won a lower percentage of games at home (5-2) than away (6-2).

Lakers Recent Stats

Lakers Leaders

• On a per-game basis, Doncic gets the Lakers 34.1 points, 8.6 rebounds and 8.8 assists. He also averages 1.6 steals (eighth in league) and 0.5 blocked shots.
• The Lakers are receiving 15.3 points, 9.0 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game from Deandre Ayton this season.
• Jake Laravia gets the Lakers 8.7 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists per contest while putting up 1.2 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
• Rui Hachimura is averaging 13.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game. He is draining 53.5% of his shots from the field and 45.6% from 3-point range (sixth in NBA), with 1.9 treys per contest.
• The Lakers are receiving 20.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game from LeBron James this season.

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