Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction – 12/14/2025

The Los Angeles Lakers hit the road to face the Phoenix Suns on Sunday in a Western Conference game between teams that are coming off disappointing NBA Cup quarterfinal exits. Los Angeles enters with one of the league’s most productive offenses led by Luka Dončić, while Phoenix continues to juggle injuries that have forced role players into expanded minutes. Before this game begins from Phoenix, my Lakers vs Suns prediction and a full breakdown of the game can be found below.

Our Lakers vs Suns Pick

Game Snapshot

• Matchup: Los Angeles Lakers @ Phoenix Suns
• Date & Time: Sunday, December 14, 2025, 8:00 PM ET
• Venue: PHX Arena, Phoenix, Arizona
• Broadcast: NBA League Pass

Key Storylines

Injuries remain the central talking point for this game. The Lakers are expected to be without Austin Reaves due to a calf issue. Even so, Los Angeles continues to lean heavily on Luka Dončić, who is averaging 35 points per game and consistently gets the looks he wants offensively.

Phoenix has its own concerns, with Jalen Green and Isaiah Livers sidelined and Devin Booker listed as questionable with a groin injury. Dillon Brooks is also questionable, further clouding the Suns’ wing depth. If Booker is limited or unable to go, Phoenix could struggle to generate enough offense to win this game. But if Booker plays, things will get very interesting very quickly here.

Head-to-Head & Betting Trends

• Phoenix won the first meeting of the season between these teams, taking a 125-108 victory earlier this month.
• The Suns are 16-9 against the spread going into this contest.
• The Lakers are also successful against the spread at 15-9 this season.
• The Lakers have gone over the total in 17 of their first 24 games.
• Phoenix has gone under the total 13 times in 25 games.

Best Player Props to Watch

Lakers vs Suns Model Projection

Final Thoughts

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Jay Sanin

Jay Sanin is the GM and Head of Sports at ATS.io. He has been writing about sports gambling since 2013, handicapping tens of thousands of sporting events. He plays sides and totals aggressively across most sports and is more selective in player prop markets. He does his own modeling across most sports, and his family is jealous of how much time he spends on his precious spreadsheets.