NBA 2025-2026: Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns: Winner probability, Total Points & Spread

Los Angeles Lakers

Home Team
35.2%
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Phoenix Suns

Away Team
64.8%
2025-2026 Season

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HOME Los Angeles Lakers
PTS 12.2 REB 3.6 AST 3.8 3PM 1.6
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PTS 12.4 REB 4.0 AST 5.0 3PM 1.5
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PTS 22.8 REB 7.3 AST 7.6 3PM 1.6
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PTS 11.8 REB 6.0 AST 2.4 3PM 1.3
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PTS 14.0 REB 7.8 AST 1.2 3PM 0.0
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AWAY Phoenix Suns
PTS 11.8 REB 3.5 AST 4.2 3PM 2.7
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PTS 14.9 REB 3.5 AST 3.4 3PM 2.7
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PTS 19.0 REB 4.1 AST 3.6 3PM 2.4
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PTS 19.0 REB 3.9 AST 2.2 3PM 2.4
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PTS 12.1 REB 8.0 AST 1.4 3PM 0.1
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Starting Five Matchup

PG
Marcus Smart
OR
106.4
DR
116.7
PTS
9.5
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Collin Gillespie
OR
117.1
DR
115.3
PTS
12.7
SG
Luke Kennard
OR
125.1
DR
119.0
PTS
8.9
VS
Grayson Allen
OR
118.3
DR
116.4
PTS
16.7
SF
LeBron James
OR
118.5
DR
116.7
PTS
20.9
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Jalen Green
OR
98.3
DR
114.5
PTS
17.8
PF
Jake LaRavia
OR
114.2
DR
116.1
PTS
8.4
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Dillon Brooks
OR
108.6
DR
116.7
PTS
20.3
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Deandre Ayton
OR
125.6
DR
115.5
PTS
12.4
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Mark Williams
OR
132.3
DR
110.4
PTS
11.7
OR = Offensive Rating · DR = Defensive Rating (lower is better) · PTS = Avg Points Per Game

Key Prediction Insights

The model gives the Phoenix Suns the edge to win (64.8% probability). Expected starting fives — Los Angeles Lakers: Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard, LeBron James, Jake LaRavia, Deandre Ayton; Phoenix Suns: Collin Gillespie, Grayson Allen, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Mark Williams.

Total Points and Spread Analysis

The projected combined total is 226.21 points, pointing to a moderately high-scoring game and an uptempo matchup if both teams click offensively. The expected spread is Home - Away = 0.9, a razor-thin advantage for the home side that implies essentially a pick’em game with a slight home lean. Note that two separate models produced these outputs — one estimates the game winner probability, the other projects the point spread — and both are presented for transparency even when their signals are close.

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Expected Total Points in Game 226.2 Most likely outcome: 226 points
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📈 Spread Predictions

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Expected Spread (Los Angeles Lakers - Phoenix Suns) 0.9
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ELO Rating Trends

Over the last five games the Lakers’ rating has fallen noticeably while the Suns’ rating has dipped only slightly, indicating steeper negative momentum for L.A. than Phoenix.

Los Angeles Lakers

1598.9 -26.5 over 5 games
Date Opponent ELO Change
2026-04-09 Golden State Warriors 1598.9 +6.9
2026-04-07 Oklahoma City Thunder 1592.0 -9.4
2026-04-05 Dallas Mavericks 1601.4 -14.7
2026-04-02 Oklahoma City Thunder 1616.1 -9.3
2026-03-31 Cleveland Cavaliers 1625.4 —

Phoenix Suns

1511.5 -6.4 over 5 games
Date Opponent ELO Change
2026-04-08 Dallas Mavericks 1511.5 +5.2
2026-04-07 Houston Rockets 1506.3 -9.5
2026-04-05 Chicago Bulls 1515.8 +6.5
2026-04-02 Charlotte Hornets 1509.3 -8.6
2026-03-31 Orlando Magic 1517.9 —

NBA ELO Power Rankings

Curious how these teams stack up league-wide? Check the full ELO standings, progression charts, and conference breakdowns.

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Recent Form — Last 5 Games

Los Angeles Lakers

2-3 in last 5
W L L L W
Opponent PF PA Diff
Golden State Warriors 119 103 +16
Oklahoma City Thunder 87 123 -36
Dallas Mavericks 128 134 -6
Oklahoma City Thunder 96 139 -43
Cleveland Cavaliers 127 113 +14

Phoenix Suns

2-3 in last 5
W L W L L
Opponent PF PA Diff
Dallas Mavericks 112 107 +5
Houston Rockets 105 119 -14
Chicago Bulls 120 110 +10
Charlotte Hornets 107 127 -20
Orlando Magic 111 115 -4

Game Analysis

L.A. has been inconsistent in its last three: a solid 119-103 win over Golden State sandwiched between heavy losses (87-123 to OKC and 128-134 to Dallas). Phoenix is 2-1 in the same window (wins over Dallas and Chicago, loss at Houston), showing steadier results. Both teams have shown offensive bursts and lapses on different nights, so execution and matchup adjustments will matter. Looking at the expected starters, the Lakers’ five average an offensive rating of 117.96 and a defensive rating of 116.80, with combined AVG_POINTS_MADE of 60.10 (12.02 per player). The Suns’ five average an offensive rating of 114.92 and a defensive rating of 114.66, with combined AVG_POINTS_MADE of 79.20 (15.84 per player). That profile gives Phoenix more balanced scoring from its starters and a slight defensive edge, while L.A. leans on a higher offensive rating across a couple of top contributors.

Final Prediction

Phoenix’s combination of more evenly distributed scoring from the projected starters and a marginally better defensive profile is why the Suns get the edge. The matchup to watch: how Phoenix contains L.A.’s efficient scorers (Kennard/LeBron/Ayton) and whether L.A. can disrupt Phoenix’s balanced attack.

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