NBA Prop Bets: Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers (February 26, 2026)
The Los Angeles Lakers (34-23) face the Phoenix Suns (33-26) at Mortgage Matchup Center. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Thursday's matchup. The Lakers opened as 4.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 5.5, leaving the Lakers at -225 and Suns at +185. The total points line is set at 222.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 114-108 LA Lakers.
- The Suns (-108) have a 34-23-2 ATS record this season, while the Lakers (-112) hold a record of 28-27-2.
- The Suns have a 25-34-0 O/U record this season (meaning 25 games have gone over the total points line and 34 have gone under). The Lakers have a 31-26-0 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Suns are averaging 112.1 points per game this season (26th in the league). Comparatively, the Lakers are averaging +3.5 more at 115.6 points (16th).
- Defensively, the Suns are giving up only 111.4 points per game this season (5th in the league), while the Lakers are giving up an average of 115.9 points (19th).
Game Style
What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams are playing this season?
Pace
- The Suns currently rank 26th for pace this season, recording 97.4 possessions per game. Alternatively, the Lakers sit 20th on that scale with 98.7 possessions per contest.
Field Goal Split
- Looking at field goal splits, 44.6% of the Suns' field goal attempts come from three point range (6th in the league), leaving 55.4% from two. Meanwhile, the Lakers' opponents are taking 41.5% of their attempts from three (13th) and 58.5% from two.
- Comparatively, the Lakers takes only 39.8% of shots from three (25th), leaving 60.2% from two, while Phoenix's opponents are attempting a similarly low 41.5% from three (7th) and 58.5% from two.
Beyond the Arc
- In terms of made three-pointers, the Suns are shooting 35.9% from deep in 2025/26 (14th in the NBA), compared to the Lakers who are making 35.2% of their attempts (19th).
- On the opposite end, Phoenix is holding opponents to 34.2% of their three-point attempts (1st), while the Lakers' opponents are hitting 36.3% of their shots (19th).
Ball Protection
- The Suns are committing 14.8 turnovers per game this season, ranking 18th in the league, while the Lakers are forcing 14.6 turnovers (15th).
- Flipping that script, Phoenix is forcing 16.6 turnovers (3rd), while the Lakers are committing 14.9 (19th).
Crashing the Boards
- Phoenix is pulling down 43.3 rebounds per game this season (20th in the league), including 13.1 offensive boards (4th). Conversely, the Lakers' opponents are averaging 40.9 rebounds (3rd), 10.7 of which have come on the offensive end (6th).
- Meanwhile, the Lakers are averaging 40.9 rebounds (28th) and 9.5 offensive rebounds (28th), while the Suns are allowing 44.4 and 12.2, ranking 16th and 27th.
First Quarter Winner
Phoenix is +120 to win the first quarter, while the Lakers are -142. Here are their first quarter records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 29-27-3 | 16-14-1 | 13-13-2 | 16-12-0 | 13-15-3 | 3-6-1 |
| LA Lakers | 24-30-3 | 11-15-2 | 13-15-1 | 19-13-3 | 5-17-0 | 5-4-1 |
First Half Winner
Phoenix is +136 to win the first half and the Lakers are -162. Here are their first half records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 30-28-1 | 15-15-1 | 15-13-0 | 17-10-1 | 13-18-0 | 1-9-0 |
| LA Lakers | 23-32-2 | 12-16-0 | 11-16-2 | 17-18-0 | 6-14-2 | 5-5-0 |
HT/FT
Phoenix is +245 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, the Lakers are -135.
- The Suns have completed the HT/FT double in 42.4% of games this season, while the Lakers have completed the HT/FT double in 36.8% of games.
To Go To Overtime
Thursday's matchup is +1300 to go to overtime.
- The Lakers have not played in a game that went to overtime this season. Comparatively, the Suns have appeared in two such contests.
Both Teams 110+
- Both teams have scored 110+ points in 22 of Phoenix's 59 games this season. Meanwhile, 28 of the Lakers' 57 games have seen both squads reach that number.
Last Time They Met
Phoenix recorded a 132-108 blowout victory against the Lakers at Mortgage Matchup Center when these teams last met on December 23. Devin Booker took over on that day, finishing with 21 points and 11 assists.
NBA Injury News – Los Angeles Lakers @ Phoenix Suns (February 26, 2026)
The Lakers listed Hachimura as Questionable for Thursday's (Feb. 26) game against the Suns.
The Lakers listed Hayes as Probable for Thursday's (Feb. 26) game against the Suns.
The Suns listed Booker as Out for Thursday's (Feb. 26) game against the Lakers.
The Suns reported on Monday (Feb. 23) that Brooks' timetable for his broken left hand is 4-to-6 weeks, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
The Suns reported on Tuesday (Feb. 24) that Goodwin will miss at least 1-to-2 weeks, according to Suns reporter Mark McClune.
The Suns said on Saturday (Feb. 21) that Highsmith will miss at least 2-3 more weeks.
The Suns listed Anthony as Out for Thursday's (Feb. 26) game against the Lakers.
