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Lakers vs. Suns prediction: Phoenix to win, LeBron James projected for big game in Tuesday's NBA matchup [12/23/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns predictions for NBA Tuesday.
The Phoenix Suns will face the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action at Mortgage Matchup Center on Tuesday, beginning at 9:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results and today’s injury updates, Dimers' advanced NBA model predicts the Suns as the most likely winner of the Lakers vs. Suns game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Suns lineup will feature players like Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks and Collin Gillespie, while the Lakers will look to LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton.
Luka Doncic will miss the game though with the Slovenian star out for this one.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Lakers vs. Suns prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NBA matchup between the Lakers and Suns 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Suns a 66% chance of defeating the Lakers. Our predicted final score has the Suns winning 115-111.
According to our model, the Lakers (+5.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 226.5 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Lakers vs. Suns odds
We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Lakers | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +5.5 (-102) | -5.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | +195 | -235 |
| Total | o226.5 (-114) | u226.5 (-106) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Lakers vs. Suns picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Lakers +5.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Lakers | +195 |
| Total | Under 226.5 | -106 |
According to our best NBA bets for Tuesday, the top play to make on this game is Lakers +5.5 at the spread.
Lakers vs. Suns player props
Looking for Lakers vs. Suns NBA player props? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Mortgage Matchup Center.
LeBron James is expected to lead the Lakers with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists, while Devin Booker is projected to have 24 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists for the Suns.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Lakers prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Lakers are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | 25 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 53 |
| Austin Reaves | 23 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 42 |
| Deandre Ayton | 16 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 34 |
| Marcus Smart | 13 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 28 |
| Jake LaRavia | 11 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 26 |
Suns prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Suns:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | 24 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 44 |
| Dillon Brooks | 20 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 33 |
| C. Gillespie | 15 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 36 |
| Royce O'Neale | 12 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 28 |
| Mark Williams | 11 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 27 |
Lakers vs. Suns game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's action between the Suns and Lakers at Mortgage Matchup Center is scheduled to begin at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns
- Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center
Conclusion
We predict the Suns, with a 66% win probability, will likely beat the Lakers on Tuesday, with LeBron James projected for a game-high 53 fantasy points.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Lakers vs. Suns insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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