Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 15/03/2025, 15:39  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 16/03/2025 at 00:02 in NBA Predictions

The LA Lakers will host the Phoenix Suns when they take to the court next in the NBA. They enter this match as the fifth seed in the Western Conference, while the Suns, who are 10 games behind, are in 11th. Read on for our prediction of this match.

The Lakers have lost their last four games. This run has seen J.J. Redick’s men, who had moved up to second after an eight-game winning streak, drop out of the top four.

The Lakers, who have compiled a 40-25 record, are one game off from a slot that will guarantee home-court advantage in the playoffs. LA, who have won six straight home games, were defeated 131-126 in Denver to end a four-game road trip.

The Suns would also wish to be fighting for a top-four finish in the West. Instead, they are squirming for a play-in slot. Mike Budenholzer’s men, one of the biggest disappointments of the season, are 1.5 games from the play-in bracket.

They have won 31 matches and are five games below .500. Phoenix secured a crucial victory over the Kings last time out. Facing off with one of their play-in rivals, the Suns secured a 122-106 home win over Sacramento. The win snapped a two-game skid.