{"id":646283,"date":"2025-12-23T13:34:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T12:34:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=646283"},"modified":"2025-12-23T13:34:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T12:34:15","slug":"suns-vs-lakers-predictions-odds-and-best-bets-for-tuesday-december-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/suns-vs-lakers-predictions-odds-and-best-bets-for-tuesday-december-23\/","title":{"rendered":"Suns vs. Lakers Predictions, Odds and Best Bets For Tuesday, December 23"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Phoenix continues to exceed every preseason expectation, sitting seventh in the West despite major roster changes and leaning heavily on Devin Booker&rsquo;s scoring under Jordan Ott&rsquo;s guidance. Even in recent close losses, Booker&rsquo;s 38 points and Dillon Brooks&rsquo; two&#8209;way impact showed how competitive this group remains.<\/p><p>The Lakers enter at 19&ndash;8, navigating injuries to Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves far better than expected thanks to Reaves&rsquo; breakout stretch and steady contributions from Deandre Ayton, Rui Hachimura, and Marcus Smart. Both teams arrive with clear identities, setting up a compelling matchup.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Game Details<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Date &amp; Time:<\/strong> Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM PST<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Mortgage Matchup Center &mdash; Phoenix, Arizona<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TV:<\/strong> Spectrum SportsNet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Live Streaming:<\/strong> Fubo, NBA League Pass<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended Bet and Updated Odds<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Recommended Bet<\/th><th>FanDuel<\/th><th>BetMGM<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Devin Booker 25+ Points<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"-136 (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>-136<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"-150 (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>-150<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Analysis and Rationale<\/h2><p><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/tag\/Devin-Booker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Devin Booker<\/a> remains the focal point of Phoenix&rsquo;s offense, averaging 25.6 points per game while carrying full scoring responsibility under Jordan Ott. His recent performance reinforces that reliability, highlighted by a 38&#8209;point showing in the narrow loss to Golden State.<\/p><p>Even with inconsistent three&#8209;point shooting, Booker&rsquo;s usage, shot volume, and freedom within the offense make 25+ points a realistic target. His scoring role has only strengthened following the roster changes, and he continues to produce at a level that supports this threshold.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Devin Booker tonight:<br><br>38 Points <br>5 Assists <br>2 Steals <br>2 Blocks <br>13\/27 FGM<br>34 Minutes <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HSWvp5Yhbb\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/HSWvp5Yhbb<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheHoopCentral\/status\/2002592364628750404?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>December 21, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suns vs. Lakers Prediction<\/h2><p>Phoenix enters this matchup as a slight favorite, and their position is justified by how well they&rsquo;ve exceeded expectations this season. Despite major offseason departures, the Suns sit seventh in the West and continue to compete at a high level under Jordan Ott. Devin Booker&rsquo;s scoring load and Dillon Brooks&rsquo; two&#8209;way presence keep them in every game, even in narrow losses like the recent 119&ndash;116 finish in San Francisco.<\/p><p>The Lakers remain strong at 19&ndash;8, but injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves create uncertainty around their offensive rhythm. LeBron James can still carry stretches, yet the team clearly functions better when its full core is available. With Phoenix playing with more continuity and Booker in full command of the offense, the Suns hold a slight edge heading into this matchup.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suns vs. Lakers Betting Odds and Spread<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Market<\/th><th>Los Angeles Lakers<\/th><th>Phoenix Suns<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Money Line<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">+190<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">-235<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spread<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">+5.5 (-105)<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">-5.5 (-115)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">O 225.5 (-115)<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">O 225.5 (-105)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suns vs. Lakers Best Bets<\/h2><p>Here are the over\/under and best player bets for the Phoenix Suns, and the Los Angeles Lakers, according to&nbsp;FanDuel.<\/p><p><strong>Phoenix Suns Over\/Under Odds<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Over\/Under Bets<\/th><th>Over<\/th><th>Under<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Phoenix Suns Total Points 115.5<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">-110<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">-110<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Devin Booker Points 25.5<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">-112<\/a><\/td><td>&ndash;<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">118<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p><strong>Phoenix Suns Best Player Bets<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Collin Gillespie 3+ Threes : <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">-160<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mark Williams Double-Double : <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">+400<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><p>\n\n\n            <div class=\"MvpBookmakerTable\" >\n                                                            <div class=\"MvpBookmakerTableTopBlock\">\n                    <div class=\"MvpBookmakerTableTopBlock-item MvpBookmakerTableTopBlock-item--flex2\">\n                                    <div class=\"MvpBookmakerTableLogo\" style=\"background-color: #1493ff\">\n                <img 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First online real-money wager only; cashed-out or bonus-funded bets are excluded.            <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n            \n\n\n\n<\/p><p><strong>Los Angeles Lakers Over\/Under Odds<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Over\/Under Bets<\/th><th>Over<\/th><th>Under<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Los Angeles Lakers Total Points 109.5<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">-118<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">-114<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Austin Reaves Assists 6.5<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">+100<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">-132<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p><strong>Los Angeles Lakers Best Player Bets<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>LeBron James 20+ Points : <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">+280<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jarred Vanderbilt 4+ Rebounds : <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">-590<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong><em>The odds given above are sourced from&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>FanDuel<\/a><\/strong><\/em><strong><em>. Use <\/em><\/strong><em><strong>FanDuel <\/strong><\/em><strong><em>to ace your betting game across all sports.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2><div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1766491649565\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Who is favored in the Suns vs. Lakers matchup?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Phoenix is the clear favorite, listed at &ndash;220 on FanDuel and &ndash;235 on BetMGM, reflecting their stronger form and stability.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1766492707009\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the Lakers&rsquo; odds to win?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Los Angeles enters as the underdog at +184 on FanDuel and +190 on BetMGM, offering higher payout potential.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1766492725806\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why are the Suns favored?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Phoenix has been outperforming expectations all season, showing consistency, structure under Jordan Ott, and strong scoring leadership from Devin Booker.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-global mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Phoenix continues to exceed every preseason expectation, sitting seventh in the West despite major roster changes and leaning heavily on Devin Booker&rsquo;s scoring under Jordan Ott&rsquo;s guidance. Even in recent close losses, Booker&rsquo;s 38 points and Dillon Brooks&rsquo; two&#8209;way impact showed how competitive this group remains. 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