Suns vs. Lakers Odds: Who Is Favored to Win?
The Suns were 3.5-point underdogs against the Lakers meaning the Suns had to lose by at least four points to cover the spread. The Suns lost 107-96. Below are the odds from DraftKings Arizona.
If Phoenix ends up playing the Lakers in the playoffs, we will update this section.
| Spread | Suns +3.5 | Lakers -3.5 |
| Total | Over 229.5 (-110) | Under 229.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | Suns +136 | Lakers -162 |
What the Spread Tells Us
The Suns were the underdogs on the road and lost by 11 points, covering the spread. If Phoenix makes the playoffs, there is a good chance they will face off against the Lakers at some point.
What the Moneyline Tells Us
The moneyline favored the Lakers. Los Angeles got the victory at home. As for the total, it was under 229.5 points, with the final scoring totaling 203 points.
Chances the Suns Beat the Lakers on March 16, 2024
| Chances Suns Win vs. Lakers | 42.4% |
| Chances Lakers Win vs. Suns | 61.8% |
How the Phoenix Suns Win vs. LA Lakers
The Suns were leading by five at the start of the fourth quarter but failed to overcome the Lakers on the road, losing by double digits.
- Strengths: 3-pointers and midrange shooting
- Weaknesses: Rebounding
How the LA Lakers Win vs. Phoenix Suns
The Lakers boast a strong group of players, which includes superstar LeBron James and Luka Doncic. The Lakers lost the last two games against the Suns before acquiring Luka. He led the Lakers to victory with 33 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists.
- Strengths: Veteran experience, scoring
- Weaknesses: Injuries
Phoenix Suns LA Lakers Prop Bets
History of Phoenix Suns LA Lakers Games
Since the 2010-11 season, the Lakers and Suns have met in the postseason only one time: in 2021 when the Suns won their first-round series 4-2. Phoenix also defeated Los Angeles 4-1 in 2007 and 4-3 in 2006 in a pair of first-round series.
Suns Record vs. LA Lakers
The teams have played each other 340 times over the decades, with the Lakers winning 193 of them. The longest winning streak by one of these teams against the other was seven in a row — three times by the Lakers and once by the Suns.
All-Time Best Suns-Lakers Games
These teams are not rivals in the traditional sense, but they have had plenty of memorable games, aside from the phantom timeout game from earlier this season.
Game 1: May 6, 2006
The Lakers led this first-round series 3-1, and Phil Jackson-coached teams had been 44-0 when holding a lead in a postseason series. But the Suns won the final three games, including a 121-90 blowout at home that was made possible by Tim Thomas hitting a game-winning 3 at the end of Game 6.
Game 2: April 29, 2007
En route to winning this series 4-1, Steve Nash finished one assist shy of Magic Johnson's record for most assists in a playoff game, finishing with 23 in a 113-100 victory in Game 4.
Game 3: June 3, 2021
Devin Booker had the game of his life as the Suns clinched this first-round series 4-2, scoring 47 points with 11 rebounds in a 113-100 victory as the Suns won the first of three West series before losing to Milwaukee in the finals.
Phoenix Suns vs. LA Lakers Odds FAQ:
The Lakers were favored by 3.5 points over the Suns on March 16, 2025. L.A. covered the spread winning 107-96. upcoming game in LA. The Suns and Lakers do not play each other again in the regular season.
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The Suns are 147-192 against the Lakers dating back to 1968.
The Suns and Lakers played on March 16 at 12:30 p.m. PT in L.A. This was their last meeting in the 2024-25 regular season. They could potentially meet in the playoffs.
The Lakers beat the Suns in their first matchup on November 3, 1968. The score was 127-109.
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Calli is lifelong resident of Arizona and has been an avid sports fan since she can remember. After earning her Bachelor’s degrees from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University, she combined her passion for journalism and sports. Calli has covered the NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAAF, college sports, and sports betting for several media outlets.
