Dec 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) react during an altercation that resulted in a technical for Brooks during the second half of a game at at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images | Allan Henry-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Lakers (17-7) visit the Phoenix Suns (14-11) Sunday. Tip-off from Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona, is at 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Lakers vs. Suns odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Los Angeles Lakers got Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde performances from both Luka Dončić and LeBron James, blew a 20-point lead in the fourth quarter and... still somehow beat the Phoenix Suns, 116-114.

The Phoenix Suns fell to the Los Angeles Lakers in a wild finish, 116-114, on Dec. 14 at Mortgage Matchup Center. Here are takeaways from the game.

The NBA has now released its L2M report on the Lakers-Suns matchup. Needless to say, it’s quite controversial.

After an altercation with LeBron James that led to an ejection during a matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, Phoenix Suns guard Dillon Brooks had strong words about James.

Nick Richards is in his first full season with Phoenix Suns after coming over in a trade from Charlotte during last season.

Player prop bet odds for Luka Doncic, Keyonte George and others are listed when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Utah Jazz at Delta Center on Thursday at 9 p.m. ET. NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook.