Phoenix Suns vs LA Clippers Prediction NBA Picks 10/23/24

The Phoenix Suns and LA Clippers meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Intuit Dome. Here’s a Phoenix Suns vs LA Clippers Prediction. This article will include a Phoenix Suns vs LA Clippers Pick.

Phoenix Suns Betting Preview

The Suns play the Lakers, Mavericks, and Trail Blazers next. The Phoenix Suns won 49 games last season, lost in the first round, and now begin the Mike Budenholzer era. Because this roster is so expensive, the Suns are pretty much the same. A big three of Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, and Kevin Durant will do most of the heavy lifting. Tyus Jones was a nice addition at point guard and can settle things down, while Grayson Allen hopes to build on what was a ridiculous shooting season. The Suns are extremely top-heavy but talented, and if Budenholzer can unlock some things, there’s potential here. If not, the Suns will remain in cap hell with no assets, and it could be a while before they’re able to recover.

The Suns haven’t made the playoffs in five straight years since 2000-01. Budenholzer has won 50-plus games in 4 of his last 5 seasons as head coach.

LA Clippers Betting Preview

The Clippers play the Nuggets and Warriors next. The LA Clippers won 51 games last season but haven’t won a playoff series since the 2020-21 season. Tyronn Lue enters year 5, and his team made some changes with the departures of Paul George and Russell Westbrook. The Clippers made some sneaky additions of Derrick Jones Jr., Nicolas Batum, and Kevin Porter Jr., but it’s fair to question if that’s enough.

Kawhi Leonard has to stay healthy for anything to work in La La Land, and there’s pressure on James Harden to get back to his higher-scoring ways. With Jones and Terance Mann, these Clippers feel like they could be more scrappy than usual. It comes down to if there’s enough scoring punch.

Phoenix Suns vs LA Clippers Injury Report

Josh Okogie and Grayson Allen are on the injury report for the Suns. Kawhi Leonard is out for the Clippers due to a knee injury.

Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win

• The Suns have lost four of their last six games as favorites.
• The Clippers have won eight of their last 10 season openers.
• The Clippers have covered the spread in eight of their last nine season openers.
• The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four night games.

Phoenix Suns vs LA Clippers Prediction

The Clippers should be up for this game with it being the first game in their new arena. The problem is the Clippers lost a lot of production this offseason and now won’t have Kawhi until god knows when. The Clippers weren’t looking great before the season even started. The Suns upgraded at head coach and have as much talent as any roster in the league. I expect the Suns to come out strong and get a victory and cover. I’ll lay the chalk.