LA Clippers (2-1) vs Phoenix Suns (3-1)
Game Info: Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:30 pm (Intuit Dome)
Betting Odds: LA Clippers +4.5 / Phoenix Suns -4.5 --- Over/Under: 223.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Phoenix Suns and LA Clippers meet Thursday 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 Phoenix Suns beat the Mavericks and Lakers, and they play the Trail Blazers, 76ers, and Heat next. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 113.8 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 110.8 points on 44.6 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 29 points and 7 rebounds, while Devin Booker is averaging 23 points and 2.8 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Tyus Jones is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 79.6 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 38 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.3 rebounds per game.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers beat the Warriors, lost to the Trail Blazers, and they play the Thunder and Spurs next. The LA Clippers are averaging 109.8 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 107.5 points on 44.1 percent shooting. James Harden is averaging 25 points and 8.3 rebounds, while Norman Powell is averaging 24.7 points and 2.7 rebounds. Ivica Zubac is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick Jones Jr. is grabbing 3 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 33.1 percent from beyond the arc and 71.7 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 38.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48 rebounds per game.
Phoenix Suns vs LA Clippers Injury Report
The Suns will be without Josh Okogie, while Bradley Beal is questionable with an elbow injury. The Clippers will be without Mo Bamba, Kawhi Leonard, and PJ Tucker.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Suns have won each of their last eight games as favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Clippers have lost eight of their last nine night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five night games following a home loss.
- The Suns have covered the spread in three of their last four games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Clippers' last five games as home underdogs following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Suns' last five games as road favorites following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Clippers rank 30th in the league for Q2 points per game this season (21.8).
- The Clippers rank 29th in the league for free throw percentage this season (71.7%).
- The Suns rank 1st in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (22.3).
- The Suns rank 1st in the league for H1 win percentage this season (100.0%).
Phoenix Suns vs LA Clippers Prediction
The Phoenix Suns are coming off a couple of nice wins, and they should like their chances to keep things rolling given the rest advantage. The LA Clippers are on the end of a back-to-back and just had an ugly loss to the Trail Blazers. While that should motivate a bounce-back performance, it's also hard playing a second game in as many days when you're undermanned. Harden, Powell, and DJJ logged 32 or more minutes last night. A rested and explosive Suns squad has a clear edge. I'll lay the points with the Suns.
Randy’s Pick Phoenix Suns -4.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
