Phoenix Suns vs LA Clippers NBA Picks Prediction 10/31/24

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 in NBA action Thursday at the Intuit Dome. Here is a Phoenix Suns vs. LA Clippers prediction. This article features a pick between Phoenix Suns and LA Clippers.

Phoenix Suns betting example

The Phoenix Suns beat the Mavericks and Lakers and then play the Trail Blazers, 76ers and Heat. 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 shooting 38 percent from deep and grabbing 42.3 rebounds per game.

LA Clippers Betting Preview

The LA Clippers defeated the Warriors, lost to the Trail Blazers, and next play the Thunder and Spurs. 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. grabs 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 shooting 38.3 percent from deep and grabbing 48 rebounds per game.

Phoenix Suns vs. LA Clippers injury report

The Suns will be without Josh Okogie, while Bradley Beal is questionable due to 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 halftime advantage.

The Clippers have lost eight of their last nine evening games against Western Conference opponents.

The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five evening games following a home loss.

The Suns have covered the spread in three of their last four games against opponents in the second leg of a back-to-back.

Total Points Facts

Each of the Clippers’ last five games as a home underdog after a home loss has gone UNDER in point totals.

Four of the Suns’ last five games as away favorites following a home win have gone UNDER the total points mark.

Matchup/League Facts

The Clippers rank 30th in the league in Q2 points per game this season (21.8).

The Clippers rank 29th in the league in free throw percentage (71.7%) this season.

The Suns rank first in the league in Q2 opponents points per game this season (22.3).

The Suns rank first in the league in H1 winning percentage (100.0%) this season.

Phoenix Suns vs LA Clippers Prediction

The Phoenix Suns are coming off some nice wins, and they would like to see their chances of keeping things going given the residual upside. The LA Clippers are on the end of a back-to-back and just suffered an ugly loss to the Trail Blazers. While that should motivate a good performance, it’s also difficult to get a second game in as many days when you’re understaffed. Harden, Powell and DJJ logged 32 minutes or more last night. A rested and explosive Suns team has a clear advantage. I place the points with the suns.

The selection in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a consensus of the PickDawgz site.