Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Picks & Predictions
The Los Angeles Clippers will face the Phoenix Suns in a Western Conference matchup on Thursday, Oct. 31. The Clippers, with a 1-2 record, are seeking their first home win in
Game outlook
The Los Angeles Clippers will face the Phoenix Suns in a Western Conference matchup on Thursday, Oct. 31. The Clippers, with a 1-2 record, are seeking their first home win in their new arena. The Suns, with a 3-1 record and two consecutive wins, previously defeated the Clippers in overtime in their first meeting this season. The game is scheduled to tip-off at 10:30 P.M. EST. Phoenix is currently the betting favorite, opening at -5.5 but with the line now at Phoenix -4.5. For more insights and predictions on the Clippers vs. Suns matchup, read further into this article.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Suns -190 | Clippers +165
Spread: Suns -4.5 (-110) | Clippers +4.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 221 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Phoenix will win straight-up is 66%.
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns have had a strong start to the season, currently holding a 1-2 record. They recently defeated the Lakers 109-105, with Devin Booker scoring 33 points and Kevin Durant adding 30 points. Durant leads the team with an average of 29 points per game, while Tyus Jones leads in assists and Jusuf Nurkic in rebounds. Offensively, the Suns are averaging 113.8 points per game, ranking 15th in the league, and have the seventh best field goal percentage and eighth best 3-point shooting percentage. Defensively, they are allowing 110.8 points per game and are forcing opponents to shoot 44.6% from the field. The Suns are 1-3 against the spread this season and are currently ranked 14 in offense and 12 in defense. In terms of shooting, they rank sixth in field goal percentage, ninth in free throw percentage, and sixth in 3-point shooting percentage. They also rank tenth in offensive assists and fifteenth in turnovers per game. Defensively, they rank twelfth in opponent field goal percentage and sixth in opponent free throw percentage. Overall, the Suns have shown promise in both offense and defense, with room for improvement in certain areas.