Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction, Preview and Odds - 10/31/2024

Game Time: 10:30 pm ET, Thursday, October 31, 2024

Venue:  Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA

Where to Watch:  NBA TV

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Suns +2.5, Clippers -2.5; Over/Under:  221.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Suns +2.5, Clippers -2.5; Over/Under:  221.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Suns +2.5, Clippers -2.5; Over/Under:  221.5 points

Phoenix Suns:  3-1 (1st place, Pacific Division)

Los Angeles Clippers:  2-1 (4th place, Pacific Division)

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Phoenix Suns:  3-1 last 4

Los Angeles Clippers:  2-1 last 3

The Suns are entering this game with a 3-1 record overall this season and they are 1-1 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers. Devin Booker led the team in points in that game with 33 while Kevin Durant was next on the team with 30 points. Tyus Jones led the team in assists in that game with 5 while Mason Plumlee led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 46% from the field, 30.6% from 3-point range, and 90% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 113.8 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 110.8 PPG against them. The Suns have an ATS record of 1-3 this season and their O/U record is 2-2.

The Clippers are entering this game with a 2-1 record overall this season and they are 0-1 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Denver Nuggets and the Golden State Warriors, but this is the 2nd leg of a back-to-back for them with their game against the Portland Trail Blazers still to be played on Wednesday. In their game against the Warriors, Ivica Zubac and James Harden each led the team in points in that game with 23 while Norman Powell was next on the team with 20 points. James Harden led the team in assists in that game with 11 while Ivica Zubac led the team in rebounds with 18. They were 46.7% from the field, 31.3% from 3-point range, and 78.3% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 111.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 108 PPG against them. The Clippers have an ATS record of 3-0 this season and their O/U record is 1-2.

The current betting odds have the Suns listed as a 2.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Suns have looked really good in their games this season with their 3-1 record overall which has them near the top of the West with a good start to the season. They are 1-1 in their road games this year but they have some momentum on their side with 2 wins in a row now. They also have a win on the road against this same Clippers team in their season opener. Meanwhile, the Clippers have looked good in their games this season with their 2-1 record overall and they have also won 2 games in a row now with some momentum on their side. They have won 2 in a row after losing their season opener to the Suns, but they aren't in a great situation for this game either. They are playing this game on a back-to-back since they have a game against the Trail Blazers on Wednesday and they are going to be more tired for this one. The Suns are well rested and they are in a better situation here. They also have the better team with Kawhi Leonard still out for the Clippers and they have beaten this Clippers team in this new building too. The best way to place a bet here is on the Suns to cover the spread in this game. 

Suns Clippers Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Thursday, October 31, 2024 (10:30 pm ET start time) is Suns 121 Clippers 114.

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Phoenix Suns: 18-25 ATS as a road underdog. 22-36 ATS off a home win. 18-29 ATS when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 70%). 32-24 UNDER off a home win.

Los Angeles Clippers: 7-4 ATS when playing against a top-level team (Win Pct. > 70%). 2-0 ATS versus slow-down teams averaging 83 or less shots/game. 12-7 UNDER as a home underdog. 8-3 UNDER when playing against a top-level team (Win Pct. > 70%).

Phoenix Suns:  J. Okogie (SG) Day To Day - Hamstring.

Los Angeles Clippers:  P. Tucker (SF) Out - Personal. M. Bamba (C) Out - Knee. K. Leonard (SF) Out - Knee.

“We've talked a little bit about trying to develop a defensive identity, toughness and competitiveness, and that is probably the definition of Ryan Dunn. I think he gives us an edge on defense. He gives us length and athleticism, takes on tough matchups. I think he is a rim protector, even at his size; a rebounder. He is making shots and in-transition layups. He is doing all of the little things that go into winning.” - Mike Budenholzer on Ryan Dunn after his team’s win against the Suns in their game on Monday.

"I think it's about opportunity, playing through him more, giving him more touches, and he will get better throughout the season. He's missing some easy shots around the basket he normally makes, but so far, he's been perfect." - Ty Lue on Ivica Zubac this season.

PG Tyus Jones

SG Devin Booker

SF Bradley Beal

PF Kevin Durant

C Jusuf Nurkic

PG James Harden

SG James Harden

SF Terance Mann

PF Derrick Jones Jr.

C Ivica Zubac

PPG: K. Durant (29)

APG: T. Jones (6)

Reb/G: J. Nurkić (8.5)

PPG: J. Harden (25)

APG: J. Harden (11.7)

Reb/G: I. Zubac (14)

Coaches:

Phoenix Suns: Mike Budenholzer (1st season)

Los Angeles Clippers: Tyronn Lue (5th season)