Phoenix Suns vs LA Clippers Prediction and Preview | Oct. 31, 2024

The Phoenix Suns hit the road the face the LA Clippers on Thursday for their second encounter of the season.

The Suns tipped off their 2024-25 season with a 116-113 victory against the Clippers on the road and are tied for third in the Western Conference with a 3-1 record. Meanwhile, the Clippers are tied for sixth spot with a 2-2 record.

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Phoenix Suns vs LA Clippers game details and odds

The Suns-Clippers matchup is scheduled to tip off at 10:30 p.m. ET on Thursday at Inuit Dome in Inglewood, California.

The game will be nationally televised on NBA TV. Moreover, fans in and around Phoenix can watch the game on AZFamily, while California residents can catch it on FDSSC. The contest can also be live streamed on FuboTV or via the NBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Suns (-190) vs Clippers (+170)

Spread: Suns (-4.5) vs Clippers (+4.5)

Total (O/U): -110 (o224.5) / -110 (u224.5)

Note: The odds could change close to the game.

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Phoenix Suns vs LA Clippers Preview

The Phoenix Suns are riding a two-game winning streak after defeating the LA Lakers 109-105 on Monday at home. Kevin Durant led their victory charge with 30 points, eight rebounds, four assists and four blocks, while Devin Booker led the scoring with 33 points.

Meanwhile, the LA Clippers are coming off a 106-105 home loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. Norman Powell led their losing effort with 30 points, five rebounds, two assists and one steal.

For Thursday's game, the Suns have Josh Okogie listed as out on their injury report while Bradley Beal is listed as day-to-day. They are expected to deploy a starting lineup of Tyus Jones (PG), Devin Booker (SG), Bradley Beal (SF), Kevin Durant (PF) and Jusuf Nurkic (C).

Meanwhile, the Clippers will be without Kawhi Leonard, Mo Bamba and P.J. Tucker. They will likely use a starting lineup of James Harden (PG), Norman Powell (SG), Terrance Mann (SF), Derrick Jones Jr. (PF) and Ivica Zubac (C).

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Phoenix Suns vs LA Clippers Betting Tips

Kevin Durant is expected to record over 32.5 points + rebounds in the upcoming matchup. While he missed the mark by half a point during the Suns' season opener against the Clippers, Durant has recorded over the line in the next three games and is averaging 36.0 points + rebounds on the season.

Meanwhile, James Harden is favored to record over 38.5 points + rebounds + assists. Harden put up a total of 49 during the season opener and has crossed the line three out of four times on the season, averaging 25.0 points, 8.3 rebounds and 11.7 assists across four games.

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Phoenix Suns vs LA Clippers Prediction

While it's anticipated to be a close game,liketheir season-opener encounter, the Suns are expected to pull through with a road win to improve to 4-1 on the season.