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LA Clippers vs. Phoenix Suns Prediction 10/31/24 NBA Tips

Phoenix Suns (3-1) vs. LA Clippers (2-1)
October 31, 2024, 10:30 p.m. EDT
The line: LA Clippers +4.5; Over/Under: +223.5
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The Los Angeles Clippers host the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night at the Intuit Dome. Here is a prediction for LA Clippers vs. Phoenix Suns. This article contains a selection between LA Clippers and Phoenix Suns.

Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns are in good form having picked up three wins in their first four games and they will be aiming to stay hot after defeating the in-form Lakers with a 109-105 home win on Monday. Previously they beat the Mavericks. Devin Booker led the team with 33 points on 11 of 23 shooting, Kevin Durant added 30 points with eight rebounds and four assists, while Bradley Beal contributed 15 points.

As a team, the Suns shot 46 percent from the field and 11 of 36 from the 3-point line, but this win was more about their defense as they limited the Lakers to just 14 points in the second quarter to an early 18 -point mark. points lead before holding the Lakers to just four points with 3:20 left in the finale to escape with the impressive comeback victory.

Los Angeles Clippers

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers are in good shape, having split their first four games, but they'll be hoping to bounce back in this one after falling painfully behind the weak trail in a 106-105 home loss last night Blazers have lagged behind. Norman Powell led the team with 30 points on 11 of 22 shooting, James Harden added 19 points with 10 assists, while Kevin Porter Jr. contributed 10 points, but no other players finished in double figures.

As a team, the Clippers shot 45 percent from the field and 13 of 36 from the 3-point line while pouring in 35 points in the third quarter to erase a 10-point deficit, only to narrowly fall short at the end when the ball went on the final possession that could have won them the game.

Why the Phoenix Suns will win

  • The Suns have won each of their last six games while playing with a residual advantage.
  • The Clippers have lost 11 of their last 13 home games in the second leg against the Suns.
  • The Clippers have failed to close the gap in four of their last five games as home underdogs in the return leg.
  • The Suns have covered the spread in three of their last four games against opponents who are in the second leg of a meeting.

Total score facts

  • Seven of the Suns' last eight away games after a home win have been UNDER the total points.
  • Seven of the last eight night games between the Suns and Clippers have exceeded the point total.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Clippers rank 1st in the league in opponent assists per game this season (20.8).
  • The Clippers rank 30th in the league in opponent steals per game this season (11.0).
  • The Suns rank 30th in the league in offensive rebounds per game this season (6.3).
  • The Suns rank 30th in the league in field goal attempts per game this season (81.8).

The Suns are shorthanded here with Josh Okogie already ruled out and Bradley Beal listed as questionable with a right elbow sprain, while the Clippers are still missing Kawhi Leonard and Mo Bamba. The Suns haven't quite gotten that far this season, but they've still played well enough to win three of their first four games, so they'll relish their chances against an undermanned Clippers team that's currently on the rise Trail Blazers was beaten. The Clippers are also playing on zero days of rest, so I'm glad the Suns can take advantage with a close win and coverage on the road since the line is so short.

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