The Phoenix Suns (3-1) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Clippers (2-2) on Thursday, October 31st. This game will be played at Intuit Dome in Inglewood and televised on NBA. The Suns are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Clippers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Clippers. Tip-off is set for 10:30 ET.

Suns vs Clippers

The Suns Are Coming Off A Win

The Suns improved to 3-1 on the season with a 109-105 win over the Lakers on Monday. Phoenix was favored by 4.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, and the total score of 214 points fell short of the 228.5-point O/U line.

After the Lakers went on a 10-0 run early, Phoenix responded by holding them to 14 points in the 2nd quarter. Despite the Lakers’ strong 3rd quarter, where they outscored the Suns 35-26, Phoenix rallied in the 4th, outscoring L.A. 33-22 to seal the win.

The Clippers Are Coming Off A Win

The Clippers fell to 2-2 on the season after a narrow 106-105 loss to the Trail Blazers on Wednesday. Despite being favored by eight points, L.A. not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 211, falling short of the 219-point line.

Portland’s 12-0 run in the 2nd quarter was a turning point, but the Clippers battled back, outscoring the Blazers 35-28 in the 3rd. However, L.A. couldn’t hold onto their 85-82 lead heading into the 4th, as Portland edged them out 24-20 in the final quarter.

Suns Offense Breakdown

Devin Booker and Kevin Durant combined for 63 points in the Suns’ 109-105 win over the Lakers, with Booker scoring 33 and Durant adding 30. Booker hit 3 threes at 37.5%, while Durant connected on 2, shooting 33.3% from deep.

The Suns struggled from beyond the arc, making just 11 threes at 30.6%, and shot 46% overall. Booker scored 14 points in the 2nd quarter and added 9 in the 4th, while Durant contributed 12 in the 1st and 8 in the final period.

Clippers Offense Breakdown

Devin Booker and Kevin Durant led the way for the Suns in their win over the Lakers, with Booker scoring 33 points and Durant adding 30. Booker had a big 2nd quarter with 14 points, while Durant contributed 12 points in the 1st quarter and another 10 in the 3rd.

The Suns shot 46% from the field and made 11 three-pointers at a 30.6% clip. Bradley Beal added 15 points, including 6 in the 4th quarter, and Royce O’Neale chipped in 12 points, with 5 coming in the final period.

Suns Team Defense

Defensively, the Suns shined in the 2nd and 4th quarters, holding the Lakers to just 14 points in the 2nd and 22 in the 4th, helping them secure the win. Overall, they allowed 105 points on 41% shooting from the field.

Phoenix struggled to defend the three, giving up 14 threes on 43% shooting. They sent the Lakers to the line 18 times, where they made 13 free throws. The Suns grabbed 37 defensive rebounds, allowed 11 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals and 11 blocks.

Clippers Team Defense

Despite a shaky 1st and 3rd quarter, the Suns’ defense held the Lakers to just 14 points in the 2nd, helping them secure a 109-105 win. Phoenix allowed 34 points in the 1st and 35 in the 3rd but tightened up in the 4th, giving up only 22 points. Overall, they limited the Lakers to 41% shooting from the field.

The Suns struggled to contain the Lakers from beyond the arc, allowing 14 threes on 43% shooting. However, they kept the Lakers off the free-throw line, where they went 13/18. Phoenix also recorded 37 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and added 7 steals and 11 blocks.

Suns vs Clippers Trends

• When looking at their past three road matchups, Phoenix has an ATS record of 0-3 while averaging 108 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
• Los Angeles has played well in their previous five home games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 105 points per game while allowing 106. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
• Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Clippers have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
• As the betting favorite, the Suns have an ATS mark of just 3-7 in their last ten games. Phoenix posted a straight up mark of 6-4 in these matchups.

Suns vs Clippers Prediction

We’re calling a win for the Suns, with a final score of 127-112, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Suns at -5.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 223.5, and our model projects the Suns and Clippers to reach a combined total of 239 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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