Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction, Odds & Picks – 10/31/2024

On Thursday, October 31, the LA Clippers will host the Phoenix Suns at Intuit Dome. The Suns enter this game with a 3-1 record, while the Clippers are at 2-2 going into this Pacific Division matchup. Phoenix is favored by five points going into this game at DraftKings Sportsbook, while the total for the game is set at 222.5 points. Continue reading for our breakdown of Suns vs Clippers in a key Western Conference clash.

Suns Looking For Third Straight Win

The Phoenix Suns have won three of their first four games to start the 2024-25 NBA season, including their season opener on the road against the LA Clippers. Phoenix has won two games in a row going into this matchup and will look for a third straight win here against the Clippers. While the Suns have a rest advantage going into this game, they barely survived in overtime against the Clippers the first time they met and Phoenix will look to put forth a more convincing performance tonight.

The defense of Phoenix has been impressive over their last couple of games, which could help them get a win tonight. Phoenix ranks in the top-half of the league in points per game, with Phoenix allowing 105 or fewer points in two straight games. If they can lock down the Clippers tonight, they could move to 4-1 on the season and make a statement to the rest of the Western Conference.

Can Clippers Bounce Back From Upset Loss?

The LA Clippers are 2-2 to start their season and they are playing on the second night of a back-to-back tonight. On Wednesday, the Clippers lost at home to the Portland Trail Blazers, despite going into that game as an 8.5-point favorite. They will look to bounce back from that surprising result here, while looking to avenge their overtime loss at home to the Phoenix Suns to start their season.

With Kawhi Leonard injured, the Clippers have had to rely very heavily on James Harden offensively early in the season. But keep an eye out for Norman Powell for the Clippers in this game as well. Powell has been a high-volume three-point shooter so far this year, attempting seven or more threes in each of LA's first four games of the season. If Powell can find the target consistently in this game, the Clippers could overcome their rest disadvantage to pull off an upset tonight.

Suns vs Clippers Prediction

Our best bet for Suns vs Clippers is for the Phoenix Suns to win and cover the spread at Intuit Dome. The Suns are trending in the right direction early in the season, while the Clippers are on tired legs for this matchup. Look for Phoenix to improve to 4-1 on the season and for the Clippers to dip below the .500 mark early in the year with a loss.