The Los Angeles Clippers (2-2) and the Phoenix Suns (3-1) are set to match up in a Western Conference showdown on Thursday night. The Suns head into this game rolling, winning two games in a row. On Monday, Phoenix beat the Lakers, 109-105. Meanwhile, the Clippers are coming off a loss on Wednesday night. Los Angeles fell to the Portland Trail Blazers, 106-105. Kawhi Leonard (knee) is out for the Clippers and Josh Okogie (hamstring) will miss tonight's matchup for Phoenix.
Tip-off from Intuit Dome in Los Angeles is set for 10:30 p.m. ET. Phoenix is a 4.5-point favorite in the latest Suns vs. Clippers odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 221. The Suns are -188 money line favorites (risk $188 to win $100), while the Clippers are +157 underdogs. Before locking in any Clippers vs. Suns picks, make sure to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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Now, the model has simulated Suns vs. Clippers 10,000 times and just revealed its coveted NBA picks and betting predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NBA odds and NBA betting lines for Suns vs. Clippers:
- Suns vs. Clippers spread: Phoenix -4.5
- Suns vs. Clippers over/under: 221 points
- Suns vs. Clippers money line: Phoenix -188, Los Angeles +157
- PHO: The Suns are 1-3 ATS this season
- LAC: The Clippers are 3-1 ATS this season
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Why the Suns can cover
Forward Kevin Durant is an exceptional scorer and difference-maker for the Suns. Durant has the offensive skillset and jumper to get a bucket from any area on the court. The 36-year-old leads the team in scoring (29) to go along with seven rebounds, three assists, and 1.8 blocks per game. He's dropped 30-plus points in three straight games. In his last outing, Durant had 30 points, eight boards, four assists, and four blocks.
Guard Devin Booker provides the Suns with an additional ball handler and shot creator. Booker has a crisp jumper and has elevated his playmaking ability. The Kentucky product logs 23 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game. In the win over the Lakers on Monday, Booker had a season-high 33 points, three boards, and knocked down three 3-pointers. He's also knocked at least two 3-pointers in all four games in 2024. See who to back at SportsLine.
Why the Clippers can cover
Guard James Harden is an all-around playmaker in the backcourt. Harden is a top-notch facilitator with the ability to score from all three levels on the court. He's recorded three double-doubles thus far with at least 10 assists. In Sunday's game against the Golden State Warriors, Harden had 23 points, seven rebounds, and 11 assists. He's averaging 23.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 11.3 assists per game.
Guard Norman Powell is a high-energy player for Los Angeles. Powell is able to put the ball on the floor to attack the paint but also has a good jumper to be an asset on the perimeter. The 31-year-old has scored 20-plus twice this season. On Oct. 26 against the Denver Nuggets, Powell had 37 points, three rebounds, and went 7-of-11 from beyond the arc. He logs a team-high 26 points with 3.3 rebounds per game. See who to back at SportsLine.
How to make Suns vs. Clippers picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over the total, projecting 227 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits over 50% of the time. You can head to SportsLine to see the model's picks.
So who wins Suns vs. Clippers on Thursday, and which side of the spread hits over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Suns vs. Clippers spread to back, all from the model that has returned well over $10,000 on top-rated NBA picks, and find out.
