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The LA Clippers (2-2) welcome the Phoenix Suns (3-1) to the Intuit Dome Thursday. Tip is set for 10:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Suns vs. Clippers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Suns lead 1-0 with season-opening 116-113 win in Los Angeles
The Clippers lost to the Portland Trail Blazers 106-105 Wednesday, closing as an 8-point favorite. LA’s streak of 3 straight covers was snapped and the Clippers are now 0-2 at home. The Clippers are 3-1 against the spread (ATS) and 1-3 O/U. They are led by G Norman Powell, who is averaging 26 points per game (PPG).
The Suns are coming off a 109-105 home win over the Los Angeles Lakers, just missing the cover as a 4.5-point road favorite. Phoenix has won in both games it has closed as a favorite, but it has failed to cover in those as well. It is 1-1 straight up and 0-2 ATS on the road. Phoenix has found its flow offensively, having scored at least 109 points in all 4 games. F Kevin Durant is averaging 29 PPG and shooting 53.3% from the field.
Suns at Clippers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 9:37 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Suns -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Clippers +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
- Against the spread (ATS): Suns -4.5 (-115) | Clippers +4.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Suns at Clippers key injuries
Suns
- G Bradley Beal (elbow) questionable
Clippers
- Not yet submitted
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Suns at Clippers picks and predictions
Prediction
Suns 112, Clippers 104
Moneyline
PASS.
The Suns are a more complete team and have been far more efficient offensively. On a road favorite at this price, they aren’t worth a play to win outright though.
Against the spread
BET SUNS -4.5 (-115).
While Powell leads the team in scoring, G James Harden is who facilitates most of the offense, and he has been extremely inefficient to start the season, having shot just 35.5% from the field and having made 6 or fewer field goals in 3 of 4 games.
Two of the Suns’ top 3 weapons have at least shot 50% from the field, and all 3 are eclipsing 44%. Considering the Clippers are on the second night of a back-to-back set of games as well, they may struggle even further.
Take the more efficient side that should be better rested. Back SUNS -4.5 (-115).
Over/Under
BET UNDER 222.5 (-110).
Neither team plays at a fast pace, and both teams have trended more towards the Under as well. The Clippers are 1-3 O/U in their 4 games and have gone Under in the last 3 straight as well. LA has yet to top 113 points in a game.
The Suns have been more consistent offensively but have held their last 2 opponents to 105 points or fewer. Phoenix is 2-2 O/U on the season and has gone Under in 2 straight. Back UNDER 222.5 (-110).
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