The Phoenix Suns (16-12) go up against the Los Angeles Clippers (17-13) on Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (NBATV).
The Suns lost 111-97 to the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, falling short of covering as 7-point favorites on the road. Phoenix has now lost 5 games in a row.
The Clippers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 99-88 on Wednesday to cover as 7-point favorites at home. Los Angeles is on a 3-game winning streak.
Suns at Clippers odds
- Moneyline (ML): Suns +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Clippers -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Suns +1.5 (-110) | Clippers -1.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Suns at Clippers key injuries
Suns
- C Deandre Ayton (ankle) questionable
- G Devin Booker (hamstring) questionable
- G Cameron Payne (foot) out
Clippers
- Not yet submitted
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Suns at Clippers picks and predictions
Prediction
Suns 108, Clippers 102
Moneyline
It remains to be seen if F Kawhi Leonard will play Thursday in the 2nd leg of a back-to-back, so I’ll side with the SUNS (+100) at plus odds in hopes that Booker and/or Ayton is available for Phoenix. The Suns have won 3 of the last 4 meetings against the Clippers.
Against the spread
Being that I have Phoenix winning on the road SUNS +1.5 (-110) is where I’m siding with the spread in this game. The Clippers have rested starters on back-to-backs this season, so they could be shorthanded while the Suns could be getting Booker back on the court.
The Suns are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road meetings against the Clippers.
Over/Under
In recent meetings, the Suns and the Clippers have had low-scoring affairs, so UNDER 217.5 (-105) is the play. This number could grow if Booker is active for Phoenix, but I’d still side with the Under if he plays.