Clippers vs Suns Predictions & Picks - Phoenix Shakes Off the Spurs Hangover
- Phoenix Suns are tipped -4.5 at home against the LA Clippers.
- Clippers are 0-4 on the road, losing by an average of 13.3 points.
- Devin Booker over 25.5 points is the top player prop.
By Ryan Tucker • Sports Editor & Betting Analyst
Sports Tipster & Betting Model Expert
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Clippers vs Suns Expert Predictions & Picks
I have to once again go against my Clippers and take the Phoenix Suns -4.5 at home on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 9:00 p.m. ET. The top player prop for the game is Devin Booker over 25.5 points.
Phoenix got smoked by San Antonio last night and play again a mere 24 hours later, so the market's wary, but I'm not. The Suns beat Orlando by 13 on the second night of a back-to-back last week so have proven they can back up.
The Clippers are 2-7 and 0-4 on the road, losing those four by 7, 8, 12 and 26. They're also turning it over 19.1 times a game, and Phoenix gives it away just 14.
Booker is averaging 26 points and has scored 26 or more in four of his last five. The Clippers allow 61.6 points a game to guards, the seventh-most in the league, and Booker played only 29 minutes in last night's blowout so his legs should be fresh.
Key Stats
- The Clippers are 0-4 on the road, losing by an average of 13.3 points
- LA averages 19.1 turnovers to Phoenix's 14
- Phoenix is 1-0 on the second night of back-to-backs
- Booker has 26 or more points in four of his last five games
Head to Head
The teams split four meetings last season, and each won once on the road. LA won 129-102 at home in October and 117-93 in Phoenix in February. The Suns won 115-102 at home and 114-103 at Intuit Dome in November.
Three of the four stayed under tonight's 226.5. Booker went for 18, 24 and 21 in the three he played.
LA Clippers Form
The injury list is long. Bradley Beal (knee), Brandon Ingram (Achilles), Jordan Miller and Yanic Konan Niederhauser are out, and Cam Christie and Trentyn Flowers are game-time calls.
Darius Garland carries the offense at 21.2 points and 7 assists a game. The Clippers dropped 139 on New Orleans on Sunday, but they rank 22nd in defensive rating and the turnovers keep handing away possessions.
Phoenix Suns Form
Defense is the worry. The Suns rank 27th in defensive rating and are allowing 119 points a game, and Mark Williams is still out.
They've been better at home, going 3-3 with wins over Golden State, Orlando and Houston. Miles Bridges adds 15.8 points and 7.8 rebounds. Fatigue is the real risk tonight, so watch for any rest news.
Verdict
The Clippers haven't kept a road game within seven, and they keep giving the ball away. I'm laying the 4.5 with Phoenix and riding Booker.
Ryan Tucker
Sports Editor & Betting Analyst • Sports Tipster & Betting Model Expert
Ryan is a sports content writer and editor, producing insights and analysis for major sports including NFL, NHL, NBA and more.
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