LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS @ PHOENIX SUNS
Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ
TEAM TRENDS
- The Clippers have failed to cover the line in 10 of their last 11 games.
- The Clippers have lost 5 straight games without James Harden.
- 8 of the Clippers’ last 9 games without Kawhi Leonard have gone OVERS.
- The home team has won the first half in each of the Suns’ last 7 games.
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| LAL | 7 | 2 | 3-2 | 4-0 |
| PHX | 3 | 5 | 3-1 | 0-4 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| LAL | 119.6 | 116.6 | +3.0 | 236.2 |
| PHX | 116.9 | 120.3 | -3.4 | 237.2 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| PHX | OVER | phx |
| -1.5 | 224.5 | 115-112 |
The Los Angeles Clippers (3–4) head to Phoenix looking to rebound after a 126–107 home loss to Oklahoma City. James Harden led the way with 25 points and five threes, but he’ll miss this matchup due to personal reasons, joining Kawhi Leonard on the sidelines. The Clippers have averaged 107.5 PPG while allowing 109.0 PPG, and their offense has noticeably slowed without Leonard in the lineup. Despite a strong start to the season, they’ve now dropped two straight and will need others like Paul George and Bradley Beal (returning) to pick up the slack.
The Phoenix Suns (3–4) are also aiming to reset after falling 118–107 to Golden State. Devin Booker poured in 38 points, and Mark Williams added a double-double with 16 points and 16 rebounds, but the Suns couldn’t overcome their defensive lapses. Phoenix has now lost five of its last six within the Pacific Division and continues to search for consistency on both ends. They’re averaging 116.8 PPG while conceding 129.0 PPG, and could get a boost with Jalen Green listed as probable for his long-awaited debut.
PICK – OVER 224.5 TOTAL POINTS
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