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LA Clippers (26-19) vs. Phoenix Suns (23-21)
January 27, 2025 9:30 pm EDT
The Line: Phoenix Suns -1; Over/Under: 223.5
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The Los Angeles Clippers invade the Footprint Center to do battle with the Phoenix Suns on Monday night. Here’s a Suns vs Clippers Prediction. This article will include a Suns vs Clippers Pick.
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers have been in great shape as they’ve won six of their last eight games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after taking down the Bucks in a 127-117 home win on Saturday. James Harden led the team with 40 points and nine assists on 12 of 24 shooting, Norman Powell added 33 points on 11 of 23 shooting while Kawhi Leonard chipped in with 18 points. As a team, the Clippers shot 45 percent from the field and 11 of 34 from the 3-point line as they went back and forth with the Bucks in a tightly contested first half, but the fourth quarter was their downfall as the Clippers used a pivotal 12-3 run to pull away in the end.
Phoenix Suns
Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns have been in great shape as they’ve won seven of their last nine games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight win after beating the Wizards in a 119-109 home win on Saturday. Kevin Durant led the team with 29 points on 11 of 19 shooting, Nick Richards and Bradley Beal scored 20 points each while Devin Booker chipped in with 18 points and seven assists. As a team, the Suns shot 44 percent from the field and 13 of 40 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 68 points in the first half and never looked in danger after taking a 19-point lead. A total of five players finished in double figures in scoring and the Suns committed just 10 turnovers.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Suns have won each of their last four games at Footprint Center.
- The Clippers have lost eight of their last 10 road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The home team has covered the spread in 12 of the Clippers’ last 15 games.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last nine road games against teams that held a winning record.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Suns have lost each of their last 10 Monday games against Clippers teams that held a winning record.
- The Clippers have won each of their last nine games as road favorites following a home win.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in 14 of their last 15 road games following a home win.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Suns rank 2nd in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (4.2).
- The Suns rank 28th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (9.3).
- The Clippers rank 1st in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (26.1).
- The Clippers rank 1st in the league for H1 opponent points per game this season (52.2).
Suns vs Clippers Prediction
The Clippers are still missing Kris Dunn, Cam Christie, and Jordan Miller, while the Suns are coming in with a full squad once again. The Clippers have sprung to life over the past couple of weeks and they just look like a more dangerous team with every game that Kawhi Leonard plays. The Suns are coming into this meeting with plenty of momentum themselves, but their depth has been an issue all season and it could be why they aren’t heavier favorites at home. You could make an argument for either side here, but I have been a little more impressed by the Clippers who should hold the major edge when it comes to bench scoring in this matchup.