LA Clippers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 10/04/2024, 04:36  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 10/04/2024 at 14:30 in NBA Prediction

The LA Clippers will be at home to conclude a back-to-back with the Phoenix Suns in their next NBA fixture. They currently sit fourth in the Western Conference while the Suns are seventh. The Clippers have dominated the Suns this season and will be confident of another win here. They have won the first three matchups between the two. The most recent victory came last time out in Phoenix as they ran out 105-92 winners. An incredible start to the game set the tone for win number 51 for the season. The Clippers started the game 9-0 and won the first quarter 37-10. It was their fourth successive victory and with that, they confirmed automatic qualification into the playoffs. The win also saw Ty Lue’s men win the Pacific Division. LA have been in superb form in recent weeks and have lost only once in their last nine games. James Harden sat out the trip to Phoenix due to a foot problem and could be doubtful to play here. Kawhi Leonard remains sidelined and is likely to not play again until the playoffs. The Clippers have averaged 118.7 points over their last three matches.

The Sun have hit a snag and this unwanted run has seen them drop once again into the play-in places. Every game counts for Frank Vogel’s men if they are to avoid starting the post-season by battling in the play-in. The Suns have lost their last two games and before falling to the Clippers, had lost at home to the Pelicans. New Orleans now occupy the final automatic playoff spot and are one game clear of the Suns. Phoenix have three more games to navigate to conclude the regular season and it's one of the toughest run-ins. After the trip to LA, the Suns head to Sacramento and then Minnesota. Devin Booker had an off-shooting night against the Clippers and managed just 12 points in 40 minutes of action. Kevin Durant also played 40 minutes and poured in 21 points. The Suns’ big three including Bradley Beal have to be firing on all cylinders if they are to end their slump. In their last three outings, the Suns have averaged under 100 points.