The Phoenix Suns will open their regular NBA season on the road as they square off against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome Area. The Suns won three of their five preseason games and are keen to get off on the right foot. The Clippers won four of their five preseason games and are coming off a narrow loss against the Golden State Warriors in their last outing. Last season, the Suns finished sixth in the Western Conference. As for the Clippers, they finished in fourth position.
The previewing information
Date: October 23, Wednesday | Time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Intuit Dome Arena, Inglewood, California
TV: ESPN
Radio: Altitude Sports Radio 950 AM
Stream: NBA League Pass
Phoenix Suns Vs Los Angeles Clippers Odds, Picks, Moneyline
Moneyline: Suns (-190) vs Clippers (+160)
Spread: Suns -5 (-105) vs Clippers +5 (-105)
Total (O/U): Suns (o224) vs Clippers (u224)
*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns clinched the division last season but failed to make it past Round 1 in the playoffs. The Suns lost miserably against the Minnesota Timberwolves dropping the first four games. Kevin Durant is expected to do more this season along with his teammates Bradley Beal and Devin Booker. The Suns still seem to be falling behind since Deandre Ayton’s departure. That said, players like Jusuf Nurkic will need to step in to provide more support for the team, especially during the playoffs.
Players to watch:
Kevin Durant: 26.8 PPG 6.5 RPG 3.3 APG 0.9 SPG
Bradly Beal: 18.2 PPG 4.4 RPG 5.0 APG 1.0 SPG
Devin Booker: 27.1 PPG 4.5 RPG 6.9 APG 0.9 SPG
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers will have a huge void to fill in for Paul George and this season is expected to be a bit of a challenge. A lot of pressure will fall on Kawhi Leonard to pick up the pace for his team. However, injuries have been an issue for Leonard. Norman Powell, James Harden, and Ivica Zubac are more likely to carry the weight for the Clippers. Going up against the Suns will be a tough fight for the Clippers. However, they have a long road ahead to set things right.
Players to watch:
James Harden: 16.6 PPG 5.1 RPG 8.1 APG 1.1 SPG
Norman Powell: 13.9 PPG 2.6 RPG 1.1 APG 0.6 SPG
Ivica Zubac: 11.7 PPG 9.2 RPG 1.4 AST 1.2 BPG
Phoenix Suns Vs Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
Phoenix Suns
Josh Okogie SG Day To Day – Hamstring
Grayson Allen SG Day To Day – Achilles
Los Angeles Clippers
Kawhi Leonard SF Out – Knee
Phoenix Suns Vs Los Angeles Clippers Summary and Prediction
The Clippers are in a tough spot this season and are currently the underdog in this game. The Suns have a better shot at winning this game with the odds in their favor. Phoenix is formidable, especially now that the Clippers are missing out on top key players. Take the Suns to win this game with a predicted score of 114-109.
Moneyline: Suns (-190)
Spread: Suns -5
Total: Over 224
Predicted Score: 114-109, Suns win.
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