The Los Angeles Clippers and Phoenix Suns will face off for the first time this season in Los Angeles on Sunday night. The Clippers opened as 2.5-point home favorites in a game with a total of 219. The money has come in strongly on the Suns and moved the line to Suns -1. Both Kawhi Leonard and John Wall were on rest last night and it looks like both will play tonight, but Leonard will be on a minutes restriction. Bettors should head to DraftKings sportsbook to tail the following Suns-Clippers odds and predictions.
Best Suns-Clippers Odds & Predictions
Clippers Off to a 2-0 Start
The Clippers have opened 2-0, with win against the Lakers and on the road against the Kings. They covered the -5 against the Lakers with a 103-97 win and just missed covering the -2.5 last night by a score of 111-109. Both games went under the totals.
The big news here is the load management already with Leonard and Wall. The Clippers know they have a roster that can win an NBA championship, and after all the injuries last year, they have to focus on the big picture. With that being said, this team will be a heavy fade on back-to-backs.
Paul George came up big last night, scoring 40 points out of a total 111, and it is hard to know how much he has left in the tank for tonight after playing 36 minutes Thursday and 39 last night.
Suns Open 1-1 With Two Close Games
Phoenix is 1-1, with an opening night home win against Dallas 107-105 and a close 113-111 loss at Portland. The biggest question for the Suns is how they will react to one of the worst playoff losses in NBA history against the Mavericks. They got revenge somewhat in the opening game, and Portland is going to be a lot better than most thought, especially at home.
The Suns have a home date with the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, so keep an eye on this second half because, if the Suns have a big lead, they could look to rest some of their starters in the fourth quarter.
Final Suns-Clippers Odds & Pick
It is hard to imagine the Clippers being able to get back up for this game after a tough matchup last night even with Leonard and Wall on rest. Both teams may come out flat and playing slow, and asking George to produce another Superman performance is a tall task. The Suns have had a day to rest with full health, and this as an opportunity to get a huge road win against one of the best teams in the Western Conference.
Bettors who like the Suns should get a bet down as quickly as possible because this line may move to -3. It might not seem like a lot, but it is more about getting the best price in the market. The Clippers under of 109.5 becomes a strong look. The game total has not moved yet, but it could drop at least 3 to 5 points once word gets out about the Clippers starting lineup and rotation.
Suns-Clippers Picks: Clippers UNDER 109.5 (DraftKings -115)
