The Phoenix Suns (1-0) and Los Angeles Clippers (0-1) will meet in the NBA on Friday night. Tipoff from the Intuit Dome is set for 10:30 p.m. ET in Inglewood, California. The game will broadcast live on AZFamily.
The Clippers are 10-point favorites over the Suns on the spread (Clippers -10), with the over/under set at 223.5 total points. Los Angeles is a -450 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Phoenix is +350 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Suns vs. Clippers predictions and NBA picks for Friday, October 24.
Suns vs Clippers Prediction, Picks
- Suns vs Clippers pick: Over 223.5 (-110)
My Clippers vs Suns best bet is on the over, with the best price currently available at bet365. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Suns vs Clippers Odds for Friday, October 24
| Suns Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+10 -110 | 223.5 -110o / -110u | +350 |
| Clippers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-10 -110 | 223.5 -110o / -110u | -450 |
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers NBA Preview
The Suns are not known for their defensive prowess, ranking 23rd last season in defensive rating, 22nd in points allowed per 100 possessions and 18th in defensive rebounds.
Of course, their roster has gone through significant changes with the departures of Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Tyus Jones, and improving their defense was one of the team's priorities.
Dillon Brooks was added, and that may help, but it will take some time for them to figure out what this team can do.
In their first game, they relied on their offense again, beating the Kings 120-116, with Devin Booker leading with 31 points and Brooks putting up 22.
Tonight, the Suns will take on the Clippers, and if the start to the season is any indication, we should expect plenty of buckets from both sides.
The Clippers lost to the Jazz on Wednesday, allowing a whopping 129 points.
With a backcourt featuring James Harden and former Suns Bradley Beal, Booker might be in for another shooting exhibition.
Los Angeles, however, is also inclined to try to out-shoot their opposition.
With Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac, Brook Lopez, Chris Paul, and John Collins joining Harden and Beal on the fun, this could end up being another high-scoring match as our Bet Labs system indicates.
Suns vs Clippers Betting Predictions, Analysis
This system focuses on early-season NBA games where playoff-caliber home teams play within their first few contests and totals are moderately high.
In the opening week, elite teams often showcase offensive rhythm and energy after months of preparation, with coaches emphasizing pace and spacing to set an early tone.
Defenses typically lag as rotations are tested and conditioning sharpens, leading to higher scoring outcomes than midseason averages.
When a strong home team that made the postseason returns to its home court early, crowd energy and comfort amplify scoring efficiency, particularly against less organized opponents.
With totals in the moderate range, the market tends to underestimate how sharp-shooting and transition play perform before defensive schemes tighten, creating value on early-season overs for proven, offensively talented squads.
Suns vs Clippers Best Bet
- Over 223.5 (-110)
Clippers vs Suns Betting Trends
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