Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Clippers prediction, preview and picks for October 31, 2024

Game: Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Clippers

Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024

Location: Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California

TV: FanDuel Sports Network

At the Intuit Dome, the Los Angeles Clippers (2-1) will try to beat the Phoenix Suns (3-1) on Thursday.

The Suns played against the Lakers and secured the victory with a final score of 109-105 in their last game. As for fouls, the Suns ended up with 25, while the Lakers recorded 22 fouls. They also failed on 14 of their 32 shots from three-point range. Los Angeles missed 72.2% from the charity stripe, knocking down 13 of its 18 attempts. In addition, Los Angeles totaled 39 rebounds (6 offensive, 33 defensive) and had 3 blocks. Los Angeles handed out 32 dimes and had 12 steals in the game. On defense, Phoenix allowed 41.5% on 39 of 94 shots. They also provided 24 assists, forced opponents into 16 turnovers and scored 7 steals in this contest. When it comes to rebounding, they scored 43 points, including 9 on offense. At the charity stripe, the Suns converted 18 of 20 attempts for a rate of 90.0%. Phoenix finished the game with a 46.0% field goal percentage (40 of 87) and made 11 of its 36 3-point shots.

Devin Booker is one player who contributed to the competition. He scored 33 points on 11 of 23 shots. He played 39 minutes and also grabbed 3 rebounds. Booker finished the contest shooting 47.8% from the floor and earned 2 dimes.

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Phoenix will enter this competition with a season record of 3-1. They turn it over 15.3 times per game and as a unit they commit 22.0 personal fouls every night. As a team, Phoenix is ​​grabbing 42.3 boards per game and has recorded 107 assists this season, ranking 8th in basketball when it comes to passing the ball. The Suns are hitting 38.0% on shots from beyond the arc (57 of 150) and 79.6% from beyond the arc. They are averaging 113.8 points per game (14th in the league) and shooting 47.7% from the floor.

On defense, the Suns are able to force 14.0 turnovers in each game while collecting 23.5 fouls. With 107 goals conceded this year, they currently rank 23rd in the NBA when it comes to assists to their opponents. The Suns defense is allowing an opposing shooting percentage of 44.6% (158 of 354) and they are giving up 45.0 rebounds per game as a group. They are shooting at 38.0% from outside the court while ranking 12th in the league in points allowed per game (110.8).

The last time they stepped on the hardwood, the Clippers went home victorious with a score of 112-104 against the Warriors. The Clippers were able to collect 35 defensive boards and 12 offensive boards for a total of 47 for the contest. They threw the ball up 17 times while recording 9 steals for the contest. The Warriors suffered 21 personal fouls in the match, giving the Clippers a total of 23 shots in charity. They were able to bury 18 of them, which corresponds to 78.3%. When it comes to shooting from beyond the arc, Los Angeles made 10 of its 32 attempts (31.3%). Overall, the Clippers finished the game shooting 42-90 from the floor, a shooting percentage of 46.7%. The Clippers allowed the Warriors to thwart 38 of their 88 field attempts, giving them a 43.2% shooting percentage in the matchup. They shot 32.6% on 14 of 43 from three-point range and made 14 of 22 from the free throw line (63.6%). In terms of rebounds, Los Angeles allowed Golden State to score a total of 43 points (7 on offense).

James Harden ended up being a factor for the Clippers in the contest. He shot 6 of 19 in the matchup, a rate of 31.6%, and grabbed 7 rebounds. Harden scored 23 points and had 11 assists in his 36 minutes of playing time in the contest.

Los Angeles has a 2-1 record so far this year. In terms of offensive execution, the Clippers have a shooting percentage of 47.0% from the field, which ranks 10th in the league. Los Angeles accounted for 334 points this year (111.3 per contest) and earned 47.7 points per contest. They dish out assists 28.0 times per contest (6th in the NBA) and convert 19.0 times per contest. The Clippers commit 24.7 fouls per game and hit 75.7% of free throws.

Los Angeles' defense is allowing 37.1% from downtown (43 of 116) and its opponents are converting 73.8% of their free throws. They have conceded 21.3 dimes and 42.0 boards per game, ranking 3rd and 8th in the NBA. The Clippers rank 6th in the league in PPG given up at 108.0. They have forced 17.7 turnovers per game and are allowing teams to shoot 43.9% from the field (7th in the league).

So what's the forecast for Tonights Parlay?

Parlay's expert tip: Take Los Angeles and under the overall score

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