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LA Clippers (3-4) at Phoenix (3-5)
- When: Nov 6 2025, 9:00 PM
- Where: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ, USA
- TV: NBA TV
LA Clippers vs Phoenix Preview & Prediction
Spread: Phoenix -2.5
Moneyline: Phoenix (-145)
Total: 224.0
Phoenix Suns – Protecting the Desert Heat
The Suns return home looking to rediscover their rhythm after another road stumble, this time falling 118–107 to the Warriors. Despite that, Phoenix has been rock solid at home with a 3–1 record, dominating teams like Utah and San Antonio with comfortable double-digit wins.
Devin Booker remains the engine, coming off a season-high 38 points against Golden State. His scoring prowess at home has been elite, and when he’s in rhythm early, the Suns tend to blow games open. Big man Mark Williams continues to quietly anchor the paint, hauling in 16 rebounds against the Warriors in limited minutes and looks increasingly sharp even with a reduced workload.
The Suns’ biggest key will be composure early. They’ve shown they can erase deficits at home, but can’t afford another sluggish start against a Clippers team capable of punishing slow defensive rotations. Expect Phoenix to lean heavily on Booker and Grayson Allen’s perimeter shooting, while Royce O’Neale continues his hot streak from beyond the arc, hitting 19 threes in his past five starts.
Player Prop Pick (Suns): Devin Booker – Over 27.5 Points – Booker has cleared this line in three of his last four at home, and his usage stays high when Brooks and Green sit.
Los Angeles Clippers – Searching for Chemistry
The Clippers limp into this matchup after getting run off their own court by Oklahoma City 126–107. They played well through three quarters before collapsing in the fourth, surrendering a brutal 17–0 run. That inconsistency has haunted them early, especially with lineup shuffling due to injuries.
James Harden continues to get comfortable in the system, but his second-half fade against the Thunder was telling. Kawhi Leonard’s return is a massive boost; he’s been on a tear with 61 points and 10 steals in his last two appearances. Bradley Beal, set for his first game back in Phoenix since his messy exit, adds intrigue and scoring punch for L.A.
The Clippers have already handled Phoenix once this year, winning 129–102 in the season opener. That blowout came with Beal and Leonard both active, and if they’re both in the lineup again, expect the Clips to push the pace early to exploit transition mismatches.
Player Prop Pick (Clippers): Ivica Zubac – Over 10.5 Rebounds – Zubac has quietly been a rebounding machine this season, averaging just over 11 boards per game in his last five outings.
Final Score & NBA Expert Prediction
The Suns are a different beast at home, and Booker’s firepower usually tilts the balance. The Clippers’ defense has been unreliable late in games, and fatigue could play a role if Leonard and Beal log heavy minutes.
Phoenix defends its home floor again, continuing its dominance in the desert while keeping bettors smiling with a cover.
Final Score: Suns 114, Clippers 109
Lean: Phoenix -2.5
Total: Under 224.5
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