Teams aiming to return to winning form will face off as the Los Angeles Clippers compete against the Phoenix Suns in an NBA Pacific Division clash on Thursday evening. The Clippers recently suffered a 126-107 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder, while the Suns fell short with an 118-107 loss to the Golden State Warriors on the same night. Current records show the Clippers at 3-4 and the Suns at 3-5, with the Clippers struggling on the road at 0-2 this season, whereas the Suns hold a stronger home record at 3-1.

In this game, both teams will deal with key absences: James Harden (personal reasons) and Kawhi Leonard (ankle) are sidelined for the Clippers, while the Suns will miss Dillon Brooks (groin).

Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. Historically, the Suns lead the all-time series 142-102, although the Clippers secured a victory with a score of 129-102 in their last matchup on October 24. The latest Clippers vs. Suns betting odds show the Suns as 2.5-point favorites, with the total points line set at 224.5. According to the money line, the Suns are positioned at -144 (betting $144 to win $100), while the Clippers are at +121 (betting $100 to win $121).

Before placing any bets on the Suns vs. Clippers game, it is advisable to review the NBA predictions and betting strategies from the SportsLine Projection Model, which has simulated this matchup numerous times, delivering insights on potential outcomes and betting lines.