The LA Clippers and Phoenix Suns are two talented teams down on their luck, creating a world of opportunity when they meet on national television tonight.
With Phoenix’s offense still running inefficiently and both defenses struggling, my Clippers vs. Suns predictions highlight why the Clippers will pull out a big win on the road.
Here are my NBA picks for Tuesday, March 4.
Clippers vs Suns prediction
My best bet
Clippers -3 (-110 at bet365)
My analysis
While neither the Los Angeles Clippers or Phoenix Suns have played much defense over the last two weeks, LA’s offense can beat you at every level of the floor. The Suns, meanwhile, have been a team predicated on the mid-range shot all season and haven’t found any bit of efficiency as a result.
While LA has gone cold from outside, it’s maintained its ability to score inside the arc. With the Suns ranking second-worst in the NBA against the 3-pointer and 26th in rim defense, the Clippers should find plenty of opportunities to score.
The tough news for the Clippers is that they haven’t found success defending any shooting zone at all, but against an inefficient offense that is second-worst in location-effective field goal percentage, the scales should be somewhat balanced.
There's also Bradley Beal's status to monitor — he's been sitting out frequently while managing his calf injury. If he misses this one, Los Angeles will be allowed to hone in on Kevin Durant and Devin Booker.
After falling short in two heartbreakers against the Lakers, a long-deserved victory looms for the Clips.
Clippers vs Suns same-game parlay
Clippers -2.5
Kawhi Leonard Over 2.5 threes
Ivica Zubac Over 16.5 points
The Suns have been one of the worst 3-point defenses in the NBA, and Kawhi Leonard is firing off threes at the highest rate of his entire career. He just nailed three triples against the Lakers and should have a great shot at doing so again tonight.
Considering Phoenix ranks in the bottom five in rim defense, we’ll back Ivica Zubac to score 17 points against a historically weak Suns frontcourt. Despite his recent scoring struggles, the Clippers' center dropped 25 on Phoenix in their last meeting.
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Clippers vs Suns odds
Clippers vs Suns live odds
Clippers vs Suns opening odds
- Spread: Los Angeles +1 (-115) | Phoenix -1 (-105)
- Moneyline: Los Angeles -110 | Phoenix -110
- Over/Under: Over 224.5 (-110) | Under 224.5 (-110)
Odds courtesy of bet365
Clippers vs Suns spread and Over/Under analysis
- The Suns weren’t favorites for long, with the line quickly flipping to Clippers -2.
- The Clippers have taken on 56% of the bets and 76% of the handle wagered on the spread.
- The total was trending up, moving a point to 225.5 before tumbling back down to the opening number.
- The Over has accounted for 72% of the tickets but just 47% of the money.
Clippers vs Suns trend
Phoenix has hit the 3Q game total Under in 19 of its last 25 home games (+12.15 Units / 43% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Clippers vs. Suns.
How to watch Clippers vs Suns
| Location | PHX Arena, Phoenix, AZ |
| Date | Tuesday, 3-4-2025 |
| Tip-off | 10:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | TNT |
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