The Phoenix Suns are back at Footprint Center on Monday, looking to extend their run of seven victories in nine games when they face the Los Angeles Clippers. Kevin Durant remains central to Phoenix’s success, pairing effectively with Devin Booker to guide a frontcourt in transition.
After a 119-109 win over the Washington Wizards, the Suns will be tested by a Clippers squad that has won six of its last eight. Durant finished with 29 points, five rebounds, and four assists in 39 minutes.
Here’s the featured Durant prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook for this Western Conference contest.
Best Kevin Durant Prop Bet on DraftKings Sportsbook
Over 25.5 Points (+105)
Durant has been integral to Phoenix’s recent success, averaging 27.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 4.1 assists in 34 games this season. With 7-footer Nick Richards now establishing himself in the middle, Durant has benefited from his paint presence, evident in his 28.0 points per game over the last four contests they’ve played together.
The Clippers enter the game boasting one of the NBA’s top defenses, yet they allowed 127 points in their most recent contest, with James Harden and Norman Powell combining for 73. With the Suns not having standout rookie Ryan Dunn in the lineup, Phoenix will have a more challenging time slowing down the Clippers’ top players, which could make this a higher-scoring matchup.
Slowing down Durant’s multi-faceted scoring attack — whether from midrange, beyond the arc, or attacking the basket — poses a different kind of challenge for any defense. Derrick Jones Jr. and Kawhi Leonard are talented defenders, but the 25.5-point line isn’t steep for a player of Durant’s caliber to surpass.
Phoenix’s recent 7-2 run at home speaks to the team’s rising confidence, and Durant remains at the center of that momentum. Expect him to shoulder a significant scoring load, putting him in prime position to exceed the 25.5-point line as the Suns look to stay hot in front of their home crowd.
