There’s only one NBA game on Thursday, Nov. 6. All attention will be on the Suns vs. Clippers game in Phoenix. Tip-off is at 9 p.m. ET with both teams just below .500.
The Clippers are missing Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, while the Suns are without Dillon Brooks. Grayson Allen and Jalen Green are game-time decisions.
Phoenix is a 2.5-point favorite and -142 on the moneyline, while Los Angeles is +120 on DraftKings Sportsbook. The game total is set at 224.5 points.
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- Devin Booker 30+ points
- Ivica Zubac 10+ rebounds
- Bradley Beal 15+ points
Let’s be honest: this game isn’t the most jaw-dropping matchup, but it’s the only NBA action tonight. With Leonard and Harden sidelined, there aren’t many stars to watch. That said, there’s still an opportunity to make some extra cash with a same game parlay.
Devin Booker is easily the best player in this contest as he’s averaging 31 points and 7.0 assists per game through the opening eight games. With Kevin Durant on the Rockets, Booker is back to being the clear No. 1 option in Phoenix. Booker has scored 30+ points in six of eight games. His 31.7% usage rate ranks 10th in the NBA, and if Green and Allen are out, this could go up even further tonight.
The Suns’ offense is clear: let Booker run the show. He’s scoring and playmaking at an elite level early on. The Clippers’ offense isn’t as predictable without Leonard and Harden. The team will need someone to step up in their absence. Bradley Beal is my pick to have a solid game and score at least 15 points.
Beal is past his prime, but he’s still a quality scorer given the opportunity. He’s only averaging 8.0 points per game in four games (20.5 MPG), but he’s shooting 48 percent from the field and 40 percent from distance. This could be the night he gets more minutes and offensive chances.
Ivica Zubac is the final leg. He’s the Clippers’ defensive anchor and an incredible rebounder every night regardless if Leonard and/or Harden are playing. Rather than banking on an increase in his scoring, I’m sticking with his rebounding. He needs to grab 10 boards, which he has done three time this season.
Zubac will have a good chance at grabbing 10 rebounds as long as he plays enough minutes. He’s only topped 30 minutes in three games this season thanks to a couple blowouts.