Los Angeles Clippers Vs. Phoenix Suns NBA Betting Predictions, Picks and Parlays 11-6-2025

Jalen Green: Showtime in the Desert as Short-Handed Clips Roll In

It's just a one-game slate tonight, hoops fans, and all eyes are locked on Phoenix. Yeah, that’s right, just one game on the entire NBA schedule this Thursday night, which makes the drama unfolding at the Mortgage Matchup Center feel even bigger. The short-handed Los Angeles Clippers are rolling into the desert to face a Phoenix Suns team that is just absolutely desperate for a win to get their 3-5 record trending up.

The biggest news is that it's finally time. The Suns are set to welcome back Jalen Green tonight for his anticipated season debut. The dude has been sidelined with a hamstring strain since the jump, and frankly, the Suns have missed his pure scoring punch next to Devin Booker. Green was the big trade piece acquired in the Kevin Durant deal this summer, and now the franchise needs him to be that explosive second-option. They need him to cook up shots and keep defenses honest. He’s officially listed as probable, so all signs point to the J. Green show kicking off in the Valley tonight, even with Dillon Brooks also sitting out with a groin issue.

On the flip side, the Clippers are rolling in looking like a G-League squad. Seriously. They are without their two biggest stars, with both James Harden (personal) and Kawhi Leonard (ankle) officially ruled out. That is a massive void. Who steps up? We’re looking at Bradley Beal being forced into a primary playmaking role and guys like John Collins getting a ton of usage. This is a chance for the Clippers' supporting cast to prove something, but running an offense without your two engine parts is tough sledding.

The betting world knows this smells like a rout, but the line is oddly tight. The Suns are currently just 3-point favorites on a tight -150 moneyline. The question is, why? Are the oddsmakers factoring in a shaky debut for Green, or maybe expecting some serious rust? Regardless, Phoenix should be able to feast on a crippled Clippers lineup and finally get back to winning at home. Expect Booker and Green to go nuclear in this solo spotlight.