Los Angeles Clippers vs Phoenix Suns Preview
At 10:30 ET, the Clippers (-150) will host the Suns (+125) in a Western Pacific division matchup. Phoenix is currently 7th in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Pacific division, while Los Angeles is 4th in the West and 1st in the Pacific.
Phoenix is currently on a 2-game losing streak, while the Clippers have won 4 straight. The over/under line for this game is 226.5 points.
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Los Angeles Clippers vs Phoenix Suns Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Suns and Clippers did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Clippers have the leg up at 3-0. The Clippers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 232 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- The Suns are 2-1 ATS in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.
- Across the Clippers last five home games, the team averaged 107 points per game while allowing 104. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 4-1 straight-up.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Clippers have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Suns have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-5.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
In terms of their O/U record, the Suns have gone under in four straight games. Today’s O/U line is set at 226.5, and their games have averaged 229.6 points per game this season.
Phoenix’s ATS record for the season is 33-45, and they are 17-21 ATS on the road. As the favorite, they are 24-34 ATS this season, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two games.
The Suns’ most recent game was also against the Clippers, and they lost by a score of 105-92. In that game, they were favored by 9.5 points. This loss dropped their overall record to 46-33, which is currently 7th in the Western Conference.
On the year, the Suns have been favored in 59 of their 79 games and have a record of 38-21 in those games. As the favorite, they have gone 24-34 ATS this season. Their scoring margin as the favorite is +4.7 PPG.
The Suns have gone under the O/U line in four straight games, and their season record is 34-44-1. Today’s O/U line of 226.5 is lower than their season average of 231.3.
Phoenix enters the game ranked 10th in the NBA in scoring at 116.1 points per game. Interestingly, they have actually averaged more points on the road (116.5) than at home (115.8).
The Suns have outscored the NBA average in 54.4% of their games this season. As a team, they are shooting 49% from the field, which is the 5th best mark in the league. In terms of pace, Phoenix is 15th at 98.1 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Suns have made an average of 12.3 threes per game (19th) while shooting 38% from beyond the arc (6th). In terms of free throws, they are 2nd in the league in makes (19 per game) and 5th in attempts (23.6).
At this time, the Suns’ defense is positioned 14th in the NBA, permitting 113.4 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Suns squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 53.1% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.4% from downtown.
In their last game against the Suns, the Clippers won by a score of 105-92. They were 9.5-point underdogs going into the game, and this win improved their overall record to 51-28.
Los Angeles has won four straight games and is currently in 4th place in the Western Conference. Within the Pacific Division, they are in 1st place.
As the underdog, the Clippers have a record of 5-12 this season. They have covered the spread in two straight games as the underdog and are 6-11 ATS in those games. Today, they are 3-point underdogs.
This season, the Clippers have an O/U record of 37-41-1, and their games have averaged 228.1 points per game. Today’s O/U line is 226.5.
In terms of their ATS record, the Clippers are 38-41 overall and 18-20 at home. As the underdog, their ATS record is 6-11 compared to going 32-30 as the favorite.
In the Western Conference, the Clippers have gone 30-19 in games against other Western Conference teams. Against non-conference opponents, they are 21-9.
Heading into their matchup with the Suns, the Clippers are scoring 115.9 points per game, which is 11th in the NBA. They are also 13th in home scoring, averaging 115.9 points per game.
When it comes to pace, the Clippers are 27th in the league at 96.4 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 6th in the NBA at 49%.
So far this season, the Clippers are outscoring the NBA scoring average in 51.9% of their games. They have also made 12.7 three-pointers per game, which is 14th in the league.
At present, the Clippers’ defense is ranked 10th, allowing 112.2 points per game. Opponents are hitting 53.6% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 36.6% of their three-point attempts.
The Suns enter this game as 3-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 113-112.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Phoenix Suns Betting Tips
- Take the Suns on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Clippers (+3)
- Our NBA model projects 225 points, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- James Harden – Foot – Questionable
- Kawhi Leonard – Knee – Out
- Joshua Primo – Ankle – Out
Phoenix Suns Injury Report
- Jusuf Nurkic – Ankle – Questionable
- Damion Lee – Knee – Out
