Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers Preview
The Clippers and Suns are set to face off at 9:00 ET on AZFa. The Suns will host the game at Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ.
The Clippers are the favorites in this Pacific division matchup against the Suns. The over/under for the game is set at 233.5 points. Check out BetCoco for Phoenix Suns – Los Angeles Clippers odds
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games between Los Angeles and Phoenix, the Suns have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 7 points per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, Phoenix is averaging 125 points compared to Los Angeles at 118.
- Los Angeles has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 128 points per game while allowing 124. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- Through their last ten home games, Phoenix has an ATS record of just 3-7. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 115 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Suns have an ATS mark of just 1-4 in their last five games. Phoenix posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
- As the betting favorite, the Clippers have an ATS record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 5-0.
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
In the Western Conference, the Clippers are in 4th place and sit 1st in the Pacific Division on a record of 20-12. If they are going to pick up another win today, they will need to do so as the 3-point favorites over the Suns.
When playing on the road, Los Angeles has an average scoring margin of +1.4 points per game compared to +7.5 at home. For the season, they have put together an ATS record of 6-8 on the road.
The Clippers’ straight-up winning streak is at three games, and they have also covered the spread in each of their last two road games. So far, they have been the favorite in 25 of their 32 games and have gone 20-5 straight-up.
Los Angeles has some work to do to improve their over/under record for the season, as it currently sits at 13-19. When looking at their previous games with higher over/under lines than today’s line of 233.5, the Clippers are 3-3, and the average over/under line for their games this season has been 229.3.
The Clippers are coming off a game where they scored 121 points, which is in line with their season average of 116.7 PPG. As they prepare for their next game, Paul George is leading the team with 22.9 PPG while Kawhi Leonard is averaging 24.4 PPG.
Coming into the game, the Clippers defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 34.4% of their games. Currently, they are 7th in the NBA at 111.9 points per game allowed. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Clippers are forcing 12.6 per game, which is 11th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 16th in blocked shots at 5.2 per game.
The Phoenix Suns will host the Clippers as 3-point underdogs. So far, the Suns are 18-15 this season and have put together four straight wins coming into this one.
As it stands, Phoenix is 8th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Pacific Division. Against other teams in the West, the Suns have gone 12-11 compared to 6-4 in non-conference games.
On average, the Suns’ games have combined to total 228.8 points per contest this season. In their 33 games, 26 have had lower over/under lines than today’s line of 233.5. Phoenix’s over/under record for the season is 18-15.
Against the spread, the Suns are 12-21 this season. At home, they have gone 10-9 straight up and 6-13 vs. the spread. Their average scoring differential at home is +1.9 points per game.
In the Suns most recent game, they scored 109 points versus the Trail Blazers. They shot 47.5% from the field and knocked down 11 three-pointers. On the season, the Suns are shooting 47% from the field, which ranks 12th in the league. From beyond the arc, they are 13th in percentage and 23rd in made threes.
This season, the Suns’ defense is the 14th ranked defense in the NBA at 14th PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 66.7% of their games. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Suns squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 53.0% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.2% from downtown.
The Clippers enter this game as 3-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 115-113.
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Tips
- Take the Clippers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Suns (+3)
- Our NBA model projects 228 points, and we suggest taking the under
Phoenix Suns Injury Report
- Kevin Durant – Hamstring – Out
- Damion Lee – Knee – Out
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
