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2023 NBA Handicapping – Phoenix Suns vs. LA Clippers
(1-1) Phoenix Suns vs. LA Clippers (1-1)
Date: Thursday, April 20th
Time: 10:30 PM EST
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
Moneyline NBA Odds: Suns -140| Clippers +120 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: Suns -7 (updated due to Leonard news)
Today’s NBA Betting Total: 224
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The first-round series between the Phoenix Suns and LA Clippers hits the road for the next two contests with the series tied after the Suns won 123-109 on Tuesday.
ATS
At this time, the Suns are 43-39-21 overall against the spread this season. Also, they are 20-20-1 ATS as the away team. Additionally, the Clippers are 41-43 against the spread this season. Also, they are 19-22 ATS as the home team
Season Series
The teams split the regular season series with Phoenix taking the initial two contests 112-95 on October 23rd and 111-95 on December 15th while the Clippers won 116-107 on February 16th and 119-114 on April 9th.
Last season, the squads met four times and split the season series. The Suns hold the all-time record having bested the Clippers in 137 of their 235 matches.
Phoenix Suns
Having already lost home-court advantage the Suns were desperate to even the series prior to heading to LA for the next two contests and the Suns stars showed up to ensure that happened.
Devin Booker led the way with 38 points and nine assists while Kevin Durant chipped in everywhere with 25 points, six rebounds, five assists, a steal, and two blocks.
Deandre Ayton registered a double-double of 14 points, and 13 rebounds while Chris Paul was much better than the initial game delivering 16 points and eight assists.
Stats
Phoenix averages 113.6 points per game ranking 17th while shooting 46.7% from the field and 37.4% from the perimeter ranking 23rd and seventh overall.
Defensively opponents score 111.6 points ranking sixth-best. Meanwhile, they limit foes to 46.6% from the field and 35.7% from the perimeter ranking sixth and 11th respectively.
Injury Report
To summarize the injury report…
- Chris Paul PG (probable — hand)
- Cameron Payne PG (questionable — back)
LA Clippers
Even with the Suns doubling Leonard in the second half he found a way to impact the game offering 31 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and three steals.
Russell Westbrook continued to be an x-factor defensively but after shooting 3 for 19 in Game 1 found his offense providing 28 points, five rebounds, five assists, and two blocks.
The issue for LA was constantly using a drop coverage of the mid-range shots on the pick and roll which KD, Booker, and CP3 made them pay for. Expect Ty Lue to make adjustments to address that issue in Game 3.
Stats
Presently, LA ranks 18th for scoring averaging 113.6 points per game while shooting 47.7% from the field and 38.1% from the perimeter ranking 13th and third respectively.
Opponents average 113.1 points per game ranking 12th lowest overall while allowing opponents to shoot 47.4% from the field and 36.5% from the perimeter ranking 16th and 19th respectively.
Injury Report
To summarize the LA Clippers injury report… (UPDATED TO REFLECT KAWHI LEONARD NEWS)
- Kawhi Leonard (OUT — knee)
- Paul George SF (OUT indefinitely — knee)
- Marcus Morris Sr, PF (upgraded to probable—back spasms)
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Phoenix Suns vs. LA Clippers NBA Betting Trends:
- At this point, the Suns are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games.
- Also, the Suns are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games against LA Clippers.
- By comparison, the Clippers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games.
- In conclusion, the Clippers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
Free Phoenix Suns vs. LA Clippers NBA Prediction:
If you just look at the star power on the teams the Suns have more firepower in the starting rotation, especially with Paul George out, but the depth of the Clippers is and will continue to be a factor.
To wit, through two games, LA’s reserves have outscored the Suns’bench 64 to 23. With KD and Booker averaging over 44 minutes per game that factor could weigh heavily especially the longer the series lasts.
*UPDATED based on Leonard news – with Kawhi ruled out due to a knee sprain it’s devastating news for the Clippers. As such I’m shifted my original pick which was the points and LA to win Phoenix getting the victory.
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