The Los Angeles Clippers play host to the Phoenix Suns at the Intuit Dome on Saturday night. Here’s a Clippers vs Suns Prediction. This article will include a Clippers vs Suns Pick.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns are starting to heat up now as they’ve won three of their past four games and they will be looking to stay hot after taking down the Clippers in a 115-102 home win on Thursday. Jalen Green drained six 3-pointers to lead the team with 29 points on 10 of 20 shooting, Devin Booker added 24 points with seven assists and three steals, Grayson Allen scored 18 points while Royce O’Neale chipped in with 17 points.
As a team, the Suns shot 44 percent from the field and 19 of 49 from the 3-point line as they struggled to match the Clippers early on and trailed going into halftime. Before they caught fire with 40 points in the third quarter to lead by as many as 25 points in the blink of an eye.
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers have been in a rut as they’ve lost four of their past five games overall and they will be hoping to arrest a three-game skid after getting routed by the Suns on Thursday. Ivica Zubac led the team with 23 points on eight of 14 shooting, Cam Christie added 17 points off the bench while John Collins chipped in with 13 points.
As a team, the Clippers shot just 44 percent from the field and 10 of 31 from the 3-point line as they kept the Suns in check early and took the lead going into halftime. They got blown away by 40-23 in the third quarter. Bradley Beal had a rough night as he scored just five points on two of 14 shooting while Nicolas Batum finished scoreless in 18 minutes of action.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Suns have lost each of their last 12 road games.
- The Clippers have won each of their last nine home games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last nine home games against the Suns following a road loss.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight Saturday games against teams that held a losing record.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Clippers have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents following a loss.
- The Suns have won six of their last seven games against the Clippers.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games.
- The Suns have covered the spread in four of their last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Clippers’ last five home games against the Suns have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Suns’ last six games against the Clippers following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
Clippers vs Suns Prediction
The Suns are keeping an eye on Dillon Brooks, who is questionable with a groin injury, while the Clippers will be missing Kawhi Leonard. It’s always tough to beat the same team twice in a row, but the Clippers are shorthanded again and certainly vulnerable if their role players don’t step up. It wouldn’t surprise me at all if the Clippers bounce back and win comfortably at home, but I think this is good spot if you’re looking for an upset on this slate of games.