Phoenix Suns (46-33) vs. LA Clippers (51-28)
April 10, 2024 10:30 pm EDT
The Line: LA Clippers +3.5; Over/Under: +226.5
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The Phoenix Suns and LA Clippers meet Wednesday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Suns vs Clippers prediction.
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns have cooled off from their three-game win streak as they have now lost two in a row after getting routed by the Clippers in a 105-92 loss last night. Kevin Durant led the team with 21 points, Bradley Beal added 19 points with five blocks while Devin Booker chipped in with 12 points and five assists on one of 11 shooting. As a team, the Suns shot just 33 percent from the field and eight of 35 from the 3-point line as they got off to a nightmare start and could never recover after scoring just 10 points in a forgettable first quarter. Grayson Allen scored just nine points on three of 13 shooting while Royce O’Neale shot just three of 10 from the field. The Suns will face the Kings and Timberwolves after this game.
Los Angeles Clippers
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers have been a team on the rise as they’ve reeled off seven wins in their past eight outings and they will be aiming for a fifth straight victory after beating the Suns last night. Paul George led the team with 23 points, seven rebounds and five assists, Ivica Zubac and Terance Mann each scored 17 points while Russell Westbrook tallied a triple-double of 16 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists. As a team, the Clippers shot 47 percent from the field and 12 of 26 from the 3-point line, but this win was really set up by their effort on defense as they were always in control after taking an early 37-point lead.
Los Angeles Clippers Team Facts
- The Clippers have won each of their last seven home games after winning as underdogs.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight night games at Crypto.com Arena following a road win.
- Each of the Clippers’ last eight games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Phoenix Suns Team Facts
- The Suns have lost each of their last 11 road games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Clippers.
- The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last six games as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents following a loss.
- Seven of the Suns’ last eight road games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Suns vs Clippers prediction
The Suns are still without Jusuf Nurkic, while the Clippers are still without Kawhi Leonard and James Harden. The Clippers made it look easy against the Suns last night, and they did it with their defense by holding the Suns to just 10 points in the first quarter. I am sure we’re going to see a better effort from the Suns in this one, but even though the Clippers are banged up, it’s hard to go past them as the home underdogs in this spot. Give me the Clippers to pull off the minor upset in this spot.
