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Today's Betting Overview - Clippers @ Suns
The Clippers take on the Suns on Sunday, April 16th at Footprint Center, Phoenix. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NBA games throughout the 2022-2023 season.
- Matchup: Los Angeles Clippers (44-38) vs. Phoenix Suns (45-37)
- Date: Sunday, April 16th
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Venue: Footprint Center
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- Paul George (Out) Knee
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- Cameron Payne (Questionable) Lower Back
Los Angeles Clippers - NBA Betting Analysis
After taking down the Suns by a score of 119-114, the Clippers are riding a three game win streak. Norman Powell led the way in scoring with 29 points. Heading into their previous matchup against the Suns, the Clippers were favored by 9.5, giving them an ATS loss.
With the win, the team has moved to 44-38, placing them 5th in the Western Conference. So far this season, they have gone 23-18 at home and 21-20 on the road. The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in two straight games and have an overall ATS record of 40-41.
Although the Clippers are ranked just 21st in the NBA at 113.6 points per game, they have been playing better of late. Over their previous five games, they have averaged 117 points per contest. So far this season, the Clippers are ranked 26th in pace at 98.1 possessions per game. In terms of three-point shooting, Los Angeles has found success when stepping beyond the arc, ranking 7th in three-point shooting percentage. The team's overall field goal percentage of 47.7% is 16th in the NBA.
Los Angeles' defense is currently ranked 13th in the league at 108.4 points allowed per game. Los Angeles is hovering around the league average despite forcing turnovers at a below average rate at 13.5 per game. Also, the unit has struggled to clean up the defensive glass, ranking 14th in defensive rebounds per game. So far, opponents have hit 45.1% of their field goal attempts and 34.3% of their looks from deep.
Phoenix Suns - NBA Betting Analysis
The Suns enter today's game having lost two straight, including a 119-114 loss to the Clippers. Saben Lee led the team in scoring with 25 points on 38.1% shooting. Despite the straight up loss, Phoenix covered the spread as they were 9.5 point underdogs going into the game.
Now, the Suns' overall record sits at 45-37, placing them 4th in the Western Conference. The team's current record at home is 28-13 and 17-24 on the road. This season, Phoenix's ATS record sits at 43-37.
Going into today's game, the Suns are ranked 22nd in scoring with an average of 113.6 points per contest. Over their five most recent games, the team has been scoring an average of 229 points per game. This season, the Suns are ranked 28th in terms of pace with an average of 98.0 possessions per game. In terms of three-point shooting, they are one of the more efficient teams in the league (7th) with a percentage of 38.1%. Their overall field goal percentage of 47.7% places them 16th in the NBA.
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KD is the first player in @NBA history to shoot 55+ FG%, 40+ 3FG% and 90+ FT% in a single season! pic.twitter.com/JEcOJI4zCz
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) April 15, 2023
Phoenix's defense will take the court ranked 13th in the league at 108.4 points per game. Despite their struggles on the defensive glass, ranking 35.1 in defensive rebounds per contest, and generating turnovers at a below-average rate of 12.9 per game, the unit has managed to maintain league average numbers. So far, opponents have shot 45.1% from the field and 34.3% from beyond the arc.
Today's NBA Betting Pick - Clippers vs. Suns
Heading into the 4th meeting of the season between the Suns and Clippers, each team has two wins and will be looking to get the leg in the head-to-head series. In the last head-to-head matchup, the Suns were favored by 1.0 points. Even though they won straight up by a score of 112-95, they did not cover the spread. The combined 207 points failed to exceed the over/under line of 219.0.
In the Clippers' previous five games as the favorite, they have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 3-2 against the spread. Across their last three road games, they are 0-3 ATS and 1-2 straight up. Their previous ten games have an over/under mark of 8-2 with an average of 236 points per contest.
Across Phoenix's last five games at home, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight-up. As the favorite, the Suns are 3-0 straight up on an average scoring differential of -9 points per game. This has led to an ATS mark of 2-1. Their previous ten games have ended in an average of 231 points per game and an over/under mark of 6-4.
Recommended ATS Betting Pick: LAC +7.5
Recommended OU Betting Pick: Under 225.5
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