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Today's Betting Overview - Suns @ Clippers
The Suns take on the Clippers on Saturday, April 22nd at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NBA games throughout the 2022-2023 season.
- Matchup: Phoenix Suns (45-37) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (44-38)
- Date: Saturday, April 22nd
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
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Suns
- Cameron Payne (Questionable) Lower Back
Clippers
- Kawhi Leonard (Out) Knee
- Paul George (Out) Knee
Phoenix Suns - NBA Betting Analysis
After taking down the Clippers by a score of 129-124, the Suns are riding a two game win streak. Devin Booker led the way in scoring with 45 points. Heading into their previous matchup against the Clippers, the Suns were favored by 8.0, giving them an ATS loss.
With the win, the team has moved to 45-37, placing them 4th in the Western Conference. So far this season, they have gone 28-13 at home and 17-24 on the road. This season, Phoenix's ATS record sits at 44-39.
This season, the Suns' offense has been excellent, ranking 2nd in the NBA at 113.6 points per game. Phoenix has averaged 116 points per contest over their last five games. The team has been able to find success on offense despite being a below-average team in both three-point shooting and pace. On the season, the Suns have hit just 37.4% of their three-point field goal attempts and are 26th in possessions per game. Currently, the team's overall field goal percentage sits at 46.7%, and the team is getting to the line an average of 21.7 times per game (2nd).
This season, the Phoenix defense ranks 7th in the league, giving up an average of 107.3 points per game. Opposing teams have a field goal percentage of 44.5% and have knocked down 33.9% of their three-point attempts. The Suns also rank 9th in the NBA for defensive rebounds. However, when it comes to forcing turnovers, Phoenix is only 32nd, with 12.9 turnovers forced per game.
Los Angeles Clippers - NBA Betting Analysis
The Clippers enter today's game having lost two straight, including a 129-124 loss to the Suns. Norman Powell led the team in scoring with 42 points on 65.2% shooting. Despite the straight up loss, Los Angeles covered the spread as they were 8.0 point underdogs going into the game.
Now, the Clippers' overall record sits at 44-38, placing them 5th in the Western Conference. The team's current record at home is 23-18 and 21-20 on the road. Los Angeles' record against the spread is below .500 at 42-42.
With a scoring average of 113.6 points per game, the Clippers rank 17th among the league's offenses. In their last five games have picked up their production, with an average of 120 points scored per contest. Los Angeles' three-point shooting numbers have been impressive this year, ranking 9th in the NBA with a shooting percentage of 38.1%. However, their overall numbers have suffered from an average pace of 98.1 possessions per game, which is just 25th. Their current field goal percentage of 47.7% is 19th in the league.
This season, Los Angeles' defense is 7th in the league, allowing an average of 107.3 points per contest. So far, opposing teams have hit 44.5% of their field goal attempts and 33.9% from beyond the arc. The Clippers have also been a strong defensive rebounding unit, sitting 9th in the NBA. However, in terms of turnovers forced, Los Angeles is just 25th at 13.5 per game.
Today's NBA Betting Pick - Suns vs. Clippers
Today's matchup will be the 7th game of the season between the Suns and Clippers. So far, the Suns have the leg up in the series 4-3. In the most recent game between the two teams, the Suns won by a score of 129-124 but did not cover as 8.0 point favorites. The over/under line going into the game was 225.5 points which the teams exceeded.
In the Suns' previous five games as the favorite, they have a straight up record of 4-1 while going 2-3 against the spread. In their last three road contests, they are 1-2 ATS and 2-1 straight up. Their previous ten games have an over/under mark of 6-4 with an average of 235 points per contest.
Across Los Angeles' last five games at home, they have an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 2-3 straight-up. As the underdog, the Clippers are 1-2 straight up on an average scoring differential of -4 points per game. This has led to an ATS mark of 1-2. Their previous ten games have ended in an average of 238 points per game and an over/under mark of 8-2.
Recommended ATS Betting Pick: PHO -7.5
Recommended OU Betting Pick: Under 225.5
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