At 10:00 ET, the Clippers (50-28) will visit the Suns (46-32) at Footprint Center in Phoenix. The Suns are favored by 7 points, and the over/under line is set at 227.

This Western Pacific Division matchup will be broadcasted on AZFa.

LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Phoenix Suns -7

This game will be played at Footprint Center at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, April 9th.

WHY BET THE PHOENIX SUNS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 144-105 in favor of the Suns.
  • Our projections have Kevin Durant finishing with Kevin Durant points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.1% and knocking down 16 threes.

Will the Los Angeles Defense Show Up on the Road?

The Clippers have an O/U record of 37-40-1 this season, and the over has hit in their last two games. Today’s O/U line is set at 227 points, which is just below their season average of 228.5 points per game.

When looking at their ATS record, the Clippers are 37-41 overall and 19-21 on the road. They have failed to cover the spread in their last two road games. Against the Western Conference, their ATS record is 29-19 compared to 21-9 against non-conference opponents.

In their last game, the Clippers defeated the Cavaliers by a score of 120-118. The O/U line for that game was 217.5, giving them an over/under record of 37-40-1 for the season. LA was favored by 4 points in that game.

Los Angeles is currently 4th in the Western Conference with a record of 50-28. In the Pacific Division, they are in 1st place. The Clippers have won three straight games and are 25-15 on the road this season.

When it comes to scoring, the Clippers are 11th in the NBA at 116.1 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 116.2 points per game compared to 115.9 at home.

So far, the Clippers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 52.6% of their games this season. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 6th in the league at 49%.

When it comes to three-point shooting, the Clippers are 4th in the NBA at 38%. In terms of pace, they are 27th in the league at 96.4 possessions per game.

The Clippers’ defense is presently ranked 10th in the league, allowing an average of 112.4 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Clippers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 53.8% and 36.7% from three-point territory.

Do the Suns Stand a Chance at Home?

Phoenix is favored by 7 points today against the Clippers. This season, the Suns have been favored in 58 of their 78 games and have a record of 38-20 as the favorite. However, they have failed to cover the spread in two straight games as the favorite.

In their last game against the Pelicans, the Suns were favored by 6 points but lost the game by a score of 113-105. The O/U line for that game was 221.5, and the teams combined for 218 points.

This year, the Suns have an O/U record of 34-43-1, and their games have averaged a combined 230 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 227, and Phoenix has gone under the total in three straight games.

Looking at the Western Conference standings, the Suns are currently in 6th place with a record of 46-32. In the Pacific Division, they are 2nd. Phoenix’s ATS record for the season is 33-44, and they are 16-23 ATS at home.

At 116.4 points per game, the Suns are 10th in the league in scoring. They are also 12th in scoring at home, where they are averaging the same number of points as their season average.

Phoenix is one of the top shooting teams in the NBA, ranking 5th in field goal percentage and 4th in true shooting percentage. They are also 5th in three-point shooting at 38%.

When it comes to pace, the Suns are 15th in the league at 98.1 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 11th in the NBA.

At present, the Suns’ defense is ranked 16th, allowing 113.5 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Suns’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 53.1% and allowing 36.3% from beyond the arc.