Clippers vs. Suns Free Pick & Analysis

When: Thursday, February 16th, 10:00 PM (ET)

Where: Footprint Center, AZ, Phoenix

TV: TNT

Point Spread: LAL -1.5/Pho -1.5 (Bet it FREE by using code PREDICT100 when you deposit $100 to $300 at MyBookie Sportsbook! They’ll match you dollar for dollar with a 100% REAL CASH bonus!)

Total: 224.0

Money Line: Los Angeles Clippers -101/-119

Notable Injuries

Clippers

• Norman Powell (Out) Injury Management

Suns

• Kevin Durant (Out) Knee
• Cameron Payne (Out) Foot
• Landry Shamet (Out) Foot

Recent Form

Heading into the game, Los Angeles is 32-28 overall. When taking to the road, Los Angeles has a mark of 17-15 and a win percentage of 53%. Currently, the team is 5th in the Western Conference. So far, they are 30-29-1 vs. the spread. When looking at how the team has performed of late straight and vs. the spread, they are 3-2 in their past five games and 2-3 ATS. Over their past ten games, they are 6-4 SU and 6-4 ATS.

In their last game, Los Angeles defeated the Warriors (134-124) as 8-point favorites. Kawhi Leonard led the team with 33 points on 70.6% shooting. The Clippers also covered the spread with the victory.

Phoenix is 32-27 overall heading into the game. When playing at home, Phoenix has a mark of 20-9 and a win percentage of 69%. Currently, the team is 4th in the Western Conference. So far, they are 31-26-2 vs. the spread. Phoenix will look to stay hot in today’s game vs. Los Angeles, as they are the winners of 2 straight games.

The Suns came home with a win in their last matchup against the Kings, achieving a 120-109 victory as 2-point favorites. Devin Booker led the Suns with an impressive performance, scoring 32 points on a shooting percentage of 65.0%. In addition to the win, the Suns also covered the spread.

The Historicals

In the most recent matchup between the two teams, the Suns picked up the 112-95 win over the Clippers. The Suns’ margin of victory was enough to cover the spread as a -1 point favorite. So far this season, the Suns have a record of 2-0 vs. the Clippers. The Suns have had the better record vs. the spread over the last five games, going 4-1. The team’s average scoring margin in these contests sits at 11 points per game. The over-under record in these same games is 0-5, with the teams combining for an average of 205 points per game.

Analysis

This season, Los Angeles is averaging just 111.4 points per game, which places them 27th in the league. A major reason for these low numbers is the fact that they play at one of the slower paces in the NBA, at just 97.3 possessions per game. Los Angeles’ offensive attack has benefited from some hot shooting from outside. Not only are they among the league leaders in 3-pointers attempted per game, but they are 7th in 3-point shooting percentage at 37.8%. Defensively, the Clippers have been one of the best units in the NBA, allowing just 108.39 points per game. So far, they have done an excellent job defending the 3-point arc, allowing teams to hit just 34.31%.

Heading into today’s game, Los Angeles will need a strong offensive effort from Paul George and the team’s supporting cast as Norman Powell won’t be available vs. Phoenix. So far, Powell is averaging 17.0 points per game. George leads the Clippers at 23.2 points per contest.

This season, Phoenix is averaging just 112.8 points per game, which places them 22nd in the league. A major reason for these low numbers is the fact that they play at one of the slower paces in the NBA at just 97.9 possessions per game. Phoenix’s 3-point shooting numbers are below the league average, as they have hit just 37.9% of their looks from deep. On average, the team gets up 32.6 3-point shots per game, placing them 19th in the NBA. Defensively, the Suns have been one of the best units in the NBA, allowing just 107.33 points per game. So far, they have done an excellent job defending the 3-point arc, allowing teams to hit just 33.88%.

A significant injury to note for today’s game is that Phoenix will not have Kevin Durant available as is already listed as out on the injury report. Deandre Ayton will take on the role of the primary scorer for the team. This season, Ayton is averaging 18.8 points per game for the Suns.

Betting Trends

• The Clippers are 6-2 ATS in their last eight road games.
• The Clippers are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games following an ATS win.
• The Suns are 6-2 ATS in their last eight home games.
• The Suns are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

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