Clippers vs. Suns Game 5 Odds, Analysis, ATS Pick

Los Angeles Clippers (44-38 SU, 42-43-1 ATS) vs. Phoenix Suns (45-37 SU, 45-39-2 ATS)
When: Tuesday, April 25th, 10:00 PM (ET)
Where: Footprint Center, AZ, Phoenix
TV: TNT

Point Spread: LAL +12/Pho -12 (Why overpay for odds? Favorites cost less and underdogs pay more at BetAnySports! Be smart! Make the switch TODAY!)
Total: 224
Money Line: Los Angeles Clippers +563/-822

Notable Injuries

Clippers

• Kawhi Leonard (Out) Knee
• Paul George (Out) Knee

Suns

• Cameron Payne (Probable) Lower Back

Recent Form

Heading into the game, Los Angeles is 44-38 overall. When taking to the road, Los Angeles has a mark of 21-20 and a win percentage of 51%. Currently, the team is 5th in the Western Conference. So far, they are 42-43-1 vs. the spread. Los Angeles travels to take on the Suns, hoping to avoid their 4th straight loss.

Most recently, Los Angeles lost to the Suns by a score of 112-100. Russell Westbrook and his 37 was not enough for the team to pull out a win as 7-point underdogs. The Clippers also finished with an ATS loss in the game.

Heading into the game, Phoenix is 45-37 overall. When playing at home, Phoenix has a mark of 28-13 and a win percentage of 68%. Currently, the team is 4th in the Western Conference. So far, they are 45-39-2 vs the spread. Phoenix will look to stay hot in today’s game vs Los Angeles as they are the winners of 3 straight games.

The Suns came away with a win in their last matchup against the Clippers, achieving a 112-100 victory as 7-point favorites. Kevin Durant led the Suns with an impressive performance, scoring 31 points on a shooting percentage of 52.9%. 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 112-100 win over the Clippers. The Suns margin of victory was enough to cover the spread as 7.5 point favorite. So far this season, the Suns have a record of 5-3 vs the Clippers. In terms of betting, Phoenix has an ATS record of 3-2 in the previous 5 matchups vs Los Angeles. This mark has come on an average scoring margin of +4 points per game in favor of the Suns. The over-under record in these same games is 3-2, with the teams combining for an average of 230 points per game.

Analysis

This season, Los Angeles is averaging just 113.6 points per game, which places them 26th 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 98.1 possessions per game. Los Angeles heads into the game as one of the top 3-point shooting teams in terms of percentage. So far, they have hit 38.1% of their looks from deep. However, they are currently ranked just 23rd in 3-point attempts per contest. 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%.

It’s worth mentioning that the Clippers will be without their top two scorers, Paul George and Kawhi Leonard, for today’s game. This season, George has been their leading scorer with 23.8 points per game, and Leonard has been averaging 23.8 points per game.

This year, Phoenix is the 30th-ranked scoring unit in the NBA at 113.6 points per game. Their strong production has come despite being one of the slower-paced teams in the NBA at just 98.0 possessions per game. Phoenix heads into the game as one of the top 3-point shooting teams in terms of percentage. So far, they have hit 37.4% of their looks from deep. However, they are currently ranked just 28th in 3-point attempts per contest. 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%.

Coming into today’s game, Devin Booker is the leading scorer for Phoenix at 27.8 points per game. This season, Booker has a field goal percentage of 49.4%. The team’s second-leading scorer is Kevin Durant, at 29.1 points per contest.

Betting Trends

• The Clippers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
• The Clippers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss.
• The Suns are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 Tuesday games.
• The Suns are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 Conference Quarterfinals games.

Joes Pick To Cover The Spread

With both Leonard and George out for Game 5, the Clippers are likely to find themselves in a demoralizing position in the second half of Tuesday’s game which will likely result in a blowout. I’m laying the points and betting on the Suns. Bet your NBA picks for FREE this week by scoring a 100% real cash bonus on your first deposit of $50 to $500 by using bonus code PREDICTEM at Everygame Sportsbook! How to receive the bonus: After depositing, go to their “Special Offers” page. Enter bonus code PREDICTEM before placing your first wager and the bonus will show up in your betting account instantly!