Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Clippers Betting Odds, Picks & Analysis for (April 10)
The Phoenix Suns (46-33) and Los Angeles Clippers (51-28) face off again tonight in a rematch with playoff implications. The Suns look to snap a two-game losing streak against the spread, while the Clippers ride a hot four-game winning streak.
- Suns (46-33) look to end 2-game ATS slide vs. Clippers (51-28) after surprisingly losing as 9.5-point favorites in their last meeting.
- Suns struggle on the road (17-21 ATS) and as heavy favorites (24-34 ATS by +4.5 pts). Their recent games have been unders (4 straight).
- Hot Clippers (4-game win streak) boast the best record in the Pacific Division and sit 4th in the West. They’re solid at home (25-13) but average against the spread (18-20 ATS at home) as underdogs.
- Suns favored by 4.5 points, a risky proposition considering their recent struggles.
- Total set at 226.5 points, potentially a lower-scoring game with Suns trending unders and Clippers known for close contests.
Can the Suns rebound or will the Clippers extend their streak?
Game Information
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers |
Location of the Game: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles |
Date and Time: Wednesday, April 10th 10:30 ET |
Reason: 2024 NBA Regular Season |
How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
These are the NBA Computer Picks for tonight’s NBA Schedule game:
TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
Suns | 46-33 | 113 | 225 | SPREAD LAC +3 |
MONEYLINE PHO -150 |
TOTAL UNDER 226.5 |
Clippers | 51-28 | 112 |
- AI Picks: Phoenix Suns 113 – Los Angeles Clippers 112
- Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Clippers +3 | ML Suns -150 | UNDER 226.5
Suns vs Clippers Prediction
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Phoenix Suns Game Analysis
The Phoenix Suns are a well-rounded team boasting an efficient offense (10th in scoring) and a stingy defense (14th in points allowed). Here’s a quick stat breakdown:
- Scoring Machine: They average 116.1 points per game, exceeding the NBA average in over half their games.
- Inside-Out Threat: They excel at shooting inside the arc (55%) and rank highly in free throws made (2nd). They’re also lights out from three (38%, 6th in the league) according to NBA team stats
- Defensive Disruptors: The Suns limit opponents to just 113.4 points per game. They’ve been even better recently, allowing a league-leading 103.4 points in the last five games.
- Interior Strength: They rank top-10 in both defensive rebounds and blocks per game. Opponents struggle to score in the paint against Phoenix.
Injury Watch: Jusuf Nurkic (ankle – questionable), Damion Lee (knee – out)
Los Angeles Clippers Game Analysis
The Clippers are a balanced team with a strong focus on efficiency:
- Balanced Offense: They average a solid 115.9 points per game (11th in the league) despite a slower pace (27th).
- Shooting Stars: They rank highly in both overall field goal percentage (6th) and three-point shooting percentage (4th), even with fewer attempts from deep (21st).
- Defensive Stopper: They hold opponents to just 112.2 points per game (10th in the NBA) and have been even better recently (6th in points allowed over the last five games).
- Three-Point Disruptors: While allowing a decent three-point percentage overall (15th), the Clippers have tightened up recently, limiting opponents to a league-leading low three-point shooting percentage in their last five games (29.9%).
Injury Watch: James Harden (foot – questionable), Kawhi Leonard (knee – out), Joshua Primo (ankle – out) according to NBA injuries
Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers Head-to-Head
The last five Suns vs Clippers matchups, the Suns have gone above .500 at 4-1. In the previous three head-head to matchups between the Suns and Clippers, the Clippers have gone 3-0 vs. the spread with an average scoring differential of 16 points per game. The last three times that the Clippers have hosted the Suns, the over/under record is 2-1 with the teams combining for an average of 237 points. The over/under record in their last three overall matchups is 2-1.
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